The S&P 500 has climbed since the start of the year, extending the newly confirmed bull market's gains. That may prompt you to favor growth stocks, which tend to do well in bull markets.

That's a great idea, but it's important to remember that investing over the long term brings top rewards. That means you should design your portfolio for success over time, not just during one market environment.

How do you do that? By diversifying across industries -- and including some dividend stocks in your portfolio.

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