Here Are 5 ETFs That Retirees Use to Skip Stock Picking Entirely

Owning two or three dividend ETFs feels like extra protection, but it can quietly leave retirees paying multiple expense ratios for a nearly identical stack of stocks.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 4, 2026

Baby Boomers Should Move to These 5 Safe Dividend ETFs Before September

September historically crushes stock portfolios, and with hedge funds building the largest Nasdaq short position ever recorded, retirees depending on a bull market for income face a shrinking window to reposition into safety.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 28, 2026

Should State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on November 8, 2005, the State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 19, 2026

Is State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) debuted on 11/08/2005, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 10, 2026

5 Safest Dividend ETFs Retirees Can Buy in August and Hold Forever

Retirees looking for durable income in August 2026 face a familiar tension. The 10-year Treasury yields 4.61%, the Fed funds upper bound sits at 3.75% and has held there since Dec.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 7, 2026

Dividend Growth Versus High Yield: What's the Difference?

Dividend-focused ETFs are basking in the sunlight of strong inflows.

ETF Trends • Aug 6, 2026

Value Is Quietly Winning 2026 and These 3 Dividend-Paying Value ETFs Prove You Do Not Need Tech to Beat the Market

Halfway through 2026, dividend-oriented value ETFs are keeping pace with or beating the tech-heavy benchmarks that dominate headlines.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 23, 2026

Dividend ETF (SDY) Hits a New 52-Week High

SDY hits a 52-week high as market uncertainty strengthens the appeal of dividend stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 8, 2026

SDY: A $21.5 Billion Dividend Aristocrats ETF That's Not Very Compelling

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) is rated 'hold' due to positive features like strong diversification and a solid 2.46% estimated yield, as well as negative features like underwhelming quality. There are a couple of reasons why SDY can do well moving forward, including acceleration earnings growth and a relatively attractive 20.77x TTM P/E. However, its arbitrary screen for 20 consecutive years of dividend increases limits opportunity, and more modern strategies, like the one employed by VSDA, are proving superior.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 30, 2026

Is This the Best Dividend-Paying ETF for Retirees?

The SPDR S&P Dividend ETF has an exceptional track record of delivering reliable dividend income. A low expense ratio means more money available for compound growth.

The Motley Fool • Jun 23, 2026