Bristol-Myers

BlackRock

Cisco Systems

Home Depot

Chevron

Texas Instruments

Lockheed Martin

Verizon

Amgen

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

SCHD tracks a market-cap-weighted index of 100 dividend-paying US equities.

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

A low-cost S&P 500 ETF like the one Vanguard offers can ensure you'll match the market's long-term performance. A dividend-focused ETF can help build an income stream without depending on any one stock.

3 Top ETFs I'm Planning to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2024, Despite All the Cheap Stocks on My Radar

Agree Realty

Enbridge

Enterprise Products Partners

Realty Income Corp

What exactly is "the good life"? I think we see an example of it in the classic film, "It's A Wonderful Life." We tend to misjudge what will make us lastingly happy and result in achieving the good life. The elements of the good life include strong relationships, healthy diet, lifelong learning, time in nature, meaningful work, generosity, physical exercise, spirituality, and gratitude.

Investing In The Good Life

Alerian MLP ETF

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Energy Transfer LP Unit

SPDR Gold Trust

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

ALPS Active REIT ETF

iShares Silver Trust

Virtu Financial

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Successful dividend investing requires proper diversification, not just picking stocks. Broadly diversified ETFs may not be enough for sufficient diversification, or at least may meaningfully underperform an intelligently weighted portfolio. We share three undervalued and high-yielding dividend stocks that are expected to thrive amidst the shifting macroeconomic and geopolitical landscapes expected to unfold in 2024.

3 Top High-Yield Dividend Stocks For 2024

ABM Industries

Franklin Resources

Morningstar

Royal Gold

ABM Industries extends its 56-year streak of dividend increases with a 2.3% increase.

5 Upcoming Dividend Increases To Start 2024, Including A Dividend King

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF™ has underperformed the S&P 500 due to investors overpaying for core dividend stocks. Top holdings in the portfolio, including tech stocks and soda companies, have limited growth and inflated valuations, leading to subdued performance. The SCHD ETF dividend yield has rebounded to around 3.5%, improving the odds of better returns in 2024.

SCHD: Too Loved In 2023

The markets have been strong this year amid hopes of improving economic conditions next year. Consumer debt, however, is a growing problem and could be a ticking time bomb for the economy.

1 Concerning Number That Could Threaten to Derail the S&P 500's Rally in 2024

iShares Select Dividend ETF

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Many investors lack the time to meticulously select a wide range of individual companies. However, this is a crucial step in achieving an extensive portfolio diversification and reduced risk levels.

Strategically Building A $50,000 Dividend Portfolio With Only 3 ETFs And 3 Stocks

SCHD is a dividend-focused ETF that has provided substantial dividend growth with a 5-year dividend CAGR of 13%. It has outperformed similar funds over the past 5 years and has a low expense ratio of 0.06%. The fund has a conservative approach and a lower exposure to the technology sector, which may limit its potential for capitalizing on tech industry growth.

SCHD: Dividend ETF That Delivers Consistent Dividend Growth

The central bank's signal of lower interest rates has investors considering which investments to prioritize in a changing market. Dividend-focused exchange-traded funds like Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF and mortgage real estate investment trusts may perform well in 2024. Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF has a history of delivering consistent results and may be a suitable investment during periods of low interest rates.

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF: A Leading ETF For A Low-Rate Environment For 2024

Agilent Technologies

American Tower

Andersons

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

CubeSmart

Edison

Ensign Group

Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc

Four Corners Property Trust

Getty Realty

Innovative Industrial Properties

Invitation Homes

Lincoln Electric Hlds

McCormick

Nucor

Quanta Services

Raymond James

SEI Investments

Stryker

TFI International

Toro

U.S. Bancorp

York Water

24 dividend increases are expected next week, including Nucor's 50th annual dividend increase. Consistently increasing dividend payouts leads to better performance for companies.

24 Upcoming Dividend Increases, Including A New Dividend King, To Finish 2023

The math behind big dividends isn't as intimidating as you'd think. Picking the right investments is essential.

How $200 Per Month Can Create $100,000 in Yearly Dividend Income

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) provides diversification to dividend-paying stocks with a quality tilt based on financial metrics. The fund tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, which selects companies with a record of consistent dividend payments and strong fundamentals. SCHD is cheap to access with a low expense ratio of 0.06% and has shown respectable returns, making it a promising investment option for the passive income investor.

SCHD: A Long-Term Dividend Play With Potential To Generate Additional 'Income'

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF™ is surprisingly controversial among the community. The SCHD ETF's top holdings, including Broadcom, Amgen, Verizon, AbbVie, and The Home Depot, offer consistent dividend growth and stability, but it can be disastrous to buy and forget. SCHD is a seemingly low-risk ETF.

