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Baby Boomers Should Load up on These Retiree ETFs

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Whether you're already retired or planning for it, the one thing you don't want to worry about is the money.

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Vanguard vs. Schwab: The Dividend ETF Battle To Watch

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Even if you follow the stock market intermittently, you know that dividend ETFs are having a moment.

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3 High-Yield ETFs That Can Replace a Second Income

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Are you tired of side gigging? Well, you could press the breaks and start receiving passive income.

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VYM Is A Good Option Depending On Your Desired Strategy - Hold

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Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is a diversified, large-cap fund offering consistent income and growth, but currently rated as a hold. VYM outperforms its peer group in total returns …

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4 High Yield ETFs That I'd Buy For Social Security's Collapse

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In case you haven't heard, the U.S. government has a massive spending problem.

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3 Vanguard ETFs That Can Provide a Lifetime of Passive Income

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There are many ways to generate passive income. Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might take the least effort.

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High-Beta Stocks Take The Lead For Equity Risk Factors In 2025

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The Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF (SPHB) is up a sizzling 27.3% year to date. SPHB targets the stocks in the S&P 500 with the highest sensitivity to market …

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VYM: The Simple Path To Retiring On Dividends

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Retiring on dividends can eliminate the risk of selling at market lows. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF offers a low-cost, diversified, and dependable income stream. This article …

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2 Vanguard ETFs To Load Up On in October

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October doesn't have to be a scary month if you're properly positioned with exchange traded funds (ETFs).

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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For October 2025

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The October 2025 high-yield dividend watchlist highlights 10 stocks with an average forward yield of 3.95% and a projected 19.02% return. This month's selection process lowered the yield threshold to …

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What Does Q4 Hold for the U.S. Economy? ETFs to Consider

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Market risks are mounting, prompting investors to seek stability and protection through defensive ETFs.

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The Only 4 ETFs You Really Need: VOO, VYM, JEPI, and SOXX

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As a smart investor, can you really cover all of your bases with just four exchange traded funds (ETFs)?

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2 Vanguard ETFs that Provide Sturdy, Reliable Dividend Income

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The search for top dividend ETFs is always on, particularly for investors who don't have the time or energy to invest in researching hundreds or thousands of potential options in …

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I'm 45 With $100,000, What 3 to 4 ETFs Should I Invest In for Long-Term Growth?

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While it's rarely too late to invest for long-term portfolio growth, the earlier the better, as time is the biggest determinant that will dictate one's strategy.

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5 ETFs to Buy for Inflation Protection and Growth

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ETFs offer an ideal combination of steady income and capital appreciation. These Schwab and Vanguard ETFs are great options for protecting your investments from inflation during uncertain economic times.

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Dividend Growth Is My Antidote To Uncertainty

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In an uncertain market, I stick to five core investing principles: stay the course, specialize, diversify, trust proven experts, and keep some cash. Dividend growth investing (DGI) remains my strategy, …

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If You Have $5,000, Buy These ETFs for Lifetime Passive Income

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Buying ETFs takes out most of the complexity around building a stock portfolio. You can find funds that align with your financial goals and risk tolerance.

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The Only 3 ETFs You Need for a Worry-Free Retirement

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If you are looking for a safe way to invest and try to build a sizable retirement nest egg, ETFs are arguably the way to go.

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ETFs to Consider for a Likely August Slump

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With the possibility of S&P 500's momentum fading and equity outflows mounting, defensive ETFs like VIG, XLP and VXX draw investor focus.

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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For July 2025

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My July 2025 watchlist focuses on high-yield, attractively valued stocks, aiming for a 12% long-term CAGR and outperforming benchmarks. Since its inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 15.11%, performing …

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VYM: Defensive Yield, Cyclical Edge

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VYM offers a strong balance of yield and capital growth, with consistent 2.5–3% yields and better drawdown management than higher-yielding alternatives. In today's uncertain market, VYM's defensive and cyclical sector …

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Should Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) Be on Your Investing Radar?

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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund …

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Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

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The liberation day market selloff has been entirely recovered during the month of May. Since inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 14.81%, performing in-line with SPY and VYM, while …

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3 Factors That Could Boost Wall Street ETFs Despite Tariff Uncertainty

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Retail investors, tech resilience, and upbeat Q1 earnings drive Wall Street gains. ETF plays like ITA, XNTK, and VYM offer hope amid tariff uncertainty.

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Why VYM Could Be the Reliable Dividend ETF You Need

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Vanguard's High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) has a history of delivering a balance of steady income and capital appreciation over the long term.

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VYM Vs. SCHY: Don't Bet Against America And Buy VYM

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Tariff developments since my last writing have led me to see an improved return/risk profile for VYM, especially when compared to international peers such as SCHY. VYM has historically outperformed …

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I have invested in dividends for 25 years—But these high-yield ETFs beat everything else

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Vanguard and Fidelity offer ETFs with reliable yields and wide diversification. Additionally, passive income investors should consider several other reputable high-yielding funds.

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Fed Stays Put, No Rush to Cut Rates: Dividend ETFs to Tap

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The Fed stays put on interest rate policy as economic uncertainties mount due to trade tensions. Dividend ETFs should shine in this volatile environment.

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Dividend Hikes Offer Optimism Amid Tariff Turmoil

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Stocks have rebounded sharply off their early-April lows, but macro risks persist. Dividend stocks have largely outperformed so far this year. We profile a pair of blue chips that recently …

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2 Vanguard ETFs To Load Up on In May

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After initially plunging on President Trump's tariff plan last month, the S&P 500 rallied and fully recovered all of the losses suffered since April 2.

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About Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF VYM

Seeks to track the performance of the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, which measures the investment return of common stocks of companies characterized by high dividend yields. Provides a convenient way to track the performance of stocks that are forecasted to have above-average dividend yields. Follows a passively managed, full-replication approach.