Emerson Electric

Nucor

W.W. Grainger

Fastenal

Dover

Genuine Parts

Cintas

Cincinnati Financial

Cardinal Health

Sherwin-Williams

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

NOBL tracks an equal-weighted index of S&P 500 constituents that have increased dividend payments annually for at least 25 years.

WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth Fund

Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF

2020 is already proving to be a volatile year for markets as geopolitical risks are keeping investors from diving head first into the stock market with events like the U.S.-Iran conflict and the forthcoming 2020 presidential election up ahead.

When Volatility Strikes, Play Defense with Dividend ETFs

Coming off a year in which it gained 27.4% while hauling in $1.81 billion in new assets, the ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (CBOE: NOBL) appears poised for success in 2020.

More Dividend Growth Grows The Case For This ETF in 2020

Franklin Resources

Walgreens

Most Dividend Aristocrats are trading at very high levels and multi-year highs, but there are a couple that are trading at more reasonable levels and that offer some value.

3 Dividend Aristocrats Down In 2019 - Buying Opportunity

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

Invesco Dividend Achievers ETF

First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Here we highlight some dividend growth ETFs that can be considered in the wake of intensifying Middle-East tensions.

Dividend Growth ETFs to Benefit as Middle-East Conflict Rises

The ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (CBOE: NOBL) is home to 57 dividend-paying stocks, which are weighted equally, but four could power the fast-growing ETF to another solid annual showing in 2020.

These Four Dividend Stocks Could Power NOBL in 2020

S&P 500 earnings growth is expected to notch a 9.6% increase next with five sectors – energy, industrials, materials, consumer discretionary and communication services – expected to post double-digit growth, according to FactSet. However, if earnings growth slows more than market observers currently expect, investors ought to consider gaining some protection and income with dividend [.

Where to Turn if Earnings Growth Slows in 2020

This has been a very fine year for dividend strategies, particularly exchange traded funds focusing on stocks with consistent track records of growing payouts.

Why This Dividend ETF Could Work Again in 2020

As this decade draws to a close, the traditionally defensive Dividend Aristocrats managed to outperform the broad market.

Only 1 Current Dividend Aristocrat Lost Investors Money This Decade

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

The other prominent theme has been investors' ongoing affinity for inexpensive ETFs.

7 ETFs That Investors Charged Into This Year

The ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (CBOE: NOBL) is higher by 23.54% year-to-date, not far off the pace being set by the S&P 500. In NOBL’s case, being nearly inline with the S&P 500 is impressive because the ProShares fund offers lower volatility than broader benchmarks.

NOBL Cements Its Status as Leader Among Dividend ETFs

ProShares MSCI EAFE Dividend Growers ETF

ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers ETF

ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF

ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF

ETFs that track dividend growers with a long track record of increasing payouts have exhibited a quality defensive characteristic that’s helped investors weather some of the recent market storms.

High Quality, Dividend Aristocrats ETFs for Uncertain Times

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund

We discuss two new dividend growth ETFs that have been recently launched by ProShares.

New Dividend Growth ETFs Hit the Market

ProShares added to its burgeoning lineup of dividend growth ETFs Thursday with the launches of two funds – the ProShares Russell U.S. Dividend Growers ETF (CBOE: TMDV) and the ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (CBOE: TDV).

ProShares Adds To Lineup With Elite Growers, Tech ETFs

Plenty of dividend exchange traded funds feature payout increase streak requirements as parts of their weighting methodologies.

These New Dividend ETFs Have Some Strict Requirements And That's A Good Thing

Aflac

Illinois Tool Works

McCormick

Walmart

Thanks to rising uncertainty, dividend stocks make a ton of sense these days. Here are five that are strong buys for the months ahead.

5 Dividend Stocks to Buy in Case the Santa Claus Rally Doesn’t Come

iShares Select Dividend ETF

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

Dividend Payers A Winning Strategy In A Volatile Equity Market

Investors often believe that dividend stocks trade at premiums to broader equity benchmarks due to the combination of defensive, quality traits and above-average yields. And it would be reasonable to assume that dividend growth stocks, such as those found in the ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (CBOE: NOBL), would be somewhat pricey due to the [.

Dividend Stocks Aren’t as Pricey as Investors May Think

Investors who are looking for ways to diversify should also consider the long-term potential of the Dividend Aristocrats or ETFs that focus on the dividend growth theme and how these strategies can fit into a well-rounded portfolio.

Look to Quality Dividend ETFs to Smooth Out a Bumpy Ride

Faced with intense market uncertainty fueled by trade wars, political discourse, earnings pressures and more, advisors are looking for quality investments—strategies like the Dividend Aristocrats—that have a demonstrated history of weathering periods of market volatility.

Dividend Aristocrats: Quality Strategies When Volatility Heats Up

Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF

By Todd Rosenbluth, CFRA Investors added $4.5 billion of new money to dividend-focused ETFs in the third quarter of 2019 as the relative stability these funds offer was in demand amid a risk-off environment in August, while the capital appreciation aspect supported continued interest during the risk-on September. According to S&P Dow Jones, there were 426 [.

Dividend ETF Growth Added $4.5B in Q3

Up nearly 18% year-to-date, the ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (CBOE: NOBL) is been steady for much of this year, including the third quarter when a slew of S&P 500 boosted dividends. NOBL tracks the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, targets the cream of the crop, only selecting components that have increased their dividends for [.

Another Strong Run For The NOBL Dividend ETF

China's request for another round of talks before ironing out the phase 1 deal raises uncertainty.

Dividend Growth ETFs to Sail Through Trade Uncertainty

The July through September period was another solid stretch for dividend exchange traded funds as investors added $4.5 billion to the asset class.

A Strong Q3 For Dividend ETFs

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Dividend yields recently surpassed those of benchmark Treasury notes for the first time since 2016, potentially providing further support for equity markets and dividend-paying stock exchange traded funds in this prolonged low-rate environment.

7 Dividend Stock ETFs for a Prolonged Low-Rate Environment

FlexShares Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund

Despite worries regarding the U.S.-China trade war and inverted yield curves, equities have been fairly resilient during these volatile times.

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