As the AI boom shows signs of moderation, traditional dividend growth strategies may present a compelling buy for 2026.Dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) haven't exactly been in favor for a while. With tech and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks producing market-leading returns over the past three years, investors haven't paid much attention to defensive dividend stocks paying 2% to 3% yields.2026 could provide a change of pace. Stocks have rallied almost without interruption for some time, but there ar ...