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QDEF / QDEF: Volatility-Averse Dividend Play With Issues Beneath The Surface

QDEF has a seemingly attractive strategy for selecting high-quality U.S. dividend stocks and optimizing the mix to reduce the beta. However, concerns include an inflated valuation, large exposure to AAPL and MSFT, low revenue and EPS growth rates, and unconvincing performance. Despite its quality-focused approach, QDEF only earns a Hold rating due to these issues; the rating could potentially be revised higher if the valuation improves. Read More

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Posted: May 29 2023, 06:35

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QDEF News

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By Seeking Alpha
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QDEF has a seemingly attractive strategy for selecting high-quality U.S. dividend stocks and optimizing the mix to reduce the beta. However, concerns

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As Dividend, Value, & Low Vol Outperform, Check Out QDEF

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