The recent economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic provides another example of the resiliency of dividends. As in the past, they held up better than earnings, with the most severe pressure in specific sectors.

This article from equity income specialists Epoch Investment Partners discusses the importance of dividends to any prudent capital allocation policy and provides 0.5 CPD.

To read the article and complete the CPD, click here.

Tracey Franks GSFM Adviser

The views expressed are her own and do not consider the circumstances of any investor.