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Dividend Strategy 1Q26 Update

March 25, 2026

Portfolio Manager John Baldi breaks down the Strategy’s approach in a volatile first quarter of 2026, highlighting the Strategy’s long-standing exposure to energy and materials sectors, among other topics.

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