6 High-Tech Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold These are high-tech dividend stocks to buy and hold. Investors should take advantage of their recent weakness in light of the Federal Reserve’s money supply tightening moves. Many of these companies will not see a dramatic downturn in their economic fortunes, at least according to analysts. That means unless the coming recession is severe, these tech companies may be able to weather the downturn fairly well. In any case, their stock valuations have already reset on expectations of a downturn, so this may be a good time to begin accumulating. The fact that these companies pay dividends — and have done so for many years — also helps buttress their prices. American companies are well known for maintaining their dividends even during rough economic times, even if that means the payout ratios increase. This is a unique advantage for U.S investors., as most foreign companies specifically tie their dividends to set payout ratios. 7 Long-Term Stocks to Buy for a Secure Retirement Let’s dive in and look at these high-tech dividend stocks.