DMP/E+ via Getty Images Selecting the right sectors for dividend stocks is very important for two reasons: 1. Some sectors tend to significantly outperform others in various macroeconomic environments. 2. Some sectors/business models are more conducive than others to long-term dividend sustainability and growth. The gap in dividend stock performance by sector has been particularly evident since the beginning of 2022 when interest rates began to rise rapidly. Over that period, interest rate-sensitive sectors ...