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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adam Levy

Dividend Strategy Crushes S&P 500 With 14% Gain as SCHD Bets on Stability

Schwab's dividend ETF (SCHD) surges 14.1% YTD, crushing S&P 500's 4.2% return. Quality dividend stocks with 10+ years of consistent payouts gaining favor.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Vanguard ETF Performance in Recession: What History Reveals About 2026

Historical analysis shows dividend growth stocks outperformed during 2008 and 2020 downturns. Recession trigger type determines sector impact; tech focus amplifies growth stock risk while stagflation favors dividend yield strategies.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Dividend Growth Stocks Crushed by Market: Why $MCO and $POOL Look Cheap

$MCO and $POOL stocks down 16% and 11% YTD despite strong fundamentals and dividend growth histories. Analysts view both as buying opportunities.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Dividend Kings Offer Safe Harbor as Market Turbulence Persists

Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Federal Realty offer dividend stability amid oil price surges and consumer spending pressures through strong brand moats and essential products.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

SCHD Emerges as Top Single-ETF Choice as Dividend Stocks Surge Ahead

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) offers 3.5% yields and 8%+ annual dividend growth, historically outperforming the S&P 500 with a 50-year track record.
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