TBG Dividend Focus ETF maintains a 'hold' rating as fundamentals remain competitive within its category. TBG offers a 12.75% next-year EPS growth rate, which should easily support future dividend growth, and a 3.59% estimated dividend yield that's well above its 2.70% trailing yield. The portfolio is concentrated but still well-diversified at the sector level, despite managers being sector agnostic. TBG's highest-weighted equity position is Blackstone at 4.55%.
Esco said that Megger, which provides testing, monitoring, and data solutions for utilities and infrastructure companies, would join its Utility Solution Group segment.
TBG is an actively managed fund comprised of 30-40 U.S. stocks with solid track records of increasing dividends. Its expense ratio is 0.59%, and TBG's 30-day SEC yield is 3.26%. Despite its active mandate, TBG Dividend Focus ETF compares negatively to FDVV from a fundamentals perspective, offering meaningfully less growth and quality and only a marginally better yield. The fund's earnings growth rates may not be sufficient enough to sustain the 5-7% dividend growth targeted by management. Its 65.5% weighted payout ratio is arguably already stretched.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DI David Izzi Brown, LISLE/CUMMINGS Inc. | 106 | $3,386.7 | $3,929.42 | $542.72 | 16.03% |
| CE Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 71 | $2,346.13 | $2,631.97 | $285.84 | 12.18% |
| SN Stephanie Nee HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS Inc. | 14,545 | $478,299.91 | $539,183.15 | $60,883.24 | 12.73% |
Kevyn Hill Hilltop National Bank | 396 | $11,689 | $14,683.68 | $2,994.68 | 25.62% |
Charis Legacy Partners LLC Charis Legacy Partners LLC | 9,853 | $331,987.98 | $365,250.71 | $33,262.73 | 10.02% |
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The fund is designed for investors looking for growth through dividends, focusing on investments in a range of companies, from small to large capitalization, primarily within the U.S. market. Managed by a dedicated sub-adviser, the fund's strategy revolves around identifying companies with the potential for dividend growth across various sectors. This includes those that are U.S.-based or have significant operations in the U.S., and are listed on U.S. stock exchanges. By emphasizing dividend growth, the fund aims to provide a balanced approach to income and capital appreciation for its investors.
At its core, the fund invests in equity securities, including stocks of small-, mid-, and large-cap companies. The selection process is guided by the potential for dividend growth, an indicator of financial health and company maturity. This strategy offers investors exposure to a broad spectrum of the market while aiming for steady income through dividends.
The fund also allocates part of its portfolio to REITs, which are companies that own, operate, or finance income-generating real estate. REITs are a popular choice for income-focused investors, as they are required to pay out most of their taxable income as dividends. This provides the fund with a steady stream of income, in addition to potential capital appreciation.
Inclusion of MLPs in the fund’s portfolio allows investors a unique combination of equity growth potential and income distribution typical of fixed income securities. MLPs often operate in the energy sector, including pipelines and storage facilities, and offer high yield dividends. Their addition diversifies the fund’s income sources and introduces potential tax benefits for investors.