VIG Is Built for Dividend Growth, but Its Payout Barely Grew

Vanguard's most popular dividend ETF screens for companies that raise their payouts every year, yet its own income has barely budged while the share price sprinted ahead.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 27, 2026

ETFs to Buy and Hold for a Long-Term Investment Strategy

Markets remain volatile amid inflation worries, geopolitical tensions and AI concerns. Explore ETFs to buy and hold for long-term growth and diversification.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 21, 2026

VIG Rejects The Highest Yielding Dividend Stocks. That Could Be Its Next Big Problem.

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is rated 'Hold' due to its yield exclusion rule, which can miss undervalued dividend stocks. VIG screens for companies with 10+ years of dividend growth but excludes the highest-yielding 25%, potentially omitting attractive turnaround opportunities. VIG's portfolio skews toward established, profitable companies with a 25x P/E, not traditional high-yield value stocks.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 19, 2026

If You Own SCHD for a 10-Year Hold, This Dividend Growth ETF Deserves a Look

SCHD has been the go-to dividend ETF for income investors, but a decade of side-by-side data against its closest rival reveals a gap that could reshape how you think about building a retirement portfolio.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 17, 2026

Dividend ETFs Don't Work The Way You Think

Dividend ETFs are often viewed through yield and income. My analysis shows performance is driven far more by three other ingredients. I dig into seven popular dividend ETFs and uncover what's really driving returns beneath the income-focused marketing and familiar ticker symbols. The biggest takeaway: choosing a dividend ETF isn't just choosing an income stream.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 14, 2026

We Checked 10 Dividend ETFs Against the Dividend Aristocrats Over Ten Years. Six Beat Them.

NOBL carries one of the most respected names in dividend investing, but when we put it head-to-head against 10 popular rivals over the same ten-year stretch, the scoreboard told a story most NOBL holders have never seen.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 13, 2026

VYM vs. VIG: The Yield Gap That Decides Which Vanguard Dividend ETF Pays Retirees More

VYM pays retirees significantly more income every quarter, yet VIG has quietly built more wealth over the past decade. Choosing the wrong one could cost you more than you think.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 11, 2026

Both of These Two Vanguard ETFs Both Offer Low Fees. But Which One Has Delivered the Better Five-Year Return?

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF provides a higher trailing dividend yield and has delivered a stronger 1-year total return compared to Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF focuses on companies with a track record of increasing payouts, leading to a larger concentration in the technology sector.

The Motley Fool • Oct 9, 2026

Dividend Stocks vs. High-Yield Savings Accounts: Where Should Your Income Money Sit?

Savings accounts protect your principal while dividend stocks can grow your income, but the choice between them hinges on a tax gap and a timing risk that most retirees never see coming.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 8, 2026

Undercovered Dozen: Brookfield Renewable, Annaly Capital, Seagate, And More

The Undercovered Dozen series spotlights 12 lesser-covered stocks featured on Seeking Alpha. This curated selection aims to provide fresh investment ideas and foster community discussion around under-the-radar equities. Readers are encouraged to engage, share perspectives, and highlight additional overlooked investment opportunities.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 7, 2026