VYM News and Press, Vanguard High Dividend Yield From 06/10/24

2024-06-10 09:00:00 ET Summary Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF holds the 28 stocks of the Dow Jones paying a dividend, weighted based on yields. DJD is better balanced across sectors than its parent index but is quite concentrated in its top holdings. DJD loo...

2024-06-02 21:32:54 ET Summary The bull run continues in May, with the Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF posting a gain of 3.03% and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust a more impressive gain of 5.06%. My watchlist from the prior month posted an even more impressive gain of 5...

2024-05-31 07:57:01 ET Summary Holding a large number of funds in your portfolio is often overrated and unnecessary. We share the two funds we would pick if we could only retire with 2 of them. We share the strengths and weaknesses of each fund and why they complement each oth...

2024-05-31 03:00:00 ET Summary Investors often perceive value stocks as old-economy companies with boring businesses, compared to fast-paced, growth-oriented equities. US value stocks trade at a deep discount to growth stocks, based on a metric that combines price-to-sales, price-...

2024-05-30 12:59:49 ET Summary Dividends don't matter in the accumulation stage or in retirement; total return and risk level are what determine portfolio success, in my view. Many self-directed investors focus too much on dividends instead of making more money and creating a larg...

2024-05-28 09:35:00 ET Summary This article presents my current 40-stock Yield At a Reasonable Price stock portfolio, and explains at a high level how I manage it. These 40 dividend stocks are what I consider to be a combination of quality and yield. I supplement it with call and ...

2024-05-23 08:05:00 ET Summary The WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund ETF has generated strong total returns in recent years. However, there are several glaring weaknesses that make it unsuitable as a dividend snowball. We provide alternatives that can help investors...

2024-05-19 14:00:00 ET Summary The JP Morgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) has grown rapidly due to its attractive monthly distribution. However, JEPI has some serious drawbacks. I discuss the only reason to buy JEPI and what to pair it with to offset its drawbacks. ...

2024-05-19 05:04:13 ET Summary Building an effective dividend snowball requires stocks with attractive current yields and dividend growth. The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF is a great option for a core dividend growth snowball. We show how combining DGRO with just two other...

2024-05-15 13:37:20 ET Summary The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares is a popular dividend growth ETF for retirees. The VYM ETF has a low expense ratio, long-term dividend growth, and a well-diversified portfolio. We show how adding just five high-yield stocks...