Investing in the stock market over the past 14 months hasn't been for the faint of heart. All three major U.S. stock indexes fell into a bear market in 2022 and produced their worst full-year returns since 2008.

However, certain sectors, industries, and types of stocks have a history of outperforming when volatility and uncertainty pick up. Dividend stocks are a perfect example.

Companies that regularly provide a payout to investors are almost always recurringly profitable and, in many instances, time-tested. These are businesses that have shown Wall Street they have the tools and intangibles to navigate a challenging economic environment and emerge stronger on the other side.

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Source Fool.com