With dividend payments surging in the first half of the year, many investors gravitated to high-dividend-paying stocks. These stocks – at times considered to be slow growth investment options – have collectively delivered a compelling track record of long-term total returns. We believe dividend-paying stocks continue to be a valuable complement to an investor’s core equity holdings. However, not all dividend investing strategies are created equal in our view. Selecting the most appropriate strategy for your clients requires an understanding of the financial decision behind the dividend payment.

International dividend-paying stocks can be an important contributor to growing retirement savings while also providing income during retirement years. Yields are often higher in countries outside the U.S. and a broader menu of dividend-paying stocks is typically available for selection. It’s not about owning all of international (i.e., an index). It’s about knowing the stocks you own and understanding the opportunity costs when those investments are excluded from your portfolio.

Speakers:

Brian Kersmanc, Portfolio Manager, GQG Partners

James Anders, CFA, Portfolio Manager, GQG Partners

Alex Hoy, Client Portfolio Manager, GQG Partners

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