Two popular dividend-focused ETFs are the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM). Let's compare them. First, note that I don't chase dividends. But I recognize that many investors use dividends to supplement their current income, particularly in retirement. Others just irrationally prefer dividend-paying stocks. I even designed … [Read more...] about SCHD vs. VYM – Dividend ETFs from Schwab and Vanguard
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QYLD Review – Is This ETF a Good Long Term Investment?
QYLD gained massive popularity among income investors for years as a bullish-yet-defensive play on the Nasdaq 100. Here we'll review it and look at why it's probably not a good choice for a long term investment portfolio. QYLD ETF Video Prefer video? Watch me review QYLD here. If not, keep scrolling to keep reading. The sections below have updated stats not … [Read more...] about QYLD Review – Is This ETF a Good Long Term Investment?
3 Best Preferred Stock ETFs & Why You Should Avoid Them (2026)
Preferred stock shares typically trade some capital appreciation for higher dividend yields. Here we'll look at the best preferred stock ETFs and why you might (not) want to use them. Video Prefer video? Watch it here: Introduction - Why Preferred Stock? Preferred stock shares - as opposed to common stock - have preferential claim to dividend … [Read more...] about 3 Best Preferred Stock ETFs & Why You Should Avoid Them (2026)
The 11 Best Dividend ETFs for Income Portfolios in (2026)
Dividend stocks are popular among income investors and those seeking more stability and lower volatility. Here we'll look at the best dividend ETFs for . Most of the dividend ETFs below are part of the dividend portfolio I designed. Introduction - Why Dividend Stocks? Dividends are simply a return of value to shareholders, in the form of periodic cash … [Read more...] about The 11 Best Dividend ETFs for Income Portfolios in (2026)
The Best Vanguard Dividend Funds – 4 Popular ETFs
Dividend funds are a popular way to access immediate diversification with dividend stocks. Vanguard has some of the lowest-cost ETFs around. Here we'll explore the best Vanguard dividend funds. In a hurry? Here's the list: VIG - Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETFVYM - Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETFVIGI - Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETFVYMI - … [Read more...] about The Best Vanguard Dividend Funds – 4 Popular ETFs
The Best M1 Finance Dividend Pie for FIRE & Income Investors
M1 Finance is extremely popular among dividend investors. Here I'm sharing what I believe to be the best high-dividend pie for M1 Finance dividend income investors. Prefer video? Watch it here. I would definitely suggest you read my preliminary discussion before blindly investing in this pie to make sure it matches your strategy. That said, I hate when recipe websites … [Read more...] about The Best M1 Finance Dividend Pie for FIRE & Income Investors
VIG vs. VYM – Vanguard’s 2 Popular Dividend ETFs (Review)
Two of the most popular dividend-oriented ETF's are the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM). Let's compare them. To be clear, I don't obsess over dividends. But it's impossible to avoid seeing and hearing about dividend investors' preferences of dividend-focused ETF's. Dividend investors seem to use these two funds … [Read more...] about VIG vs. VYM – Vanguard’s 2 Popular Dividend ETFs (Review)
8 Reasons Why I’m Not a Dividend Income Investor
This post largely originated after seeing all the misinformation surrounding dividends floating around Reddit and YouTube recently. Most users on the M1 Finance subreddit, for example, seem to be very pro-dividend, almost unwaveringly so and nearly cult-like, so I’m a little afraid to even open this can of worms for fear of being pitchforked. It’s scary how much cavalierness, … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons Why I’m Not a Dividend Income Investor