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Companies that are growing dividends have historically performed well after the Fed cuts rates.
- Historically, when the Federal Reserve has started to cut interest rates, companies that are growing their dividends have outperformed other stocks.
- Dividends are an important part of total return, and when we head into an environment of Fed rate cuts, focusing on dividend growers may be a smart approach for investors seeking equity income.
Source: Bloomberg as of 12/31/23. Fed rates reflect Bloomberg Fed Funds Target Rate Index (FDTR Index) from 1973–2023. Fed cut defined when the FDTR Index month/month change is negative. Chart reflects average forward returns after every Fed rate cut. 3-month, 6-month and 12-month returns are cumulative. 24- and 36-month returns are annualized. Dividend growers, all dividend payers, non-dividend payers, SPX Equal Weight price data from Ned Davis Research. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Dividend payments are not guaranteed and the amount, if any, can vary over time. |