Market swings can test even the most patient investors.
It’s tempting to react to sharp price movements, but for those with a focus on income, volatility doesn’t have to be a cause for panic.
Instead, for peace of mind, you can jump into trustworthy ETFs that have a history of strength, and consistently pay out dividends. Here are three to consider.
SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SYM: SDY)
This fund invests in companies that have increased dividends for at least 20 consecutive years.
With an expense ratio of 0.35%, the SDY ETF yields about 2.37% and gives investors access to some of the market’s most reliable dividend payers.
These companies have maintained their dividends through events like the dot-com crash, the financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, some of its top holdings include Verizon, Realty Income, Target, Chevron, Kimberly Clark, and Exxon Mobil.
Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (SYM: SPHD)
With an expense ratio of 0.30%, the SPHD ETF targets both high dividends and low volatility, offering a 4.54% yield. For retirees or anyone relying on dividend income to cover living expenses, monthly payouts make budgeting much simpler.
Some of its top holdings include ConAgra Brands, Verizon, Altria Group, Pfizer, VICI Properties, and ONEOK Inc. to name a few of its 50 total holdings. It also pays out a monthly dividend. On January 20, for example, it paid a dividend of just over 20 cents. On December 22, it paid a dividend of just over 20 cents. And on November 24, it paid a dividend of just over 19 cents.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSE: VIG)
With an expense ratio of 0.05% and a monthly yield of 1.73%, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (SYM: VIG) is also an attractive opportunity.
It tracks the performance of the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index and invests in large-cap stock with a record of dividend growth. Some of the VIG ETF’s 338 holdings include Apple, Microsoft, Broadcom, JPMorgan, Eli Lilly, Visa, Exxon Mobil, UnitedHealth Group, Mastercard and Costco Wholesale to name a few.
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