It’s 2026, and suddenly everyone’s interested in dividends? Like, now they care? It’s always tech, tech, tech, and then when tech stumbles, it’s a mad scramble for anything that pays out more than a rounding error. It’s just… predictable. And irritating. The market’s broadened, sure, but it’s not like energy and small caps were asking to be ignored for the last decade.
Look, I’m not saying dividends are bad. I’m saying people are treating them like a magical solution. Like a payout suddenly fixes a fundamentally flawed business. It doesn’t. It just… delays the inevitable. But fine, let’s talk ETFs. Because apparently, that’s what people want. There’s one I’d consider, and another… well, let’s just say I have questions. So many questions.
Buy hand over fist: Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG 0.23%) is… acceptable. It’s not perfect, nothing is. But it’s got a basic level of… respect for the process. They look for companies that actually, you know, increase their dividends. Ten years running. It’s like a minimum standard of competence. And then, get this, they toss out the highest yields. Because apparently, a 7% yield is a red flag. Who knew? It’s like they’re acknowledging that a ridiculously high payout probably means something’s wrong. It’s almost…logical.
The labor market cooling? Geopolitical tensions? Please. These are just… things that happen. But this ETF, it’s positioned to maybe, possibly, not completely fall apart when those things happen. It’s still loaded with tech, though. 27%? Seriously? It’s like they couldn’t resist. But the financials, healthcare, industrials… that’s a decent base. A little diversification. It’s not a miracle, but it’s… fine. It’s adequate. Which, frankly, is a win these days.
Avoid: Global X SuperDividend ETF
The Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV +0.19%)? Oh, where do I even begin? It’s a siren song of high yields. A trap for the unsuspecting. They just grab the 100 highest-yielding stocks, equally weighted. That’s it. No quality checks. No due diligence. Just… the highest yield. It’s like they’re actively trying to find the most precarious investments possible. And then they equally weight them? What kind of logic is that? It’s like saying, “Let’s give the same importance to a solid company and a business that’s about to go under!”
Financials, real estate, energy… it’s a recipe for disaster. Heavily weighted to the riskiest sectors. And 70% international? Are they trying to complicate things? It’s like they’re saying, “Let’s add as much volatility as humanly possible!” Maybe, maybe, if you’re looking for a tiny boost in yield and you’re willing to risk everything, it’s acceptable. But in this environment? It’s just asking for trouble. It’s like they want to lose money. I swear, some people just have a knack for making terrible decisions.
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2026-01-28 19:33