(Reuters) -Global funds that invest in dividend-paying stocks are drawing strong flows this year, following two years of tepid investor demand, as investors seek assets with a stable income while they navigate geopolitical and economic tensions. “Consistent dividend growth signals a company’s managers are disciplined at capital allocation and confident about future business prospects,” said Steve Watson, an equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. Sector-wise, energy led the way with a global dividend yield of 4.75%, followed by real estate at 3.7%, utilities at 3.3%, and financials at 3%, according to LSEG data.Read More
Global dividend funds attract inflows on rate-cut hopes and market jitters
