The Hunt for Yield

Posted by D4L | Sunday, April 03, 2011 | | 0 comments »

Market volatility and concerns about rising interest rates are bringing dividend stocks back in vogue. Investors looking for more stability during volatile times are pouring into dividend-paying companies.

The iShares DJ Select Dividend Index (NYSE:DVY) is up over 2.5% in 2011 — a strong start for what some analysts believe could be the year of the dividend. Matt McCormick, portfolio manager from Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel, which specializes in dividend investments, came by “Breakout” to talk dividends with Macke and Nesto.

Source: ETF Daily News

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