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3 HOT DIVIDEND ETFS FOR INCOME AND LONG-TERM GROWTH

Dividend investing is one of the simplest ways to pursue two goals at
the same time: RELIABLE CASH FLOW and COMPOUNDING INTEREST OVER TIME.

The challenge is that building a dividend portfolio stock-by-stock
takes real work. It requires screening for quality, monitoring payout
ratios and balance sheets, staying ahead of dividend cuts, and keeping
the portfolio diversified across sectors. That’s manageable for some
investors, but for many, it becomes a time-consuming job.

That’s where dividend ETFs can shine. A well-built dividend ETF can
deliver:

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diversified exposure to hundreds (or thousands) of dividend-paying
companies,

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built-in rebalancing and rules-based discipline, and

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consistent distributions without the need to constantly manage
positions.

Vanguard tends to be a go-to provider in this category for one main
reason: FEES. Low expense ratios matter in dividend strategies because
returns often compound over many years. When fees are low, more of the
income and price appreciation stays invested.

Below are three widely used Vanguard dividend ETFs that cover the core
needs of most income-focused portfolios: dividend growth, higher yield
today, and international diversification.

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ETF: VANGUARD DIVIDEND APPRECIATION ETF (SYM: VIG)
THE DIVIDEND-GROWTH “CORE” FOR LONG-TERM COMPOUNDING

VIG is designed for investors who want dividend income that can grow
over time. The fund tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index, which
focuses on companies with a track record of increasing their dividends
year after year.

This approach tends to produce a slightly lower starting yield than
high-dividend strategies, but it often compensates with:

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higher-quality balance sheets,

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more consistent profitability, and

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stronger long-term total return potential.

WHAT VIG TYPICALLY HOLDS: large-cap, durable businesses with steady
cash flow and shareholder-friendly capital allocation. It’s the
“sleep-well” style of dividend investing, emphasizing dividend
_reliability and growth_ more than maximum yield.

COST ADVANTAGE: VIG’s expense ratio is just 0.05%, making it one of
the most cost-efficient dividend funds in the market.

ROLE IN A PORTFOLIO: VIG often functions as the “core equity
income” allocation—built for investors who want their dividend
stream to rise over time, helping offset inflation and preserving
purchasing power.

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ETF: VANGUARD HIGH DIVIDEND YIELD ETF (SYM: VYM)
THE HIGHER-YIELD “INCOME NOW” OPTION

Some investors want more income today, not just more income later.
That’s where VYM fits.

VYM focuses on U.S. companies with above-average dividend yields,
which tends to push portfolio composition toward mature,
cash-generative businesses. Vanguard describes VYM as tracking the
FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, offering exposure to higher-yielding
U.S. stocks.

WHY VYM STANDS OUT:

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a higher starting yield than dividend-growth funds

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broad diversification across hundreds of holdings

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low fees

COST ADVANTAGE: VYM’s expense ratio is 0.06%.

PORTFOLIO CHARACTER: Because it screens for higher yield, VYM can
overweight value-leaning sectors such as financials, energy, and
consumer staples (depending on market conditions). That creates a
different risk profile than VIG: more “income today,” potentially
less growth tilt.

ROLE IN A PORTFOLIO: VYM often makes sense as a dedicated income
sleeve—particularly for investors who prioritize current cash flow,
or want to boost portfolio yield without taking single-stock dividend
risk.

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ETF: VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL HIGH DIVIDEND YIELD ETF (SYM: VYMI)
THE GLOBAL INCOME DIVERSIFIER

A common portfolio weakness is overreliance on U.S. dividends and U.S.
economic conditions. VYMI aims to solve that by providing broad
exposure to high-dividend international companies.

Vanguard describes VYMI as tracking the FTSE All-World ex US High
Dividend Yield Index, holding non-U.S. companies with higher yields
across developed and emerging markets.

WHY VYMI CAN MATTER:

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international dividends can diversify income sources,

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global sector weights differ from the U.S., and

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some regions are more dividend-centric in their capital return
culture.

COST AND SCALE: VYMI’s expense ratio is 0.17%, higher than the two
U.S.-focused ETFs—but still low relative to many international
income funds.

ROLE IN A PORTFOLIO: VYMI can serve as the international income
sleeve—helping diversify dividend exposure across currencies,
economies, and industries outside the U.S. It can be especially useful
when U.S. equity valuations are elevated and investors want a broader
opportunity set.

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