Dividend stocks lack the glitz and glam of high-octane growth stocks. But they can make up for it by passing along profits to shareholders no matter what the market is doing. Similarly, value stocks are priced based on their existing profits rather than what they could make in the future.

Dividend stocks are the smartest investment you can make in March. The stock market is searching for safe haven assets amid growing global uncertainty, particularly after recent events. Investors are craving stability over risky growth plays.

Let’s say you’ve noticed that AI-related stocks like Arista Networks, Nvidia, ServiceNow, C3.AI and others have been selling off lately, sometimes in dramatic fashion.

Investing in stocks that steadily increase their dividend payments can be a solid strategy for generating substantial income over the long term. Companies that steadily hike their dividends mostly have strong financials,