Dividend Growth vs. Inflation: What S&P 500 Payout History Reveals for Long-Term Investors
Key Points
S&P 500 dividends have grown faster than inflation since 1999, boosting long-term real income.
Dividend payouts can be cut in recessions, so they’re less predictable than bond interest. PROMO: How dividend growth can outpace inflation but still fall hard in recessions.
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Discover how long-term dividend growth has stacked up against inflation, why payouts can swing sharply in recessions, and what that means for income and total-return strategies. Watch the video below to see how dividends may fit into a diversified portfolio.
*This video was published on May 29, 2026.
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