The 2027 Social Security Raise Is Already Shrinking. These 3 ETFs Let You Give Yourself One Instead

The paperwork is still pending, but the math is already clear. The 2026 Social Security COLA came in at 2.8%, and the CPI-W readings that will set the 2027 raise are trending softer, with the index falling to 327.075 in June 2026 from a May peak of 328.829.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 7, 2026

DVY's 3.3% Yield Looks Weak Against 4.55% Treasury Rates Right Now

iShares Select Dividend ETF (NASDAQ:DVY) has paid investors from a portfolio of higher-yielding U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 22, 2026

Should iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on November 3, 2003.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 13, 2026

Is iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) was launched on 11/03/2003, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 10, 2026

Start Investing At 60 And Retire On Dividends Forever

Retiring on dividends remains achievable for late starters by building a high-yield, quality portfolio targeting a 6% yield with safe, growing payouts. Dividend-focused strategies mitigate sequence of returns risk, enabling investors to live off income rather than depleting principal during market downturns. Examples like Enbridge Inc. (ENB), Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (OHI), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) illustrate our buy low, sell high, and get paid to wait principles, delivering strong returns and dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 10, 2026

Why I'm Buying Healthcare REITs Before Wall Street Does

Healthcare REITs like Medical Properties Trust and Chiron Real Estate are trading well below historical P/FFO multiples, presenting a compelling entry point. Demographic tailwinds and rising patient demand are set to drive long-term growth for the healthcare real estate sector, despite near-term reimbursement and cost headwinds. XRN is prioritizing long-term value through dividend cuts and high-return acquisitions, while MPT is recovering with ramping cash rent and portfolio diversification.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 9, 2026

This Dividend ETF Is Up 21% and Doesn't Own a Single Share of Palantir

The iShares Select Dividend ETF (NASDAQ:DVY) has quietly rewarded income investors with a 21.05% gain over the past year, all without owning a single share of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR | PLTR Price Prediction), the market's flashiest momentum stock.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 6, 2026

2 ETFs to Watch for Outsized Volume on US Treasury & Dividend

Unusual trading activity puts two ETFs in focus as volume surges well above normal levels despite a broad market selloff.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 18, 2026

DVY And The Limits Of Rotation Alpha

The iShares Select Dividend ETF earns a Hold rating due to modest yields and limited defensive or growth appeal in the current regime. DVY's 3.38% yield and stable dividend growth are insufficient to offset risks or outperform Treasuries, making its income case only partially compelling. Risk-adjusted returns lag broader markets, with DVY underperforming in rallies and offering only modest alpha during tech rotations or drawdowns.

Seeking Alpha • May 27, 2026

Why Retirees Keep Buying This Dividend ETF After 22 Years of Payments

iShares Select Dividend ETF (NASDAQ:DVY | DVY Price Prediction) is one of the older income-focused funds on the market.

24/7 Wall Street • May 24, 2026