Value ETFs: Getting More Active for Good Reason

For years, value investing has felt akin to waiting for a train that keeps getting delayed. The market has rewarded unbridled growth at any price going back to the mid-2010s.

ETF Trends • Feb 3, 2026

If I Were Starting A Dividend Portfolio In 2026, Here's How I Would Invest

Dividend investing is increasingly vital amid higher rates and inflation, offering passive income and wealth compounding for retirement. Anchoring a portfolio with quality dividend ETFs like SCHD, FDVV, or CGDV can provide reliable income and potential outperformance. Combining high dividend growers (e.g., V, MA, WM) with stable high-yielders (e.g., VZ, O, ADC, STWD) balances growth and income.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 12, 2026

CGDV: What's In A Name? It's The Strategy That Matters

CGDV is branded as the Capital Group's "Dividend Value" ETF, but a quick glance at its strategy, holdings, and fundamentals reveals that it's neither dividend- nor value-oriented. Still, that's not an issue for me. Even when comparing it with an appropriate peer like SPY, CGDV has delivered better total returns and risk-adjusted returns since its inception. Fundamentally, CGDV is grounded in strong next-year estimated earnings growth - 18%, which is about 5% more than even low-yielding large-cap value funds like VIG and DGRW.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 7, 2026

CGDV's Portfolio Strategy Could Again Outshine The S&P 500 In 2026

Capital Group Dividend Value ETF is rated a strong buy with a $52 price target, implying 20% upside. CGDV has outperformed the S&P 500, delivering a 96% total return over three years, driven by high-momentum value stock selection. The portfolio is heavily weighted toward technology, industrials, and healthcare, positioning CGDV to benefit from projected sector earnings growth in 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 7, 2026

Is Capital Group Dividend Value ETF Good For Retirees? | CGDV

Retirees seeking dividend income face a fundamental choice: prioritize immediate cash flow or accept lower yield for capital appreciation.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 2, 2026

10 Dividend ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever -- for Lots of Passive Income

Dividend ETFs are a great way to create long-term passive income streams from your portfolio. Investors can target dividend growth, dividend quality, or high-yield strategies to generate income.

The Motley Fool • Dec 15, 2025

7 Dividend ETFs That Could Beat SCHD Over the Next Decade

To generate passive income while also potentially earning capital appreciation, many investors turn to dividend paying stocks.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 9, 2025

The Dividend Fund That Doesn't Behave Like One: CGDV's Market-Beating Strategy

Capital Group Dividend Value ETF offers a compelling blend of income and growth, outperforming peers and the S&P 500 since inception. CGDV's unique multi-manager approach, sector allocation, and concentrated portfolio drive its strong returns and defensive positioning. While CGDV's yield is lower than some dividend-focused ETFs, its dividend and NAV growth, plus qualified distributions, enhance its appeal.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 5, 2025

Active vs. Passive ETF Flows, State Street on ETF Industy's Future | ETF IQ 11/24/2025

"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: Capital Group Head of Global Product Strategy and Development Holly Framsted, State Street Investment Management CEO Yie-Hsin Hung and HDGE ETF Co-Portfolio Manager Brad Lamensdorf.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Nov 24, 2025

CGDV: Dividend ETF That Outperforms The S&P 500

Capital Group Dividend Value ETF delivers strong total returns and lower volatility, making it an attractive choice for buy-and-hold investors. CGDV's focused, actively managed portfolio blends value and growth, with significant technology exposure and resilience during market uncertainty. Compared to peers like VTV and SPDV, CGDV outperforms on total return and demonstrates capital preservation during market declines, despite a lower starting yield.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 20, 2025