ETF dividend equity

  • U.S. Dividend Payouts Ramp Up in 1Q24

    Investors may consider adding dividend strategies to their portfolios as U.S. dividend payments hit an all-time high in 1Q24. Companies globally are increasing payouts, with U.S. firms like Disney, Meta, and T-Mobile driving the trend. This could benefit dividend-focused ETFs like VIG and SCHD, with total payouts projected to reach $1.72 trillion in 2024.

  • Buy 6 Ultra-Yield MLPs Now As Middle East War Could Explode

    This matters because MLP ETFs bundle high-yield energy infrastructure exposure into a simpler wrapper, but investors still need to assess concentration, income sustainability, and how fund structure changes the practical experience of owning the asset class.

  • 29 Undervalued Dividend Aristocrats: December 2023

    The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index comprises 67 dividend growth stocks with 25+ years of higher dividend payouts. Quality scores determine stock ratings as Exceptional, Excellent, Fine, Decent, Poor, or Inferior. Valuation screens are used to assess undervaluation. Undervalued Dividend Aristocrats are identified and ranked, providing insight for potential investment candidates.

  • IBM: A Beneficiary Of AI In 2024, While All Eyes Are On Microsoft

    IBM’s AI story matters because it shows how enterprise software, consulting, dividends, and valuation can intersect inside a technology allocation. For ETF investors, it is a useful case study in balancing concentrated AI exposure with diversification, income, and rate sensitivity over the long term.

  • WisdomTree adds UK quality dividend growth ETF

    WisdomTree has expanded its flagship suite of equity ETFs targeting dividend-paying companies that have strong fundamental metrics with future dividend growth potential….

  • WisdomTree’s International Quality Dividend Growth Strategy: 10 Years Later

    The WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Index (WTIDG) and the WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Index (WTIDGH) mark their ten-year anniversaries at the end of November. Both track profitable and growing companies and have outperformed the MSCI EAFE Index and MSCI EAFE Local Index respectively over almost a decade. The hedged index, WTIDGH, has particularly benefited from USD strength during its lifetime. WisdomTree’s indexes employ strategies such as rebalancing, maintaining dividend stream weights, and limiting the impact of volatile currencies.

  • DIVO May Have Room To Increase Its Distributions

    The Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) has been underperforming in 2023 despite its strategic approach and strong holdings. Even though the fund has stocks with a solid dividend growth history, the fund’s own dividend distribution growth has been minimal. Concerningly, dividends haven’t grown significantly in recent years, but the fund has seen net asset value growth. Whether the fund will increase its distributions remains a decision for the fund’s management.

  • PFFA: 10% Monthly Dividend With Price Appreciation Potential

    Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA) seeks yield and capital appreciation through preferred securities of U.S. mid to large-cap companies. The fund leverages external assets to enhance yield potential and can activate optional strategies. Despite a concentration in real estate, it offers diversified security. Though impacted by duration risk, the fund’s 10% dividend yield presents attractive entry points for investors amid looming normalization of interest rates.

  • Several Midstream Companies Grow Q3 Dividends

    A handful of midstream names have already announced increases to their dividends. The midstream segment is known for offering generous income, making…

  • SCHD: A Magnificent Buy At This Time

    The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) offers well-diversified stocks with economies of scale, high dividend growth, and a low expense ratio. Despite underperforming compared to the S&P 500 in the past 12 months, its shares are trading closer to the 52-week low, possibly indicating less downside risk. With reasonable valuations for its top holdings and consistent dividend growth, SCHD could provide stable income and potential long-term outperformance for investors.

  • FDL: By Investing In Core Sectors, It Generates Steady Yields And Impressive Returns

    First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund (FDL) is an ETF that invests in dividend-paying stocks of large-cap companies.FDL focuses on core sectors like financial, energy, and utilities, with a portfolio of 100 securities.FDL has generated a steady and decent yield, with impressive total returns, but major investments in banking stocks have posted consistent price loss.

  • SCHD: Anticipating 2023 Dividend Growth

    This article discusses SCHD’s dividend growth history and forward-looking dividend income.Multiple fronts of risks to SCHD’s dividend growth make Q3 & Q4 dividend payments the most anticipated since the fund’s inception.SCHD is a great ETF for investors to create a sustainable inflation-beating income stream.