Apple

Broadcom

Microsoft

JPMorgan Chase & Co

UnitedHealth Group

Exxon Mobil

Visa

Mastercard

Procter & Gamble

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.

VIG: A Diversified, Low-Price Option For Dividend Growth Investors

Advance Auto Parts

Newell Brands

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

V.F.

W. P. Carey

Dividend stocks are still attractive despite high money market yields. Chasing high dividend yield stocks can be risky. Focus on dividend growth and safety when selecting dividend stocks.

Dividends For A Sliding Market With Steven Cress

Applied Materials

Amphenol

Costco

Graco

Intuit

Jack Henry & Associates

Lowe's

Monolithic Power Systems

Northrop Grumman

Roper Technologies

Charles Schwab

Sherwin-Williams

Tractor Supply

There are 18 stocks on my dividend growth watchlist for October 2023. More than half of the stocks on my watchlist are undervalued based on dividend yield theory. An equally weighted portfolio of these stocks would have outperformed the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF by nearly 7% year-to-date.

Dividend Growth Stock Watchlist - October 2023

ALPS Barron's 400 ETF

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

iShares S&P 500 Value ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

Global X Interest Rate Hedge ETF

Advocate Rising Rate Hedge ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF

iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Given the current market environment, we have highlighted some investing strategies for the fourth quarter that could prove to be extremely beneficial for investors.

5 Winning ETF Strategies for Q4

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Building a successful portfolio starts with a strong foundation and diversification. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF is the largest dividend-focused ETF with a strong track record. Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF has underperformed recently, but could benefit from a broad rally in Q4.

SCHD Vs VIG: Which Is The Better Dividend ETF?

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is a passively managed ETF that focuses on large-cap US stocks that have grown their dividends annually for at least 10 straight years. We pick out VIG's standout qualities in relation to NOBL. Despite some admirable structural qualities, we outline a few reasons why VIG may not be a good BUY at current levels.

VIG ETF: Better Than Its Largest Peer, But Not Quite A Buy

Both of these dividend ETFs focus on rising dividends.

2 of the Best Dividend ETFs You Can Buy

Bank of America

Cigna

Discover

Domino's Pizza

Microchip Technology

MSCI

Sirius XM Holdings Inc

SS&C Technologies Hlds

Skyworks Solutions

Texas Instruments

W. R. Berkley

Zoetis

September has historically been a bad month for equities, with the SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF and Vanguard's Dividend Appreciation ETF both posting losses during the last 4 Septembers. The top 15 dividend growth stocks for October offer an average dividend yield of 1.94% and appear to be about 35% undervalued based on dividend yield theory. Since inception, September 2020, the watchlist is outperforming VIG by 2.92% and SPY by 2.34%, on an annualized basis.

My Top 15 High Growth Dividend Stocks For October 2023

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF™ and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares are two beloved dividend exchange-traded funds, and for good reasons. VIG is the gold standard dividend aristocrat and future aristocrat ETF, far superior to ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF. SCHD is the gold standard high-yield blue-chip ETF and one of the few value ETFs to beat the S&P over the last decade.

SCHD Vs. VIG: 3 Reasons One Is The Hands Down Better Buy

Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF

A successful portfolio tends to have a strong backbone, which usually comes by way of ETFs or Index Funds. All three of these ETFs have high-quality top investments that are leaders within their respective industries. SCHD is the king of dividend ETFs as it offers a good mix of growth potential, higher dividend yield, and strong dividend growth.

3 ETFs To Compound Your Wealth

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Income investors looking to spend less time on portfolio management should prioritize dividend index funds over dividend stocks. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF returned 152% over the last decade and currently yields 3.2%.

2 Solid Dividend Index Funds That Are Proven Moneymakers to Buy Now and Hold Forever

The Schwab US Dividend Equity (SCHD) is one of the most popular dividend-focused ETFs among income and dividend funds. The fund is loved for its 11-year track record of dividend growth.

