One of the most enduring debates in investing is whether to favor growth or value stocks. Growth stocks have enjoyed a long period of outperformance since the global financial crisis of 2008, but value stocks have historically delivered higher returns over the long run.

A subset of value stocks that deserves special attention is dividend stocks, which offer investors a steady income stream and a potential hedge against market volatility. One of the most popular dividend stocks is U.S. tobacco giant Altria (NYSE: MO).

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