Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF adjusts strategy to avoid high-yield stocks
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 26
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What happened
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is adjusting its stock selection criteria to avoid high-yielding stocks that might be considered yield traps. The ETF targets companies that have increased their annual payouts for at least 10 consecutive years. Furthermore, the index eliminates the highest-yielding 25% of eligible stocks.
From fool.com
Why it matters
The strategy reflects a preference for dividend growth predictability over maximizing immediate yield. Investors using this ETF are seeking consistent income growth to preserve purchasing power, rather than the largest current dividend payout.
From fool.com