Dear SCHD ETF fanboys: Buy DGRO and VIG stocks too

United States Brent Oil Fund LP

First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund

Invesco DB Oil Fund

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

WisdomTree Bloomberg US Dollar Bullish Fund

United States 12 Month Oil Fund LP

United States Oil Fund LP

Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

Wall Street has been on a tough ride lately and is expected to be volatile this week as well, given the UAW strike, Fed meeting, oil price at $95 per barrel and strength in the dollar.

ETFs to Watch This Week

Automatic Data Processing

Ares Management

Coterra Energy

Deere & Company

Old Dominion Freight Line

PulteGroup

This monthly series of articles focuses on DGI stocks likely to provide a high rate of dividend growth rather than a high current yield. We use our proprietary models to rate quantitatively and qualitatively and select the top ten names from an initial list of nearly 400 dividend stocks. The article provides criteria for selecting high-growth dividend stocks. It offers a step-by-step guide on structuring a portfolio based on this strategy.

Our Top 10 Picks For Dividend Growth Stocks - September 2023

Arbor Realty Trust

Agree Realty

WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth Fund

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

Innovative Industrial Properties

NextEra Energy

B. Riley Financial

Trinity Capital

Being a dividend growth investor does not require buying low-yielding stocks, nor does being an income-oriented investor require buying high-yield stocks. Ideally, a dividend growth investor's passive income stream should be as safe, large, and fast-growing as possible. Balancing these three is tricky, but very important. I've designed my portfolio like a Medieval galley ship, consisting of strong, high-quality "rower" stocks, calculated higher-risk "sail" stocks, and diversified dividend ETFs to act as the "ballast."

How I'm Building A Monster Dividend Portfolio

Invesco DB Agriculture Fund

iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Amid the inflationary backdrop, investors should take shelter against rising inflation. While there are several ways to do it, we have highlighted five of them.

5 Ways to Hedge Against Inflation With ETFs

Accenture Plc

Cintas Corp

There are 20 stocks on my dividend growth watchlist for September 2023. About half of the stock on my watchlist are undervalued based on dividend yield theory. An equally weighted portfolio of these stocks would have outperformed the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF by about 1% during the month of August and more than 9% year to date.

Dividend Growth Stock Watchlist - September 2023

VIG is Vanguard's $69 billion dividend growth fund with a 0.06% expense ratio, 1.90% trailing dividend yield, and 9.89% five-year dividend growth rate. In addition to its excellent dividend growth prospects, VIG offers some downside protection in market corrections. I consider it appropriate for moderately defensive investors with modest immediate income needs. VIG has gained a solid 11.10% since its Index reconstituted in March. Apple was added that month after the company completed ten consecutive years of dividend growth.

VIG: The $69 Billion Dividend Growth ETF Is Up 8.5% YTD - A Buy?

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?

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

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

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund

iShares International Select Dividend ETF

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

Invesco Global Short Term High Yield Bond ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

Principal Active Income ETF

The 60/40 has proven to be one of the winning and time-tested strategies.

Time for 60/40 Portfolio? ETFs in Focus

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

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Elevance Health Inc

Hormel Foods

Target

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Viatris

The stock market, specifically the S&P 500, is still lurking over 4,400, up 16% this year. UPS is projecting to earn between $85 billion to $100 billion in revenue, just large amounts, even during a tough year that we have all been through. Similar to UPS, CM is getting crushed, down almost 9% in the last month and officially below the $40 mark.

Dividend Stock Watch List: Lanny's September 2023 Edition

Dick's Sporting Goods

This monthly series of articles focuses on DGI stocks that are likely to provide a high rate of dividend growth rather than a high current yield. We use our proprietary models to rate quantitatively and qualitatively and select the top ten names from an initial list of nearly 400 dividend stocks. The article provides criteria for selecting high-growth dividend stocks and offers a step-by-step guide on how to structure a portfolio based on this strategy.

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