Why Dividend Growth Could Outperform Tech in the Next Bull Market

Core Insights - The current growth in the market is significantly driven by the tech industry, particularly companies like NVIDIA, amidst discussions of a potential "AI bubble" [1][2] - The mega-cap tech sector has seen extraordinary profits, validating their high valuations, but future returns may not match the past 18 months' performance [2][4] - Dividend-growth stocks are gaining attention as a way to mitigate risks associated with mega-cap tech stocks, with sectors like utilities, financials, and consumer staples being more attractively valued [3][5] Group 1 - The tech sector has delivered exceptional gains, but elevated valuations suggest that future growth may not be as robust as in the past [4][7] - Dividend-paying sectors have been overlooked and are trading at more attractive valuations compared to tech, indicating a potential shift in market leadership [5][7] - Companies in the Dividend Aristocrats index have consistently increased their payouts for 25-50 years, showcasing their durability and recession resistance [6]