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Dividend Dynamics in a High-Yield World

November 15, 2023

 

Portfolio Manager John Baldi and Senior Analyst Tatiana Eades join Jeff Schulze to discuss their preferences among dividend payers and income-oriented sectors such as utilities. They explain how a potential peak in interest rates could offer a tailwind for these companies, especially with recession still a key concern.

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