Broadcom

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Exxon Mobil

Procter & Gamble

Home Depot

Johnson & Johnson

Walmart

AbbVie

Merck

Coca-Cola

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.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF

When it comes to investing through a correction, you can't beat low-cost index funds. Even if you buy at the worst possible times, you're setting yourself up for excellent long-term performance.

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This fund offers roughly twice the yield you can get from broader S&P 500 index funds. It's a great way to gain diversification with the market's biggest tech giants.

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A significant percentage of global companies have increased their dividend payouts during Q1, compared to just 8% that have decreased them, according to Wall Street Horizon. The S&P 500 dividend payout ratio is historically low, suggesting potential for better yields in the future, potentially benefitting VYM. I reiterate a buy rating on the Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund for its modest valuation, diversification, strong yield, and positive momentum.

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Vanguard Growth ETF

An S&P 500 ETF can be the foundational piece to most investors' portfolios. The focus of the Vanguard Growth ETF makes it skewed more toward tech companies.

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Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

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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A $300 investment into this ETF five years ago would be worth around $466 today. This fund is a great choice for investors looking for high dividends and lower volatility.

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are excellent tools to have in your investing toolbox. Vanguard's high-dividend-yield fund provides access to a wide range of dividend-paying stocks.

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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.

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Air Products and Chemicals

Comcast

Alliant Energy

NextEra Energy

Royal Bank of Canada

Sirius XM Holdings Inc

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Texas Instruments

Despite a setback in April, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is still positive this year +4.91%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is up +5.94%.

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iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

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.

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The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a low-cost way to invest in the overall health of American business. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF focuses on income stocks, but still has long-term upside potential.

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Realty Income Corp

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

REITs provide steady income with a few notable drawbacks. Dividend stocks can generate bigger long-term total returns than REITs.

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SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

SPDR Gold Trust

iShares Bitcoin Trust

Invesco QQQ

United States Oil Fund LP

With inflation surging beyond expectations and economic growth faltering, the Fed may keep rates higher for longer. This stagflation-like scenario may bode well for these ETF areas.

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WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund

WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth Fund

FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF

Are you a set-it-and-forget-it income investor? These dividend ETFs provide a variety of long-term cash-generating strategies.

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WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund

WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund

WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund

AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF 

Fidelity High Dividend ETF

Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US High Dividend Yield Equity ETF

Xt EAFE Div Yld Shs

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund

Voya Emerging Markets High Income Dividend Equity Fund

Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF

Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF

Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF

ETRACS 2xMonthly Pay Leveraged US Small Cap High Dividend ETN

AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF

Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF

Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ETF

The last 12 months have been difficult for equity income investors. The top 20% of dividend-paying stocks in the S&P 500 Index have returned 13.5% in the 12 months through March.

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Dividend exchange-traded funds can be a cost-efficient way to build reliable passive income streams. Vanguard, a top fund family, offers two of the most popular dividend ETFs in the market.

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Companies that consistently pay above-average dividends often have a durable competitive advantage, which can make their stocks more resilient during market downturns. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF includes hundreds of value stocks forecast to pay above-average dividends.

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We have highlighted several reasons why dividend investing seems to be a viable strategy amid the market turmoil.

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Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

You can use ETFs to gain exposure to hundreds of dividend stocks. Keeping expenses low is critical for your long-term returns.

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Alerian MLP ETF

Brookfield Renewable Partners

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

Brookfield Infrastructure

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund

Enbridge

Enterprise Products Partners

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

Neuberger Berman MLP Income Fund, Inc.

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

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Investing in high-yield, low-risk dividend stocks can generate dependable passive income while preserving and even growing principal over time. We discuss the non-negotiable bedrock principles for success in high-yield investing. We also share numerous high-yielding, low-risk dividend stocks and funds that we think fit in well with this approach.

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Building a portfolio that pays you $50,000 per year doesn't have to be complicated. With consistency and patience, a single Vanguard ETF can get the job done.

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Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF (VYM) has outperformed Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) in terms of capital appreciation over the past year. VYM is a cornerstone of the author's income-producing portfolio and is expected to continue growing and delivering annualized growth. VYM's top holdings are top-tier dividend companies with attractive valuations and strong dividend growth potential.

VYM Continues To Rally And Can Climb Higher While Outpacing SCHD

Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares has delivered robust returns since I last wrote about it at the end of 2023. Despite the large price rallies, the VYM fund is even timelier now in my view. We may be near a cyclical inflection point for value stocks.

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The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is underperforming the broader market and most of its peers. Its total return has been 4.49% this year while the SPDR S&P 500 and Invesco QQQ (QQQ) ETFs have jumped by almost 10%.

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Consider owning one or several of these ETFs to complement your stock portfolio. You can target growth, income, or a mixture of both with these investments.

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