RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Market Risk, Size, Style, Momentum,
and Dividends: U.S. Equities JF The Journal of Portfolio Management FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 46 OP 58 DO 10.3905/jpm.2012.39.1.046 VO 39 IS 1 A1 Francis Gupta YR 2012 UL https://pm-research.com/content/39/1/46.abstract AB This article investigates the historical performance of the dividend-paying equity universe within the U.S. from 2000 through 2011 and compares it to the universe of stocks that did not pay dividends. To isolate the performance of the dividend factor, the analysis controls for the following fundamental factors: market risk, size, style, momentum, and sector. Finally, the article highlights the portfolio selection implications of this research for asset managers.TOPICS: Portfolio construction, equity portfolio management, security analysis and valuation