The Vanguard ETF Built for Investors Who Want Dividends That Actually Grow
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There is no shortage of dividend-focused ETFs available to investors, but most people focus on high-yield versions or on a specific category of stocks, like large-cap dividend payers. And to be fair, these can be excellent investments, especially for older investors who rely on their portfolios for current income or plan to do so in the next few years. On the other hand, too many people ignore dividend growth when choosing an ETF, but there are good reasons it could be a smarter way to go. For one thing, a growing income stream can help you keep up with inflation over time. Plus, stocks with a strong history of dividend growth tend to have excellent visibility into future cash flows. One ETF in particular that could be worth a closer look is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF ( VIG +0.17% ) . As we'll see, this can produce not only a growing income stream, but potentially superior total returns compared to many other dividend-focused ETFs. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is an index fund that focuses on large-cap companies with a strong track record of dividend growth. Specifically, it tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index, which requires that stocks have increased dividends for at least 10 consecutive years.
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