Many dividend stocks rallied this year, since low interest rates made them more attractive income investments than bonds. The Vanguard High Yield Dividend ETF, which owns a basket of the top-yielding U.S. stocks, has risen 11% this year and outperformed the S&P 500’s 7% gain. But will dividend stocks continue outperforming the overall market next year? Let’s examine five key trends to decide.
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