Harnessing the long term potential of dividend growth

In this paper, we cast the spotlight on the characteristics and long-term return patterns of the small-cap version of this series (Exhibit1), the Russell 2000 Dividend Growth Index (R2000 DG). Roughly 42% of the Russell 2000 (or 843 stocks) pay dividends, versus 70% (696 stocks) in the large-cap Russell 1000. ................
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