DLN: The Case For Dividend Investing Now

  • DLN offers a defensive dividend stock exposure with a diversified portfolio, which has a lower tech weighting, making it attractive amid current macroeconomic uncertainty. The fund's defensive nature and lower volatility have led to recent outperformance versus the broader market, a trend likely to persist in the short term. Macroeconomic risks—tariffs, slowing growth, and persistent inflation—support a defensive stance.