Why I’m Setting a ‘No Kings’ Policy for These Overvalued Dividend Stocks

Group 1 - The current stock market, focused on growth, has negatively impacted dividend stocks, leading to lower total returns and less competitive payments [1][3] - The pandemic forced many companies to cut or eliminate dividends, affecting the cash flow for dividend investors [2] - Dividend stocks have struggled to attract investors due to weak performance and the rise of algorithmic trading and younger investors who prefer different investment strategies [3] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes have made dividend investing less appealing, as bond rates are at nearly two-decade highs [3] - The options market has expanded, providing alternative strategies like collaring positions, which may offer more control over investment outcomes compared to relying on dividends [4] - The Dividend Kings, stocks that have increased dividends for at least 50 consecutive years, may not be sufficient to attract investors in the current market environment [5]