Dividend stock investors have enjoyed a pleasant surprise in 2022: Although many expected stable dividend stocks to slump as interest rates rose and bond yields became more attractive, dividend stocks have remained remarkably resilient. The Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index, which is a collection of quality stocks with durable dividends, is up just over 4% this year, while the Morningstar US Market Index, which represents the broader market, is down more than 20%.
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