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A $2.7 million couple says 'Focusing on total returns is a more efficient strategy' for young investors

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A $2.7 million Couple Explains Why Young Investors Should Avoid Dividend Stocks: 'Focusing On Total Returns Is A More Efficient Strategy' Dividends get taxed and are taxed at long-term capital gains tax rates.

Most companies that give out cash distributions to investors are mature companies that have their best growth days behind them.

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) regularly reinvested its profits back into the business.