Diversifying Dividends: Sketching Out My Battle Plan For 2026

I plan to diversify my REIT-heavy portfolio by systematically allocating to four dividend-focused ETFs in 2026. US economic growth remains steady but subdued, while equity valuations are elevated, suggesting muted long-term returns. REITs appear attractively valued with fading headwinds, offering plausible outperformance as fundamentals improve and rate cuts loom.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 13, 2025

3 High-Yielding ETFs That Retirees Will Love

The exchange-traded funds listed here all yield around 2% or more in dividends. They have low beta values, which indicates good stability compared to the overall market.

The Motley Fool • Dec 12, 2025

DGRO Is A Wealth Compounding Machine, But Nobody Is Talking About Its Biggest Weakness

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF has a strong track record as a dividend growth and wealth compounding machine. However, it has a key structural weakness. We look at this weakness more deeply and explain why it prevents us from wanting to own it.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 26, 2025

3 Dividend Growth ETFs That Offer Good Yields And Long-Term Gains

Dividend growth stocks have a simple premise. Get low yields now that grow rapidly and generate high income by the time you retire.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 21, 2025

These dividend stocks are good bets for risk-averse investors — even during a bear market

‘Dividend aristocrats' can do more for risk-averse portfolios than supersafe Treasury bonds.

Market Watch • Nov 13, 2025

Is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) made its debut on 06/10/2014, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 11, 2025

2 BlackRock Dividend ETFs to Buy Before 2026

BlackRock is one of the largest exchange-traded fund providers, and its iShares brand is extremely popular and reliable.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 7, 2025

A Whirlwind Tour Through Major REIT Earnings Reports (And My Buy List)

AI-driven tech stocks dominate 2025 returns, leaving dividend and high-yield ETFs lagging due to limited AI exposure. REITs face mixed fortunes: ARE and DOC struggle with life science oversupply, while IVT, AMT, ADC, and VICI offer attractive dividend growth and value. My current buy list focuses on undervalued REITs and ETFs with strong dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 1, 2025

When The AI Hype Train Slows: 2 Smart Money Plays For Solid Returns

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF™ and PepsiCo, Inc. are positioned to benefit as market enthusiasm for AI normalizes and investors seek reliable dividend payers. SCHD offers a 3.86% yield, low expense ratio, and potential for capital appreciation as interest rates fall and fixed-income yields decline. PEP faces near-term headwinds but boasts strong liquidity, strategic acquisitions, and a below-average valuation, supporting long-term upside.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2025

Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever.

If you're looking for a low-maintenance income-generating investment that you can buy and hold indefinitely, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an obvious choice. And you've certainly got plenty of options.

The Motley Fool • Oct 19, 2025