Jenny Harrington Explains Why Dividend Investors Should Stay the Course

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Today I’m excited to sit down once again with Jenny Harrington, CEO of Gilman Hill Asset Management, professional money manager, CNBC contributor, and author of Dividend Investing – Dependable Income to Navigate All Market Environments. If you care about income investing, dividend strategy, dividend stocks, or high-quality cash flow, this is a must-watch conversation. With markets shifting rapidly — from AI and Big Tech dominance to questions around traditional value and income strategies — now is the perfect time to get Jenny’s expert perspective on where dividend investing truly stands today. In this interview, we cover: • Whether dividend strategies are being unfairly dismissed in an AI-driven market • How to stay disciplined when growth stocks outperform dividend payers • Early warning signs that a dividend may be at risk • The biggest risks dividend investors face heading into 2026 • Common portfolio construction mistakes (even pros make!) • How to avoid dangerous yield traps • Income ETFs and options-based strategies vs. traditional dividend investing • Thoughts on Kimberly-Clark and the proposed Kenvue acquisition • How often Jenny revisits her investment thesis If you’re looking for dividend investing insights, income strategy guidance, or long-term portfolio ideas, Jenny delivers a ton of actionable wisdom. Follow Jenny: www.gilmanhill.com X: @gilmanhill Buy Jenny's Dividend Investing Book: https://bookshop.org/a/115069/9781804090466 Support Jenny's charity: https://www.councilforeconed.org Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Welcome Jenny Harrington 01:40 Jenny's Background 02:56 The history of dividend investing 03:32 Being a dividend investor in high growth periods 08:32 What are the biggest risks for dividend investors in 2026? 13:33 What are the most common mistakes dividend investors make? 18:19 What are the risks in high-yield dividend strategies? 20:20 Indicators to determine dividend safety 22:30 How often do you revisit your thesis on a company? 22:55 How to construct a dividend investing watchlist 26:59 What are your thoughts on Kimberly Clark (KMB) buying Kenvue (KVUE)? 30:47 Motivation to stick with dividend investing 32:10 Jenny's book and charity 33:39 Wrap Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nncWeDeE7WvMM530DHwkg/join