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If you’re thinking of retirement, nearing retirement or you’re already there, one of the last things you want to worry about is money.
So, why not have your money make you money starting today?
One of the best ways to do that is by investing in passive income and growth, which investors can accomplish with Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Not only do these ETFs offer a good deal of diversification, but they can also help lower your overall risk compared to investing in an average security.
Look at the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Equity income ETF (SYM: JEPQ), for example.
With a yield of 9.47%, the upward trending ETF generates income by selling options and by investing in U.S. large cap growth stocks. It also just paid a dividend of just over 44 cents per share on September 4. It’s still a solid investment with a solid dividend.
However, it’s not the only strong dividend-paying ETF worth buying. Here are five more.
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Fund ETF
With an expense ratio of 0.17% and a quarterly dividend, the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF (SYM: VYMI) offers exposure to international stocks with above-average dividend yields. Some of its 1,655 holdings include Nestlé, Novartis, Roche Holding, Toyota Motor, and Shell, to name a few. It paid a dividend of $1.0762 on June 24.
Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF
With an expense ratio of 0.09% and a quarterly dividend, the Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF (SYM: VDE) tracks the returns of energy sector stocks. The ETF holds about 112 holdings with $8.8 billion in assets as of the end of July. It also has an average yield of about 3.04%.
Some of its top holdings include Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Williams Cos., and EOG Resources. In addition, the ETF just paid a dividend of just over 93 cents on June 30. Before that, it paid a dividend of just over 94 cents per share on March 27.
Giving the ETF a boost is strong global energy demand, particularly for electricity – especially with an explosive artificial intelligence story. In fact, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global demand for electricity is set to grow at an annual rate of 4% through 2027.
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Written by Ian Cooper