10-08-2013, 05:21 PM
That is one reason I've been looking for an ETF that focuses on small cap companies that pass a screen for both dividend growth and for sales and earnings growth. I'm skeptical as to how well mega cap companies which are often the focus of DVI will actually outperform going forward. IMO a portfolio is only likely to keep pace with inflation if it has a very solid growth component and that mostly comes from younger growth companies as they find the sweet spot in their niche. I'm not interested in pure growth companies, but would like to target businesses that pay a dividend but also which are small enough to still experience significant growth.
Alex