I learned a long time ago that you can be paid for simply investing in other’s success. Living off dividends has been a lifelong goal of mine. We look at two of the best managed companies in the United States, in my humble opinion.
Tag: ETF dividend equity
DVY: U.S. Dividend Equity Index ETF With 3.3% Yield, Cheap Valuation, Strong Performance
DVY is one of the largest U.S. dividend equity index ETFs in the market. The fund offers investors an above-average 3.3% yield, an incredibly cheap valuation, and has significantly outperformed YTD. Outperformance is set to continue, in my opinion at least.
WKLY ETF: The Weekly Paying Dividend ETF
WKLY is similar to TGIF with its twist being the weekly dividend payment. While TGIF focuses on fixed income, WKLY is the equity focused ETF. WKLY is also passively managed with an index it tracks rather than the actively managed TGIF.
QYLD: The 15.70% Yield Is More Attractive In A High Yield Environment
As CDs and 1-year T-bills offer yields between 4% and 5%, high yielding ETFs such as QYLD are more attractive than looking for yield in equities yielding 2-3%.QYLD has paid distributions for 106 consecutive months since its inception, as its buy-write covered call methodology isn’t dependent on economic cycles. QYLD sacrifices capital appreciation for immediate income and is an investment geared toward income investors.
Why Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Is Outperforming in 2022
Low costs and an emphasis on more profitable firms have given the ETF an edge over its peers
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF: Good But SCHD Is Superior
The VIG ETF gives investors exposure to companies that have a history of growing dividends. It has a 5-Yr average annual return of 9.4% with a 2.0% distribution yield. YTD, VIG has suffered a 20.1% drawdown. VIG compares well to peer funds (2nd highest 5Yr CAGR returns in its peer group and 2nd highest Sharpe Ratio). But SCHD is still better.
VOO Vs. JEPI: Which ETF Is The Better Dividend Investment
VOO is a simple S&P 500 index ETF, with strong realized and potential capital gains, and an outstanding performance track-record.
JEPI is a popular equity income ETF, with a strong dividend yield, and an outstanding performance track-record.
A comparison of these two funds follows.
VYMI: International ETF With Double-Digit Dividend Growth
International stocks offer investors cheap valuations, above-average yields, and the potential for market-beating returns.
VYMI is a diversified international equity index ETF, focusing on stocks with above-average yields.
An overview of the fund follows.
The Key Differences Between MLP Distributions and Corporate Dividends
MLPs do not have the double taxation associated with corporate dividends and have historically provided attractive income that is largely a tax-deferred return of capital, meaning that taxes are not paid on that
Vanguard VYM ETF: High Yield, But Consider These ETFs Too (NYSEARCA:VYM)
VYM has been a solid performer lately, outperforming the S&P 500 by 12% YTD. With a 3% yield and 0.06% fee, it’s a great addition to any dividend ETF portfolio.
Which Dividend Investing Strategies Are Outperforming?
High income plus high quality has made for a down-market cushion with these exchange-traded funds.
USCF Launches Dividend Income Fund With Miller/Howard Investments
USCF today announced it has launched the USCF Dividend Income Fund (NYSE Arca: UDI) with sub-advisor Miller/Howard Investments, a Woodstock, NY-based, research-driven portfolio management firm. “As
The Advisor’s Guide to Variable Dividends in Midstream
“More midstream companies could look to deploy variable dividends, but special payouts are likely to be less popular for midstream names compared to their upstream counterparts,” Morris added. Relative to oil and gas producers, midstream companies can pay attractive dividends
3 Excellent Dividend Stock Funds
These funds are for investors seeking high yields or dividend growth from stocks.