If You Invested $10,000 In SCHD 5 Years Ago, This Is How Much Cash From Dividends You Would Have Today
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The article discusses the shift in investment strategies among young FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) enthusiasts who initially embraced high-risk, tech-focused strategies. Due to recent market turbulence and a lack of experience with bear markets, many are now turning to dividend stocks that offer a steadier path to their financial goals. This transition reflects a broader trend where even aggressive investors seek safer investment options while maintaining their pursuit of early retirement and financial independence.
Too young to have experienced the dotcom bust of the 1990s, many FIRE adherents have never known a bear market and faced recent market turbulence.
Dividends have gained a following among FIRE devotees who initially leaned towards aggressive investing but are now seeking slower, steadier wealth-building methods.
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