Why U.S. And International Dividend Strategies Are Working Again

Despite continued concentration in mega-cap technology stocks, US dividend-focused strategies have generally remained competitive and historically experienced more shallow drawdowns than broader equity markets. Last year, US companies paid a record US$704.8 billion in dividends - the 15th consecutive annual record. Concurrently, dividend growth accelerated across several international markets, highlighting the continued strength of shareholder-return trends.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 7, 2026

IYY: Diversification Does Not Boost Risk-Adjusted Returns, A Hold

The iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Index, offering exposure to close to 1,000 equities. Despite being much more diversified than IVV, IYY does not offer anything appealing in terms of both annualized and risk-adjusted returns. Regarding sector and factor exposures, IYY is rather close to IVV, though with slightly lower allocation to IT and marginally better valuation characteristics.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 26, 2026

IYY Vs. IWB: Fast Facts On Two Top 1000 ETFs

IYY and IWB are very similar ETFs holding about 1,000 of the largest US-traded companies weighted based on float-adjusted market capitalization. The differences in underlying indexes definition and rebalancing make no significant difference in portfolio composition and historical performance. IWB offers tighter bid-ask spreads and higher trading volumes, making it more attractive for active traders.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 13, 2025

Dow Jones Touches 45,000 Amid Trump Rally: ETFs to Bet On

The Dow Jones crosses the 45,000 milestone for the first time ever. Investors seeking to participate in the rally can consider these ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 5, 2024

ETFs to Tap as Dow Scales New Highs

The Dow Jones hit a new all-time high following a stronger-than-expected jobs report, which renewed investors' confidence about the health of the economy.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 7, 2024

Dow Jones Outperforms: 5 ETFs That You Can Bet On

The Dow Jones hit a new record high, outperforming the other two indices on Monday on increased September rate cut bets.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 27, 2024

ETFs to Bet on Dow Jones' Longest Winning Streak of 2024

The Dow Jones gained for six consecutive days, marking its longest winning streak this year and emerging more powerful than the other two major indices.

Zacks Investment Research • May 9, 2024

IYY: Nothing Unique Here

iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF provides broad exposure to the US equities market with a diverse range of holdings. The top sectors in IYY include Information Technology, Financials, Health Care, Consumer Discretionary, and Industrials. IYY has solid performance compared to similar ETFs, but may include underperforming sectors and has a relatively low expense ratio.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 14, 2024

4 Reasons to Bet on Dow Jones ETFs Now

Among the three key U.S. equity gauges, the Dow Jones lagged the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq in the past one year. But Amazon's latest entry to Dow Jones and a few other factors are likely to boost Dow Jones ETFs in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 27, 2024

ETFs in Focus as Amazon Enters Dow Jones

Amazon.com (AMZN) joined the Dow Jones, replacing drugstore operator Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) on Feb 26. The reshuffle reflects the ongoing shift from traditional brick-and-mortar retail to e-commerce and technology-driven companies.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 27, 2024