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 Dividend Appreciation ETF

Passive income investing simplifies retirement planning by focusing on the cash flow component of investing and tuning out the volatility. SCHD and VIG are both high-quality dividend growth ETFs. We compare them side by side and offer our take on which one is a better passive income investment.

Better Passive Income ETF: SCHD Or VIG?

I have started to build The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio and will transparently document each acquisition over the coming months. This dividend-income-oriented investment portfolio has the objective of helping you generate extra income in the form of dividends while increasing this amount annually. I will explain in greater detail why the first acquisition for The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio has been a strategic buy and how it helps to implement my investment approach.

SCHD: The First Acquisition For The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio Is A Strategic Buy

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF™ is a top retirement solution for those seeking generous, secure, and steadily growing dividends. The SCHD ETF offers a high-yield strategy with a focus on safe and sustainable yield, making it a rock star, 5-star Gold-rated option in its category. The ETF has a proven strategy for growing wealth and income, with historical returns that have consistently outperformed the S&P 500, something almost no value ETF can say.

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iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth Fund

First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund

Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF

FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund

FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund

First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Dividend growth investing is a great strategy for long-term investors, offering compounding from reinvestment, dividend growth, and stock price appreciation. The best dividend growth stocks and ETFs tend to have a quality tilt, picking companies with sustainable competitive advantages and growth capabilities. I highlight three dividend growth ETFs with a history of beating the market in total returns and discuss what makes them each unique in their own ways.

3 Quality Dividend Growth ETFs For Maximal Total Returns

Charles Schwab

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) stock price has done modestly well in the past few months. This rebound was driven by the stabilising financial sector and the general rebound in American equities.

Buy Schwab US Dividend Equity (SCHD) ETF only if this happens

Crestwood Equity Partners

Energy Transfer LP Unit

NextEra Energy

Plains All American Pipeline

Plains GP Hlds

Passive income is arguably the best way to invest, both for retirees and younger investors who are looking to compound wealth for the long-term. Fortunately, there are a plethora of sustainable high yielding opportunities available right now. We share three that not only offer attractive current yields, but also have the potential to grow their payouts at a brisk pace for years to come.

Passive Income: Defensive 8-10% Yields With Strong Growth Potential

Arbor Realty Trust

Alerian MLP ETF

Clearway Energy

Global X SuperDividend US ETF

Intel

Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF

Vici Properties

The conundrum for dividend investors is whether to invest in high-yield stocks or low-yielding stocks with fast dividend growth. Higher yields benefit accumulators by reinvesting dividends into more shares, but dividend growth typically generates higher total returns. For withdrawers, high yield has some obvious benefits but also some potential pitfalls, while some argue dividend growth is the best way to go even for retirees.

High Yield Or Fast Dividend Growth? Have Your Cake And Eat It Too

Blackrock Inc

Realty Income Corp

I plan to build the Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio and to transparently document the construction of it here on Seeking Alpha. I will show you how to build a dividend income portfolio from scratch to help you earn extra income that can be increased annually. One of the main goals of this investment portfolio is to achieve an attractive mix between dividend income and dividend growth.

The Construction Of The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio

Bank of America

Boise Cascade

Cable One

Cboe Global Markets

Cullen/Frost Bankers

Dover

Goldman Sachs

Kellogg

Mercantile Bank

MGE Energy

Martin Marietta Materials

NBT Bancorp

Regions Financial

SS&C Technologies Hlds

Skyworks Solutions

Universal Forest Products

Investors prioritize dividends as companies that consistently increase payouts tend to outperform. Lists of upcoming dividend increases are compiled, focusing on companies with at least five years of consistent dividend growth. The article provides tables and metrics for investors to analyze dividend rates, growth rates, and historical returns.

18 Upcoming Dividend Increases, Including 2 Dividend Kings

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

These are two of the most popular ETFs on the market that are very different.

Better to Invest $100K in VOO or SCHD?

Badger Meter

Cogent Communications Holdings

John B. Sanfilippo & Son

Littelfuse

Microchip Technology

Nordson

Dividend investors prefer companies with a track record of increasing dividends, indicating strong business performance and shareholder rewards. The article provides lists of stocks expected to increase dividends in the coming week, based on companies with at least five years of consistent dividend growth. The article also includes tables and metrics for investors to prioritize current yield, historical dividend growth rates, and historical returns compared to a benchmark.

6 Upcoming Dividend Increases, Including A Dividend King

iShares Select Dividend ETF

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

Here's a guide to dividend aristocrat ETfs.

A Complete Guide to Dividend Aristocrat ETFs

American States Water

Carlisle Companies

Cintas Corp

Duke Energy

Comfort Systems USA

Hershey

Hercules Capital

Hawkins

Kroger

Lindsay

Ryder System

Reinsurance Group of America

ResMed

Reinsurnce Gr Amer Debentures 2016-15.06.56 Fixed/Floating Rate

J. M. Smucker

Target

Wingstop

Companies with a track record of increasing dividends usually perform better. Lists of upcoming dividend increases provide valuable insights for investors. Historical returns show that some companies outperformed the benchmark ETF.

