Jenny Harrington Explains Why Dividend Investors Should Stay the Course
Update: 2025-12-06
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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 thesisIf 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.comX: @gilmanhillBuy Jenny's Dividend Investing Book: https://bookshop.org/a/115069/9781804090466Support Jenny's charity:https://www.councilforeconed.orgTime Stamps:00:00 Introduction00:50 Welcome Jenny Harrington01:40 Jenny's Background02:56 The history of dividend investing03:32 Being a dividend investor in high growth periods08:32 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 safety22:30 How often do you revisit your thesis on a company?22:55 How to construct a dividend investing watchlist26:59 What are your thoughts on Kimberly Clark (KMB) buying Kenvue (KVUE)?30:47 Motivation to stick with dividend investing32:10 Jenny's book and charity33:39 Wrap
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