Dogs of the Dow in 2019: All Bark, No Bite
The stock market has had an exceptionally good year in 2019, with many major market benchmarks rising 20% or more. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has set new record highs on several occasions this year, and it's on pace to have its best year since 2013. An abrupt about-face in interest rate movements and generally positive economic performance have helped power stocks higher, defying the fears that many investors had at the end of 2018.
When stock market indexes do extremely well, it can be tough for more conservative investing strategies to keep up. 2019 has been a tough year for the Dogs of the Dow strategy, which seeks to focus on top dividend stocks within the Dow Jones Industrials. With the year drawing to a close, it's almost certain that the Dogs of the Dow won't be able to match up to the performance of the entire benchmark. We'll look at a few reasons why below.
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