Broadcom

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Exxon Mobil

Home Depot

Procter & Gamble

Johnson & Johnson

AbbVie

Walmart

Bank of America

Merck

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. The index selects high-dividend-paying US companies, excluding REITS, and weights them by market cap.

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF

Dividend investing at a time when the S&P 500 index is yielding a scant 1.2% is not easy. It is even more difficult if you are using exchange-traded funds (ETF) as your investment vehicle of choice.

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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard Growth ETF

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can make life easy by simplifying the investment process. ETFs are buckets of individual companies traded under one ticker symbol, offering instant portfolio diversification.

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JPMorgan BetaBuilders US Equity ETF

BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF

ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

iShares Russell 1000 ETF

Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Here are the six keys to building a robust and healthy ETF portfolio that could offer capital appreciation as well as downside protection.

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iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

Does Warren Buffett have a secret portfolio? Sort of. The holdings you see listed in Berkshire Hathaway's regulatory filings aren't the only ones attached to the legendary investor.

21% of Warren Buffett's "Secret" Portfolio Is Invested in These 3 ETFs. Are They Great Picks for 2025?

The Vanguard High Dividend ETF (VYM) has retreated in the past few days, falling by over 3.2% from its highest level this year. It was trading at $130.78, its lowest level since November this year.

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iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth Fund

Global X SuperDividend US ETF

iShares Select Dividend ETF

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF

Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF

Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF

First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ETF

VIG offers exposure to dividend-paying large-cap US companies that exhibit growth characteristics. SCHD offers exposure to dividend-paying U.S. equities, making SCHD a potentially useful tool for either enhancing current returns derived from the equity portion of a portfolio or for scaling back risk exposure within a portfolio. DVY can be used as a long-term strategic holding as its 100 stock portfolio is well balanced from a sector perspective.

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VYM's 2.75% yield is near a 10-year low. Despite the low yield, VYM's capital gains and diversification make it a strong performer. The fund's current yield, PE ratio, and spread versus bonds suggest limited short-term gains, making it a "hold" or a buy below $120.

VYM Gains Could Be Limited In 2025

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund

Passive income means earning money without doing any work. While it's true that the income comes from outside of your working wages, you have to do your homework to ensure you choose the right investments that align with your goals.

3 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make investing money to grow your wealth very simple. They require virtually no effort on your part because they are professionally managed investment vehicles.

This 1 Simple ETF Could Turn $250 a Month Into $260,400

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Investing in the stock market right now may be both exciting and nerve-racking given how well it has been performing. You may want to buy into the rally, but at the same time, you may also be nervous that it may be getting overheated and due for a possible correction next year.

2 Vanguard ETFs That Can Be Safe Buys in 2025

This article downgraded VYM to HOLD and reiterated my BUY rating on VIG due to changes in their yield and yield spread. On the surface, VYM features higher current dividend yield and lower P/E ratio. However, the VYM-VIG yield spread has become noticeably lower than the historical average, a clear signal in my mind for VIG's more attractive valuation.

VYM Vs. VIG: I Now Prefer Dividend Growth Due To Yield Spread

When an exchange-traded fund (ETF) puts the words dividend and yield into its name, it is looking to attract a certain type of investor. However, just because an ETF name includes those words does not mean that it is a good yield investment.

Set Realistic Expectations With Vanguard's High Dividend Yield ETF: It's More About Strategy than Yield

JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF

WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF

Historically, Wall Street tends to perform strongly in December.

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Comcast

Darden Restaurants

Evergy Inc

Genuine Parts

Interpublic Group of Companies

Mondelez

PNC Financial Services

Restaurant Brands

Royal Bank of Canada

Essential Utilities

SPY continues its strong run in 2024 with a gain of +5.96% in November. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for December 2024 offer a 3.34% dividend yield, more than double the S&P 500. My top 10 list of high dividend yield stocks has generated an annualized rate of return of 18.61% since its inception in November 2020.

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Vanguard Energy ETF

Investment management company Vanguard offers more than 60 equity-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on various investment styles and themes -- all while charging expense ratios as low as 0.03% to as high as 0.22%.

These 3 Dividend-Focused Vanguard ETFs Are Up 14% to 31% in 2024. Here's the Best One to Buy Now.

iShares S&P 500 Value ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Rising inflation worries have led to increased market expectations that the Fed will adopt a more cautious approach to its interest rate cuts. Look at ETFs to secure your portfolios.

Rate Cuts to Slow Down in 2025? ETFs to Add to Your Portfolio

Apple

Amazon

American Express

Chevron

Alphabet

Coca-Cola

NVIDIA

Invesco QQQ

Verizon

Big Tech dominates markets but faces risks like slowing growth, AI dependency, and inflated valuations. Dividend stalwarts offer a safer, smarter alternative. Dividend stocks, like those in VYM and SCHD ETFs, have matched or beat tech returns since 2021, fueled by strong cash flow, low risks, and reliable growth. By focusing on dividend stalwarts, investors can achieve long-term growth, income, and stability—outperforming tech-heavy portfolios over time.

Forget Big Tech - I'll Take Dividend Stalwarts Any Day

Vanguard Financials ETF

Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF

Vanguard is known for its low-cost ETFs, especially its extremely popular Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. However, there are dozens of great ETFs in Vanguard's portfolio, and some of them could be very big winners over the next few years.

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The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) was launched on 11/10/2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Should Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Navigating today's market as a dividend investor is challenging due to high valuations, lower yields, and a tough risk/reward environment. I remain committed to high-quality dividend stocks, especially those poised to benefit from potential market rotations. Opportunities exist in undervalued cyclical areas that may gain momentum as economic growth broadens.

The Best Time To Buy Dividend Stocks Is Now

Fidelity High Dividend ETF

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF 

Dividend-paying stocks are surprisingly powerful investments, and dividend ETFs make investing in them easy.

10 Dividend ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever -- for Lots of Passive Income

Balancing yield, safety, and growth is crucial for a sustainable retirement income, avoiding pitfalls like insufficient income, dividend cuts, and inflation erosion. Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares is a strong core holding due to its low expense ratio, consistent dividend growth, and diversified, blue-chip portfolio. However, the VYM ETF's yield is a bit too low.

7%-Yielding Retirement Dividend Growth Machine: VYM And 7 Other High Yields

Diversification is crucial for long-term wealth, and ETFs offer an easy way to achieve it, especially dividend-focused ETFs like SCHD, VIG, and VYM. SCHD is a versatile ETF with strong dividend growth, a 3.4% yield, and broad sector exposure, making it a great portfolio complement. VIG targets companies with consistent dividend growth, boasting a 1.7% yield and a 10% five-year dividend growth rate, heavily weighted in technology.

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Focusing on dividend growth investing for a stable income stream. Avoid high-yield traps and prioritize dividend growth and payout ratios, especially if you have a long-term investment horizon.

Not All Dividend ETFs Are Created Equal

Alerian MLP ETF

iShares National Muni Bond ETF

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF

Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF

While getting to retirement age can be a blessing and a curse, the reality of counting on the U.S.

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