The Hunt for Yield

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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