Can the Dogs of the Dow Catch Up by December?
The Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) have continued to reward investors during 2017, posting gains of nearly 12% so far this year. In the past, investors have been able to get even better performance by following the Dogs of the Dow strategy, which emphasizes the most dividend-friendly stocks among the 30 companies that are components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This year, though, the Dogs have lagged behind the Dow, but some signs of life in recent months suggest that the strategy could be catching up to the overall market.
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Price Gain in 2017 Year to Date
Source: Fool.com