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The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) has a reputation for being the go-to choice for income-focused investors who want both quality and yield.

Investing in quality dividend-growth stocks like Realty Income, Scotiabank, and British American Tobacco provides reliable income and reduces the stress of market volatility. These stocks offer an average dividend yield of 6.4% with strong credit ratings, and are undervalued by 12% to 18% based on fair value estimates. Each company has a robust financial foundation with well-covered dividends and growth potential, aiming for mid-teens annual total returns through 2027.

Over the past few weeks, the stock market's wild volatility reminded everyone that investing isn't always easy. It's fun when stocks go up and up, but downturns do happen.

Many stocks crumbled during the past few months as the Trump administration's on-and-off tariffs rattled the markets. The uncertainty regarding those policies broadly drove more investors toward safe assets like cash, CDs, and T-bills.

In stark contrast with the broader stock markets, British American Tobacco (BAT) has made gains in 2025 so far. From a big picture perspective, the safety of defensives at this time of macroeconomic uncertainty, along with the assured returns reflected in its healthy dividend yield work in its favour. Additionally, the company's fundamentals look good. Not only has it effectively met the risk to profits from litigation settlement, its new categories segment is growing too.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially the ultra-high-yield variety because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential.

Liberation Day saw markets plummet due to reciprocal tariffs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling by approximately 7.9%, erasing last year's gains. Despite the market's knee-jerk reaction, I believe there isn't enough data to support the rapid descent in equities and remain optimistic. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio experienced its largest weekly loss but continues to generate significant dividend income, reinforcing my confidence in its long-term strategy.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially high-yield varieties, because they offer a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential.

A new set of U.S. import taxes has riled global markets and led to a steep sell-off on Wall Street. Investors are, understandably, running for cover.

These are scary times to be sure. The Nasdaq Composite entered bear market territory, while a bunch of individual stocks have fallen more than the requisite 20%.