Category: Dogs of the Dow

The “Dogs of the Dow” is an investment strategy focusing on the ten highest dividend-yielding stocks within the Dow Jones Industrial Average at the end of the previous year. The premise is that these high-yielding stocks are undervalued and poised for a rebound. Investors following this strategy buy equal dollar amounts of these ten stocks at the beginning of the year and hold them for twelve months, then repeat the process. The strategy’s appeal lies in its simplicity and the potential for above-average returns. We provide annual lists and stock analyses.