Dividend stocks in the doldrums: What’s happening?

Dividend-paying stocks, a staple in many investors’ portfolios, have been pummelled this year.

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Dividend stocks have underperformed in 2023, but investors shouldn’t give up on income stocks in their portfolio, according to Morningstar. 

Over the long run, income stocks can still yield a valuable contribution to a portfolio. However, investors need to look for durable dividends, according to Morningstar.

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Pedro Gonçalves
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Pedro Gonçalves is a finance reporter with experience covering investment, banks, fintech and wealth management. He has previously worked for Yahoo Finance UK, Investment Week, and national news publications in Portugal.