DIVB: A Valuation Discount That Is Hard To Ignore
iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB) is rated a buy for its attractive valuation, focus on total shareholder yield, and lower tech concentration versus VTI. DIVB blends dividends and buybacks, offering a disciplined approach that avoids yield traps and provides downside protection through lower P/E and P/B ratios. The fund's sector allocation reduces tech concentration risk, increases exposure to financials, staples, and energy, and supports capital preservation in volatile markets.