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

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF delivers a mix of yield, quality, and consistent dividend growth, making it ideal for a long-term passive income strategy. Its emphasis on durable, financially healthy companies helps maintain a dependable income stream.

The Motley Fool • 5 hours ago

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

Buy And Hold Portfolio For Next 10 Years: Potential $5,500 Monthly Income

This article presents a diversified, fund-based portfolio targeting market-matching growth and a 6%+ income yield, with lower tech exposure than the S&P 500. The model portfolio, comprising 5 ETFs and 6 CEFs, emphasizes asset class diversification—spanning blue-chip dividends, tech, real estate, gold, materials, energy, and utilities. The portfolio presented uses ahands-off approach, and it is diversified among many asset classes to be able to withstand different economiccycles in the next 10 years.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 13, 2025

SCHD Is A Suckers ETF, Buy These Instead

Many dividend investors flock to the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) for its high yield and low expense ratio.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 12, 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

3 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Load Up On Right Now (And Why)

Some investors consistently seek the highest-growth stocks in the market. Others focus almost exclusively on quality, with valuation being the most vital metric to consider.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 11, 2025

Avoid The High-Yield Fund Trap: My Blueprint For High Yield And High Returns

Retiring on passive income from dividends is a great way to reduce sequence of returns risk. Many investors generate this income from a basket of high-yield CEFs and ETFs. However, this strategy comes with a lot of risks and shortcomings.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

Are You Leaving Money on the Table? The 4 Highest-Yielding Schwab ETFs

Generating a regular stream of income is a key component of any retirement planning playbook.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 10, 2025

Here Are My Top 3 High-Yield Stocks to Buy Now

Realty Income is a reliable and boring dividend payer with a 5.5% yield. Bank of Nova Scotia is a turnaround story with a 4.4% yield and a dividend history spanning nearly 200 years.

The Motley Fool • Dec 10, 2025

5 Dividend ETFs That Are Crushing the S&P 500

The fact that the rally in stocks has been led by growth-oriented tech shares has made it hard for dividend funds to keep pace.

Barrons • Dec 10, 2025