"Certain dividend stocks are worth holding no matter what your portfolio looks like. Dividend stocks like , and , have stood the test of time and do well as long-term strategic plays. Plus, they can act as stabilizers for your entire portfolio if the market starts getting more volatile. The current environment is perfect for looking at these dividend stocks."
"Fortis is a regulated electric and gas utility company based in Canada. Operating revenue is diversified across North America, with 54.8% of 2024 revenue coming from the U.S., 35.4% coming from Canada, and from various other nations, mostly in the Caribbean. Fortis has historically been very stable, with occasional lapses that have aligned with market crisis periods. But in the current climate, FTS stock looks particularly strong due to what it does."
"Electric and gas utilities are in a wonderful position, as they are mostly outside the domain of international tariffs. These companies can see equipment costs rise, but that's imperceptible compared to companies that engage in international trade directly. Moreover, the current export boom from North America to Europe and the AI build-out are increasing demand for natural gas pipelines and electrical infrastructure."
Certain dividend stocks offer durable long-term strategic value and can stabilize portfolios during increased market volatility. The current market may be plateauing as fundamentals weaken, with big-cap firms and hyperscalers facing cash constraints for AI investments. Dividend stocks can help prepare portfolios for a market reversal. Fortis is a regulated electric and gas utility with diversified North American revenue, large U.S. exposure, and operations in the Caribbean. Fortis has shown historical stability and recently looks particularly strong. Utilities benefit from limited exposure to international tariffs, and rising exports plus AI build-outs are increasing demand for gas pipelines and electrical infrastructure. Operating cash flow has doubled since 2016 and dividends have risen in parallel.
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