SCHD: Avoid Disaster To Sleep Well At Night

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund ETF holds 100 stocks with 5-year dividend growth and sustainable payout ratio. The fund is concentrated in financials and top holdings. Valuation looks great, but quality metrics are below par.

FDL Vs. SCHD: Which Is The Best Dividend ETF?

Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF

Amplify Blackswan Growth & Treasury Core ETF

I wrote about the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) last week and noted that it was one of the best Sleep Well at Night (SWAN) funds in the market. It combines strong dividend growth and high yield, which explains why it has grown its total assets to over $49 billion.

SCHD is an absolute SWAN ETF: COWZ is even better

The overall equity market is currently very expensive. The good news (relatively speaking) is that the value sector offers shelter for investors. Approximated by the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF, the valuation gap between value stocks relative to the overall market is the largest in at least a decade.

SCHD: You Need To Look At This Chart

Dividend investing is a great way to compound wealth and passive income over the long-term. SCHD and JEPI are among the most popular dividend ETFs, with rapidly growing AUM. We assess the current macro environment and offer our take on which is the better buy in the current environment.

Better Dividend ETF For December 2023: SCHD Or JEPI?

Apple

AbbVie

Broadcom

Blackrock Inc

Johnson & Johnson

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Coca-Cola

Mastercard

Merck

Microsoft

PepsiCo

Procter & Gamble

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

UnitedHealth Group

Visa

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Walmart

Exxon Mobil

The economic cycles have always been with us. But the frequency of boom and bust cycles has certainly increased in the last couple of decades. If the volatility of the stock market keeps you awake at night, this article is for you. The market has been rallying for some time now. Will the bull rally continue in 2024? This article addresses some of the questions and recommends how to invest fresh capital.

How To Invest $100,000 Today In A Sleep Well Portfolio

Explore the journey of SCHD in 2023, marked by amplified dividend growth anticipation and a brief drop to $65/share, as it continues navigating cyclical economic challenges. Deep dive on the 2023 dividend growth rate predictive modeling and discussion of the results with an emphasis on the top 10 holding's financial performance. Despite its total return performance and economic uncertainty, the fund has demonstrated resilience with its low price volatility, unwavering dividend growth streak, and delivered its highest payout since inception.

SCHD: 2023 Dividend Growth, Q4 Follow Up

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF holds about 100 high-quality dividend stocks. The yields of the companies in its portfolio are, on average, higher than those in the S&P 500.

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Air Lease

Avient Corp

ChoiceOne Financial Services Inc

Capital Southwest

Devon Energy

Fidelity National Financial

Leidos Hld

Motorola Solutions

NexPoint Residential Trust

Prosperity Bancshares

Regency Centers

Sonic Automotive

Hanover Insurance Group

December is the last opportunity for companies to announce yearly dividend increases. 15 companies expected to raise their dividends in the upcoming week, with a focus on up-and-comers in the dividend growth space. The companies feature an average increase of 8.6% and a median increase of 4.9%.

15 Upcoming Dividend Increases

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF

The Schwab US Dividend Equity (SCHD) stock has staged a strong comeback in the past few weeks. After bottoming at $66 in October, the fund has jumped to $73, its highest point since September 20th.

SCHD + SCHG + BITO: ETF combination to SWAN

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

Lowe's

McDonald's

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Living off of dividends can be truly life-changing. We discuss why and how to do this. We also share a sample portfolio for making this dream a reality.

How To Live Off Of Dividends For Potentially Life-Changing Passive Income

Automatic Data Processing

ASML Hld

Cohen & Steers

EOG Resources

Fastenal

Infosys

Lam Research

Landstar System

Masco

Microchip Technology

Monolithic Power Systems

Old Dominion Freight Line

Paychex

Robert Half Int.

Rollins

Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile

Skyworks Solutions

The 4-factor dividend growth portfolio is a strategy that leverages the stock selection process of Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF, with a few minor twists. The portfolio returned 11.02% in November, outperforming the S&P 500 by 1.89%. Year-to-date, the portfolio is up 17.46%. Since its inception, the portfolio has generated 4.00% of alpha over the S&P 500, on an annualized basis.

4 Factor Dividend Growth Portfolio - Off To A Great Start Again

Ares Capital

Bank of America

British American Tobacco

Main Street Capital

Philip Morris

Royal Bank of Canada

AT&T

TCP Capital

In this article, I will demonstrate how you could build a diversified dividend portfolio that blends dividend income with dividend growth, aiming towards achieving an attractive Total Return. I will use The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio as an example, and will show that it already successfully balances dividend income with dividend growth, striving to maximize investor benefits. I will explain in greater detail how this portfolio reduces risk for investors, thereby enhancing the probability of reaching attractive investment returns.

How To Build A High-Potential Dividend Portfolio Combining Dividend Income With Dividend Growth

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