Diversifying Dividends: Sketching Out My Battle Plan For 2026
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Austin RogersInvesting GroupFollow5ShareSavePlay(21min)Comment(1)SummaryI plan to diversify my REIT-heavy portfolio by systematically allocating to four dividend-focused ETFs in 2026.US economic growth remains steady but subdued, while equity valuations are elevated, suggesting muted long-term returns.REITs appear attractively valued with fading headwinds, offering plausible outperformance as fundamentals improve and rate cuts loom.My current buy list includes four REITs, each selected for strong balance sheets and long-term dividend growth prospects. matejmo/iStock via Getty Images "No plan survives first contact with the enemy." (Unknown) "Plans are worthless, but planning is everything." (Dwight Eisenhower) These two quotes encapsulate my thoughts about forming an investment plan for next year. How can one plan out what toThis article was written byAustin Rogers21.07K FollowersFollowAustin Rogers is a REIT specialist with a professional background in commercial real estate. He writes about high-quality dividend growth stocks with the goal of generating the safest growing passive income stream possible. Since his ideal holding period is "lifelong," his focus is on portfolio income growth rather than total returns. Austin is a contributing author for the investing group High Yield Landlord, one of the largest real estate investment communities on Seeking Alpha, with thousands of members. It offers exclusive research on the global REIT sector, multiple real money portfolios, an active chat room, and direct access to the analysts. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of CDL, DGRO, FDL, ICSH, SCHD, ADC, AHR, AMH, AMT either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Recommended For You