4 Brilliant Vanguard ETFs to Buy in July

July is shaping up as a pivotal month for index investors. The S&P 500 has cooled a bit, with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) down 1.36% since its year-to-date high on June 2 as the 10-year Treasury yield has eased to 4% and the VIX has settled at 17.65.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 8, 2026

You Could Spend 30 Years Retired With No Paycheck. These 4 ETFs Pay You Every Month

Thirty years is a long time to live without a paycheck. If you retire at 62 and celebrate your 92nd birthday, your portfolio needs to fund groceries, property taxes, insurance premiums, and the occasional grandkid's birthday check for roughly 360 monthly cycles.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 7, 2026

Report: Dividend ETF Flows Increase in June

Investor interest in dividend ETFs is increasing according to recent analysis. A monthly update from State Street Investment Management's Global Head of Research Strategists Matt Bartolini assessed a few notable trends including dividend ETF flows on the rise.

ETF Trends • Jul 2, 2026

VYM Delivers 200% in 10 Years, but the Income Tradeoff Costs $3,150 Annually

For a 70-year-old recent widow trying to simplify her late husband's portfolio, the appeal of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) starts with a simple count: 618 individual stocks, with the top 10 representing 26% of assets.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 1, 2026

Will Micro Caps Steal The Momentum Factor's Performance Crown?

Momentum continues to stand out as the dominant equity risk factor since the war with Iran began on Feb. 28. The iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF has soared more than 32% since the initial attacks on Iran—an extraordinary gain compared with the rest of the field.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 30, 2026

SCHD or VYM: Which Dividend ETF Actually Fits a Retiree's Core Holding?

For retirees building a dividend core, two names come up more reliably than almost any others.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 29, 2026

Dividend Safety Check: VYM and High-Dividend Income Durability

If you own Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VYM) for the income, the question worth asking is whether VYM's distribution can keep rising through a downturn without forcing you to reinvest at lower prices.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 26, 2026

VOOG vs. VYM: Which Vanguard ETF Is the Better Choice?

The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF has strongly outperformed the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF for 10 years -- but not in 2022, when tech stocks had a big downturn. Investors who want passive income and are concerned about the high valuations of tech stocks might want to consider the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF.

The Motley Fool • Jun 24, 2026

ETFs to Consider for Diversification Beyond the AI Trade

The recent tech sell-off serves as a reminder of why portfolio diversification and stability are important. These ETFs can help build a more balanced and resilient portfolio.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 24, 2026

Which High Dividend ETF Is Better, Vanguard's VYM or Fidelity's FDVV?

The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF offers a lower expense ratio and larger assets under management (AUM) than the Fidelity High Dividend ETF. The Fidelity High Dividend ETF provides a higher trailing dividend yield but maintains a more concentrated portfolio with higher technology exposure.

The Motley Fool • Jun 23, 2026