Dividend stocks are having an excellent October as tech sector struggles

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 27 Oct 2026, 6:10 AM MYT (1 hr ago)

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ETFs focused on dividend stocks are seeing a powerful rally in October, adding to huge gains in 2026.

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Dividend stocks are having an excellent October as tech sector struggles

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