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Why Dividend Stocks Win When Interest Rates Stay Put
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In this episode of Dividend Investing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how dividend stocks are performing in a flat interest rate environment as of late May 2026. With the Fed Funds rate steady at 3.64% since April and the 10-year Treasury yield holding near 4.50%, the hosts discuss why defensive dividend payers like Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson are attracting income-seeking investors. They compare the recent performance of dividend ETFs like VYM and SCHD against the broader market, and highlight that dividend growth stocks are outpacing high-yield names in this macro backdrop. The episode also touches on the widening spread between stocks and bonds, and what the steepening yield curve means for dividend investors. Packed with specific data points, this conversation helps listeners understand why steady rates can be a tailwind for quality dividend payers.