Your CD Matured and the Bank Hopes You Won't Notice the New Rate. These 3 ETFs Are the Better Rollover
Your bank just sent you the letter. That 12-month CD you locked in last year has matured, and the renewal offer looks suspiciously close to the 1.68% national average the FDIC says banks are quietly paying right now.
Is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) debuted on 06/10/2014, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
Chasing Yield Is a Trap. These 3 Dividend ETFs Pay You Without the Risk
As investors search for reliable sources of passive income, many are naturally drawn to the highest-yielding dividend-paying funds.
DGRO: A Buy As Capital Rotates Out Of Chips
I view the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF as a compelling buy amid potential capital rotation out of semiconductors. DGRO's portfolio construction prioritizes companies with strong free cash flows, consistent dividend growth, and positive earnings forecasts, filtering out value traps. The ETF has a low starting yield (1.9%) but boasts an 8.93% 10-year dividend CAGR and 11 consecutive years of dividend growth.
DGRO's December Rebalance Could Reshape Healthcare Exposure: Here's What to Watch
The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:DGRO) trades near $77, up roughly 11% year to date year-to-date.
Forget Chasing Yield: This Is the Best Dividend ETF if You Actually Reinvest
Chasing yield is the most expensive habit in dividend investing, and the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:DGRO) exists precisely because a lot of investors keep doing it anyway.
DGRO vs. VIG: Which Dividend-Growth ETF Compounds Your Income Faster?
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.
DGRO Wins Out Over VIG: Better Momentum And A Smoother Ride
The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF is rated a Buy for its superior price stability and recent momentum versus the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, which is rated Hold. DGRO's 5-year dividend growth entry rule and 75% payout ratio cap enable inclusion of cash-rich, newer dividend growers, better suited for the current high-rate environment. DGRO's dividend-dollar weighting and more lenient yield exclusion result in higher yield (1.94% vs. VIG's 1.47%) and greater utility sector allocation, without materially increasing risk.
The 3 Best Dividend ETFs to Build Lasting Retirement Income in 2026
Retirees heading into the back half of 2026 face a familiar puzzle: how to pull steady income from a stock portfolio without sacrificing growth that protects against inflation.
Is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Launched on 06/10/2014, the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
DGRO Vs. VOO: Dividend Stocks' Valuation Gap To S&P 500 Nears Decade Highs
I adjust my rating for the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF to buy from my earlier strong buy. Key considerations include the evolving interest rate outlook and valuation dynamics relative to the broader market approximated by the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. A higher-for-longer rate scenario could pressure DGRO's valuation more than the broader market.
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF $DGRO Stock Holdings Boosted by Confluence Wealth Services Inc.
Confluence Wealth Services Inc. boosted its position in iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:DGRO) by 11.2% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,042,635 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 105,355 shares during the
