Can the Dogs of the Dow Really Beat the Magnificent 7 in 2026?

Can the Dogs of the Dow Really Beat the Magnificent 7 in 2026?

Quick Read The Dogs of the Dow four-stock portfolio for 2026 includes Nike (NKE), Coca-Cola (KO), Merck (MRK), and Procter & Gamble (PG). Nike gained 3.47% year-to-date while Procter & Gamble declined 1.00%. Merck leads the four-stock portfolio with a 5.01% return through January 9. If you’re focused on picking the right stocks and ETFs you may be missing the bigger picture: retirement income. That is exactly what The Definitive Guide to Ret…