Ivanna Hampton: Welcome to Investing Insights. I’m your host, Ivanna Hampton. There’s just something about dividends. The popular investing strategy attracts retirees and other investors who need regular cash payouts, as well as those who like the tangible return dividends represent. Even if they are reinvesting those distributions back into their portfolio. But what are the trade-offs, and are they worth it? It depends on who you ask. From the pages of the Q2 2026 issue of Morningstar Magazine, you’re going to see this a lot in this issue. Several specialists argue against chasing higher yield. Instead, they encourage investors to balance dividends and total return. Joining me to discuss the magazine spotlight is Jerry Kerns,…