Evolutions: Crawford Dividend Growth Strategy
For those interested, what follows is a chronological history of the Dividend Growth approach and how it has evolved into its current, disciplined form.
Origins: Crawford Dividend Growth Strategy
The old saying, “necessity is the motherhood of invention” is a good way of introducing the story of the origin of the Dividend Growth strategy.
The Golden Opportunity: Crawford Small Cap Strategy
We came to realize that the small cap area of the market might actually be the best place to reap the benefits of our long-held philosophy.
The Rising Importance of Dividend Yield
We are likely moving from a period of above-average investment returns from stocks and bonds to a more normalized or lower return environment.
Generating Income and Exploiting Inefficiencies
Our Managed Income Strategy generates attractive, income-oriented returns with lower risk by exploiting these opportunities in higher-yielding securities.
Neutralizing Interest Rate Sensitivity
Given the potential for rising interest rates in the year ahead, the Crawford Managed Income Strategy is a compelling option for 401k participants.
An Attractive In-Plan Income Solution
For 401(k) participants seeking income, we believe the Crawford Managed Income Strategy is an attractive solution.
An Extreme Environment
As investors in high quality small cap companies, we have faced a uniquely challenging environment since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is a Preferred Stock?
Preferred stocks are equity securities that are required to pay interest or dividends before common dividends are paid to common stockholders.
Crawford Dividend Yield Strategy: A 10-Year Retrospective
As we recognize the 10th anniversary of our Dividend Yield strategy becoming a formal investment portfolio at CIC, we want to take a look back and a look ahead.
Small Cap Research Process
(CIC) Small Cap strategy aims to deliver attractive investment returns over the long run while reducing the volatility..
The Dividend Growth Strategy: Maintaining and Growing Income in Recessions
The Dividend Growth strategy represents a pure implementation of the company investment philosophy
