VIG's Index Removes the Highest-Yielding 25% of Dividend Stocks Before Holders Ever Own Them

Own Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) for the income, and you are being quietly shortchanged by design.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 19, 2026

Are Inflation Fears Back? ETFs May Help Protect Your Portfolio

Rising oil prices and geopolitical risks are reigniting inflation fears. Explore ETFs that may help investors build a more resilient portfolio.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 18, 2026

After Comparing Every Dividend Growth ETF, These 3 Give You a Raise Every Year Without Giving Up Growth

Dividend growth investing rewards patience with a real income raise year after year, but not every fund in the category delivers that promise the same way.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 17, 2026

I Checked VIG's Top Holdings. They're Not What You'd Expect From a Dividend ETF.

VIG tracks an index focused on dividend growers. They have historically delivered the highest total returns among dividend stocks.

The Motley Fool • Aug 16, 2026

SCHD vs VIG: After Comparing the Two Most Popular Dividend ETFs in America, One Is the Better Buy for 2026

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) are the two heavyweights of American dividend investing, and they take opposite approaches to the same goal.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 13, 2026

Your 2026 Social Security Raise Is About $56 a Month. These 3 ETFs Are the Raise You Actually Needed

The Social Security Administration confirmed a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, which works out to roughly $56 a month for the average retiree.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 10, 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

Microsoft's Earnings Beat: A Ripple Effect Across ETF Landscape

Driven by strong growth in the Azure cloud and Copilot businesses, Microsoft (MSFT) delivered another standout quarterly earnings report, topping Wall Street expectations and reinforcing the company's role as a leader in the AI infrastructure buildout.  Key Takeaways Microsoft delivered strong earnings exceeding analyst expectations with an EPS of $4.74 and $90 billion in revenue.

ETF Trends • Jul 30, 2026

Is Wall Street Valuation Ripe? 4 ETFs May Protect You

Wall Street looks pricey as AI, rate and valuation risks build up. These four ETFs could help investors stay defensive without exiting the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 30, 2026

SCHD vs. VIG: Which Dividend ETF Could Build More Wealth Over 20 Years?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF considers dividend growth, yield, and quality, making it look more like a traditional dividend stock portfolio. Due to its methodology, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has more growth and tech exposure than the typical dividend ETF.

The Motley Fool • Jul 28, 2026