Apple

Broadcom

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Microsoft

UnitedHealth Group

Exxon Mobil

Visa

Mastercard

Costco

Home Depot

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

VIG tracks a market-cap-weighted index of US companies that have increased their annual dividends for 10 or more consecutive years.

Ardmore Shipping

Conagra Brands

FirstEnergy

Innovative Industrial Properties

Kinder Morgan

Coca-Cola

NewLake Capital Partners, Inc.

ONEOK

Prudential Financial

Tyson Foods

Head of Quant Strategies, Steven Cress, explains quantitative dividend strategy. Selecting dividend stocks based on safety, growth, and consistency.

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iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth Fund

iShares Select Dividend ETF

First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

We have highlighted the 10 most popular dividend ETFs for investors seeking steady income irrespective of stock market directions.

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Domino's Pizza

Elevance Health Inc

FedEx

Global Payments

MSCI

NIKE

Old Dominion Freight Line

Rollins

Sherwin-Williams

Sirius XM Holdings Inc

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Zoetis

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust had a 5.06% gain in May, outperforming Vanguard's Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares, +3.33%. The top 15 dividend growth stocks for June 2024 offer an average dividend yield of 1.37% and appear to be about 28% undervalued based on dividend yield theory. Since its inception in September 2020, the watchlist has achieved an 11.12% annualized return, beating VIG by 0.10% but trailing SPY by 2.18%.

My Top 15 High Growth Dividend Stocks For June 2024

The yield on this exchange-traded fund is modest at only 1.8% or so, just a little better than the S&P 500 index. Dividends are more of a screening tool for the fund than a goal.

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iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

Invesco QQQ

Dividends don't matter in the accumulation stage or in retirement; total return and risk level are what determine portfolio success, in my view. Many self-directed investors focus too much on dividends instead of making more money and creating a larger portfolio. Dividend metrics and strategies, such as dividend growth stocks and dividend-focused ETFs, have recently underperformed the market.

The Dividends Don't Matter

Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF

This article presents my current 40-stock Yield At a Reasonable Price stock portfolio, and explains at a high level how I manage it. These 40 dividend stocks are what I consider to be a combination of quality and yield. I supplement it with call and put options to hedge and enhance return potential. The most unique aspect of this portfolio is my willingness to frequently adjust the stock weights to capture dividends and price gains, and aim to avoid big losses.

Here's My 40-Stock Dividend Portfolio, And How It Works

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is a great tool for dividend growth investing, providing diversity across sectors and a growing stream of income. VIG has a low starting yield but dollar cost averaging can lead to superior results over time. The fund focuses on companies with consistent dividend growth and has a low expense ratio of 0.06%.

VIG: Making Dividend Growth Investing Easy

U.S. companies paid record dividends in Q1 2024, with expectations of another strong period in Q2. I have a buy rating on Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares given its strong yield and exposure to a diversified mix of U.S. dividend payers. With a strong chart and favorable seasonal trends, I highlight key price levels to watch.

VIG: Record US Dividends, Firms Hiking Payouts Bode Well For Dividend Aristocrats

For investors considering adding more dividend strategies to their portfolios, now may be the time. Recently released data from Janus Henderson reports that U.S. dividend payments in 1Q24 achieved an all-time high.

U.S. Dividend Payouts Ramp Up in 1Q24

eBay

Owens Corning

PulteGroup

Sensata Technologies Hld

Companies with high dividend growth are beating those with a long history of raising payouts. Consider these stocks and ETFs.

These Dividend Stocks Are Beating the Aristocrats

This fund focuses on dividend stocks with attractive growth profiles. The ETF is low-cost and delivers instant diversification.

1 Top Dividend Growth ETF to Buy and Hold for 10 Years

This ETF provides a mix of income and growth prospects. It would fit well in most investors' portfolios.

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Verizon

W. P. Carey

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is a top dividend growth ETF with an attractive dividend yield and impressive dividend growth track record.

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First Trust Capital Strength ETF

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Despite concerns about inflation and the likelihood of interest rates remaining high for long, U.S. stocks have shown resilience in recent weeks on earnings strength.

Time to Tap Wall Street ETFs on Earnings Strength?

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF

Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF

iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF

Vanguard Health Care ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Investors might consider several investment strategies to navigate the May-October period more effectively that could lead to a winning portfolio.

Should You Sell in May and Go Away? 5 ETF Strategies to Follow

Monolithic Power Systems

Ross Stores

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust had a 4.03% loss in April, slightly outperforming Vanguard's Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares, -4.13%.

My Top 15 High Growth Dividend Stocks For May 2024

Vanguard Utilities ETF

The Vanguard High-Dividend Yield ETF includes quality, dividend-paying value stocks. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is great for a balance of growth and income.

3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy If You're Looking for Reliable Passive Income

The Fed, as expected, kept interest rates steady in its latest meeting and cited citing a "lack of further progress" on inflation. In such a scenario, we discuss several reasons why dividend investing seems to be a viable strategy.

Rate Cut or No Rate Cut, Dividend ETFs You Should Buy

iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Exchange-traded funds can be your best friend during times of volatility, which brings us to ETFs to buy. Primarily, the casting of a wide net enables you to cover much more ground than you can hope for selecting individual securities.

3 ETFs to Buy When the Market Gets Crazy

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Total stock market funds allow you to match the wider market's return with no effort. A dividend growth fund will provide instant income and a cushion against downturns.

2 No-Brainer ETFs to Buy With $300

iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF

Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

The U.S. economy expanded at the slowest pace in two years. investors should bet on defensive areas that will likely see growth even if the economy slows down.

GDP Growth Slows in Q1: 5 ETFs to Invest In

Dividends and buybacks are two ways companies can return cash to shareholders. Dividend-growth ETFs are popular among investors interested in companies that consistently raise their dividends over time, but it is typical to require constituents to demonstrate 5, 10 or even 20 years of historical growth.

Capturing Dividend Growth Requires A Nimble Responsiveness

Alerian MLP ETF

Ares Capital

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Energy Transfer LP Unit

iShares International Select Dividend ETF

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

Realty Income Corp

Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund

Neos S&P 500 High Income ETF

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc

Reaves Utility Income Fund

There are many compelling benefits to investing in dividend ETFs and CEFs. However, there are several key differences between investing in dividend ETFs and CEFs and buying individual dividend stocks that I wish I had known before investing. We discuss why we favor investing in individual dividend stocks over buying dividend ETFs and CEFs and also share the best kinds of stocks for implementing our strategy.

What I Wish I Knew About Dividend Stocks Before Buying ETFs And CEFs

Dividend investing is a consistent and successful investment model that focuses on businesses that distribute cash to shareholders. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund is a large, liquid exchange-traded fund that invests in large-cap equities with a history of increasing dividends.

VIG: Why The Dividend Growth Model Works

VIG offers much more dividend growth potential.

Skip SCHD and Buy This ETF Instead for More Dividend Growth

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