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Stocks that provide reliable streams of dividend income are appealing in most market environments. Though their current valuations aren’t compelling, stocks representing claims on solid franchises focused on generating cash and giving it back to their owners may be one of the least-bad options available to investors facing low yields and rising inflation.

In this month’s cover, I take a look at the makings of a durable dividend, revisit two of our longtime favorite dividend exchange-traded funds, assess these funds’ blind spots, and take a peek at a trio of relative newcomers that try to harness dividend growth.

Here’s a rundown of what else you’ll find in this month’s issue:     

This month’s adjusted Defensive portfolio plays defense with a pair of quality dividend strategies.

• Spotlights on FlexShares Quality Dividend ETF QDF and Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF VIGI.
• Daniel Sotiroff looks at the delicate balance between dividend durability and current dividend yield.
• Lan Anh Tran puts a pair of our favorite dividend ETFs under the microscope.

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