17 Upcoming Dividend Increases, Including 2 Dividend Kings

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) fund has underperformed the market this year despite the elevated inflows. The stock has jumped by less than 1% while the SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) fund jumped by more than 17.50%.

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AbbVie

Accenture Plc

Automatic Data Processing

Applied Materials

ASML Hld

Best Buy

Expeditors International of Washington

Fastenal

Ferguson Enterprises Inc

Garmin

Infosys

KLA-Tencor

Lowe's

Lam Research

Mastercard

Monolithic Power Systems

Merck

Paychex

Rollins

Snap-on

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Visa

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 gained 2.44% in July, underperforming the S&P 500 by 0.77%. Year-to-date, the portfolio is up 14.72%. Since inception, the portfolio is generating 2.75% of alpha over the S&P 500.

4 Factor Dividend Growth Portfolio - Performance Since Launch

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is a well-diversified tool for passive income investors looking for a balanced dividend investment portfolio. The ETF focuses on large-cap U.S. stocks, making it a bet on the success of America's largest companies. With a low expense ratio and a history of strong returns, the ETF is a compelling option for long-term investors.

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF: A 3.4% Yielding ETF And A Bet On America

Investing in high dividend growth funds like SCHD and DGRO can provide a reliable source of passive income for retirees. These funds offer strong dividend growth rates, which can help protect against inflation and allow for a growing standard of living. We compare SCHD and DGRO side by side and offer our take on which is the better pick at the moment.

High Growth Retirement Passive Income: SCHD Or DGRO?

Agree Realty

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

Brookfield Renewable Partners

Enbridge

Mid-America Apartment Communities

Invesco QQQ

Rexford Industrial Realty

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Williams

W. P. Carey

Fitch Ratings downgraded the US Federal Government from AAA to AA+, causing the stock market to roil. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have fared better than tech stocks in the day after the downgrade announcement, as REITs were already relatively cheap. While the downgrade itself is virtually meaningless, it does spur us to look at the US Government's finances.

Government Finances Are A Mess: Focus On Quality

Amplify CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF

CBOE Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF

Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

KNG employs a buy/write strategy quite successfully, considering the small opportunity cost in relation to market total returns and the decent dividend yield over the years.

KNG: Not The Buy/Write ETF King

Global X S&P 500 Quality Dividend ETF

Both QDIV and SCHD invest in large-cap U.S. stocks that pay dividends, but they have different selection criteria and weighting methods, with SCHD having a lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield. QDIV has a lower price-to-earnings ratio and pays dividends monthly, while SCHD pays quarterly; SCHD has realized a higher total return since August 2018. Analysis of the underlying indices of both ETFs shows they outperform the S&P 500, especially during down markets, with QDIV potentially offering higher returns over a 24-year period.

Better Dividend ETF: QDIV Vs. SCHD

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

The investment portfolio I am presenting in today's article includes 10 carefully selected dividend growth companies and 10 high dividend yield companies in addition to two ETFs. This portfolio provides you with a Weighted Average Dividend Yield [TTM] of 3.95% and a Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate 5 Year [CAGR] of 10.08%. In addition to that, the investment portfolio offers extensive diversification over sectors and industries as well as geographical diversification, contributing to reducing its risk level.

How To Allocate $25,000 Among 2 ETFs And July's Top 20 Dividend Income Stocks

Vanguard Financials ETF

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF

Whith the markets remaining volatile, ETFs are worth considering as an investment. While it's too early to tell, investors across most segments seem cautiously optimistic that the worst is behind us.

Get Ready to Rally: 3 ETFs Primed for a Rebound

Passive income investing simplifies retirement planning, removes emotions from investing, and focuses on companies with strong business models. SCHD and VYM are two popular ETFs for passive income investors, especially retirees who favor broad diversification and a more hands-off approach to investing. We believe that SCHD is the clearly superior pick and share four reasons why.

Retirement Passive Income: 4 Reasons To Forget VYM And Buy SCHD Instead

Steel Dynamics

My dividend income-oriented investment strategy combines a relatively high Dividend Yield with Dividend Growth, while at the same time prioritizing Total Return. In this article, I will show you how you could implement this investment strategy while allocating $15,000 among 2 dividend-paying ETFs and 10 dividend growth companies that are attractive.

How To Allocate $15,000 Among 2 ETFs And July's Top 10 Dividend Growth Companies

SCHD was already the gold standard among high-yield ETFs, and now Morningstar has officially upgraded it to 5-star gold rated. SCHD uses seven quality screens to create the best high-yield world-beater portfolios. That's why its historically in the top 3% of its peers. SCHD's 13% historical returns are expected to continue into the future, along with about 15% annual income growth.

SCHD: The Best High-Yield ETF Gets Even Better

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