Dividend Investing: How to Find the Right Balance Between Income and Growth

There's just something about dividends. The popular investing strategy attracts retirees and other investors who need regular cash payouts, as well as those who like the tangible return dividends represent, even if they are reinvesting those distributions back into their portfolio. But what are the tradeoffs, and are they worth it? It depends on who you ask.

From the pages of the Q2 2026 issue of Morningstar Magazine, several specialists argue against chasing higher yield. Instead, they encourage investors to balance dividends and total return. Jerry Kerns, who's the editor in chief, joins Investing Insights to discuss the magazine’s spotlight.

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On this episode: 

00:00:00 Welcome

00:01:35 What dividend investing is and its appeal

00:03:55 Yield chasing trade-offs and dividend cut signals

00:07:47 Why consider buyback yield alongside dividend yield

00:09:44 Dividend stocks Morningstar analysts find attractive

00:10:45 Gold-rated funds and insights into the strategies

00:12:00 How income investors can strike the right balance

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