The other two DIVCON dividend ETFs take a type of long-short investment methodology to gain exposure to dividend growers while capitalizing on the potential selling pressure in dividend stocks more likely to cut payouts.
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DFND takes the long position in the dividend leaders while shorting the dividend laggards in a kind of 75/25, long/short strategy to help provide greater stability.
Additionally, GARD goes long dividend leaders and includes a 50/50, long/short strategy for a more dynamic hedge on the dividend laggards to diminish the negative effects of potential downturns
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