Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

VIG

Market cap $110B

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Maintaining adequate diversification is extremely important. However, unless you have simplifying anchors for a portfolio, it can be very easy to lose proper diversification. I share a portfolio strategy - along with specific picks - that can deliver a diversification, low-stress portfolio that generates very attractive income and dividend growth.

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Market jitters return on fresh U.S.-Iran tensions. Energy, dividend, low-volatility and defensive ETFs could help investors navigate renewed uncertainty.

Markets are being tested again. The AI trade has spent the past several weeks under real pressure, with memory, semiconductor, and neocloud names selling off hard after an extraordinary first half.

With S&P 500 earnings expected to rise 20% year over year, investors can take a more aggressive approach to equities. The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and even the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) benefit from this.

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is the ideal long-term wealth-building vehicle because it combines a high tech allocation with a high defensive equity allocation. This "barbell" portfolio weighting helps balance the two segments out and delivers a smoother long-term ride for investors.

The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:DGRO) and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) look like siblings on any fund screener: both hunt large-cap U.S.

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF focuses on consistent growth with a lower yield, while Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF prioritizes higher current income Both funds offer an identical and ultra-low 0.04% expense ratio and are managed by the same issuer Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF maintains a larger assets under management (AUM) and carries a heavier weight in technology stocks