Get Ready for the Return of Dividend Growth

The global pandemic wasn’t kind to income investors. Dividends, buybacks and other shareholder rewards were slashed as companies looked to preserve cash in the wake of uncertainty. As we crawled back to a somewhat normal economic stability, many firms returned to their former dividend-paying ways.

But the best could still be yet to come.

The new year could, ultimately, be a wonderful world for dividend investors and those seeking income. While yields are still expected to be low, several tailwinds should have dividends expanding by record levels in 2021. And for income seekers and investors looking at total returns, this should be a welcome sign.

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