Core Alpha, Mass Scale: How Capital Group Shifted the Active ETF Playbook

When Capital Group launched its first ETFs just over four years ago, it coincided with a personal milestone. It was the same quarter I joined TMX VettaFi.

ETF Trends • Jun 22, 2026

CGDV Is Positioned To Offer High Double-Digit Returns In 2026

The Capital Group Dividend Value ETF (CGDV) has outperformed the S&P 500 YTD, driven by strong tech and industrials exposure. CGDV's active management and dynamic sector allocation, especially in tech and AI, position it to capitalize on anticipated 2026 market catalysts. I maintain a strong buy rating for CGDV, citing its low downside capture, robust liquidity, and below-median expense ratio.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 22, 2026

Three Value Focused ETFs Pay Solid Dividends and Keep Outperforming the Market in 2026

Value stocks with real dividend income have kept pace with, and in one case beaten, a market that growth and AI names dominated for three straight years.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 9, 2026

Here's How I Would Invest $10,000 Right Now

I would allocate $10,000 across cyclical value stocks and AI infrastructure bottleneck plays for optimal risk-reward. Union Pacific and Carlisle Companies offer exposure to cyclical recovery, economic reshoring, and robust dividend growth. The Williams Companies and Freehold Royalties provide high-income and strategic leverage to AI-driven energy demand.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 7, 2026

ETF Prime: The Top ETF Launches of the Past Decade

The top ETF launches of the past decade were the focus on this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci and Cynthia Murphy, director of research at VettaFi, counted down the 10 most successful debuts by current assets.

ETF Trends • Jun 3, 2026

I Examined More Than 100 U.S. Dividend ETFs. This One Delivers the Best Risk-Adjusted Returns.

The Capital Group Dividend Value ETF (CGDV) has led the U.S. Dividend ETF category both in absolute and risk-adjusted returns. The active management that allows it to include non-dividend stocks makes it a very unconventional dividend ETF.

The Motley Fool • May 12, 2026

How Cap Group Has Leveled Up in the Active ETF Space in 2026

Since the 2019 ETF Rule, asset managers have flooded the market with active ETFs, offering investors a rapidly growing space of actively managed choices. In fact, over the last twelve months, active ETFs have seen outsized flows relative to their AUM — despite holding less in assets compared to their passive counterparts.

ETF Trends • Apr 30, 2026

CGDV: Differentiated Strategy Likely To Yield Superior Results For Long-Term Holders

Capital Group Dividend Value ETF offers a compelling blend of growth and income, making it suitable as a long-term core holding. CGDV's differentiated, multi-manager, actively managed approach and higher technology exposure position it for potential outperformance versus passive peers. Despite a lower 1.25% yield, CGDV's distributions have grown steadily, and its strategy has delivered strong returns since inception, outperforming VOO in 2 of 3 years.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 21, 2026

Why Flows Into Active ETFs Are Outpacing Total Market Share

The ETF landscape is undergoing a structural shift as financial advisors increasingly pivot from pure passive indexing toward active management. While the ETF Rule of 2019 provided the regulatory spark, current market volatility and the quest for tax efficiency have accelerated active ETF adoption.

ETF Trends • Apr 20, 2026

CGDV: Retirees Can Use The 4% Rule On This Dividend ETF

Capital Group Dividend Value ETF is rated a buy for retirees seeking total return and capital preservation under the 4% withdrawal rule. CGDV outperforms S&P 500 and growth ETFs by including both dividend payers and high-growth companies with the potential to initiate dividends. Active management, a 29% technology allocation, and flexible dividend criteria enable CGDV to capture AI-driven upside while limiting downside risk.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 16, 2026