4 No-Brainer Dividend ETFs to Build Lasting Passive Income

The best passive income funds don't rely solely on dividend yield. They incorporate elements of dividend growth and balance sheet quality into their selection processes.

The Motley Fool • 13 hours ago

This 0.06%-Fee Dividend ETF Is Beating the S&P 500 by 16% YTD Without Owning a Single Magnificent Seven Stock

A dirt-cheap dividend ETF built around profitable, cash-generating companies has quietly turned 2026's market narrative upside down, and its secret has nothing to do with chasing yield.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 11, 2026

SCHD's 3% Yield Hides a $216,000 Decade-Long Performance Gap Investors Miss

Most SCHD holders track the quarterly payout and call it a win, but a decade of reinvested dividends tells a story the fund's marketing materials never mention. The yield looks safe until you compare the account balance.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 11, 2026

SCHD and JEPI Both Pay You to Wait, Yet Only One Raises Its Payout Every Year

SCHD and JEPI sit side by side in countless income portfolios, yet they are built on fundamentally different bets about where returns come from. Confusing them for the same trade is costing investors real money.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 11, 2026

How a 68-Year-Old's $750,000 in SCHD Pays Her Every Quarter: March's Reshuffle Changed What She Owns

She collects quarterly checks from $750,000 in a dividend ETF without selling a single share, but the March reconstitution quietly swapped out dozens of holdings and loaded her portfolio with semiconductors and oil.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 10, 2026

These 5 ETFs Are Built for Bear Markets. History Says Now Is a Fantastic Time to Buy.

To brace against market pullbacks, add some defensive stocks or funds to your mix. Defensive industries include healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples.

The Motley Fool • Sep 11, 2026

A Near-Perfect Buy-And-Hold Trio For Early Retirement

An early-retirement income portfolio should strive to include a combination of meaningful current yield, dependable dividend growth, and diversification. I discuss three investments that can be held for the long term that strike this powerful balance. I also discuss the risks associated with these picks.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 10, 2026

SCHD Has an International Twin. It Returned 28% in a Year, Yields 3.7%, and Charges 0.08%

SCHD dominates domestic dividend portfolios, but roughly half the world's quality payers never appear in a U.S. screen. Schwab built a companion fund applying the same rigorous filters to international markets, and the performance and yield numbers may surprise you.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 9, 2026

1 No-Brainer ETF I'm Loading Up on in 2026 and Beyond

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF's (SCHD) criteria act like a natural vetting process for investors. SCHD currently offers a dividend yield about three times that of an S&P 500 ETF.

The Motley Fool • Sep 8, 2026

SCHD ETF rally has stalled as a major risk emerges despite soaring inflows

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has moved sideways in the past few weeks as the recent rally has stalled. After peaking at $35, and becoming the biggest dividend ETF, it has retreated to $34.55, and formed several bearish patterns that may lead to a brief pullback in the near term.

Invezz • Sep 8, 2026