DGRO: Owning The Bottom Of The Barrel

The current market pause is temporary, and investors should still focus on growth for the remainder of the year.iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF is a high-quality dividend stock fund, but it is not the right investment for the current market conditions.DGRO has a strong focus on defensive sectors, which tend to underperform during bull markets, making it likely to continue underperforming.

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DGRO Vs. VIG: Picking A Winner For 2023

In my last article on DGRO, I declared this ETF as the best 2019 ETF for dividend growth investors. Four years later, we live in a very different world. Further, VIG, one of DGRO’s main competitors, has also changed somewhat in structure. What does this all mean for investors in 2023? In this article, I do a deep dive into both ETFs, featuring both their similarities and differences.

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Top 4 Dividend Growth ETFs

Dividend growth ETFs provide instant diversification.Although I have a strong preference for a particular ETF, I contend that it is reasonable to also diversify one’s ETF investments.The average yield for the highlighted ETFs is 2.41%, and the average annual dividend growth rate is nearly 11%.

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DWX: Global ETF With A 4% Yield And Caveats

The SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF tracks an index of 100 ex-US dividend stocks.Its top countries are Japan and Canada, and its top sector is utilities.It has some exposure to geopolitical risks related to China.It has suffered a significant decay in capital and distribution since inception.Quantitative Risk & Value members get exclusive access to our real-world portfolio.

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JEPI ETF: Stellar Dividends In Volatile Market Conditions

Depending on investors’ tax brackets and risk tolerances, JEPI’s stellar dividend yield can offer excellent income during this uncertain macroeconomic environment. The recent banking crisis, the Fed’s continuous interest rate hikes, and OPEC+ cuts may further contribute to the volatile market sentiments, sustaining JEPI’s returns through 2024, if not 2025.Combined with JPM’s excellent backing, investors may want to add JEPI into their portfolio, to balance long-term dividend income and portfolio growth.

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