{
  "id": 6020436,
  "title": "Should You Forget High-Yield Dividend ETFs and Buy a Dividend Growth ETF Instead?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/should-you-forget-high-yield-dividend-etfs-and-buy-a-dividend-growth",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-06T19:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/forget-high-yield-dividend-etfs-190500231.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When deciding between high-yield dividend ETFs and dividend growth ETFs, the choice depends on an investor's priorities. High-yield ETFs, such as the Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF, focus on stocks with the highest dividend yields, often including REITs. These ETFs tend to have high distribution yields, such as 6.55% for the Global X ETF, but may offer lower long-term returns. For example, the VIG ETF has a 5-year average annualized return of 10.2%, compared to 6.4% for the Global X ETF. On the other hand, dividend growth ETFs, like the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, prioritize stocks with a history of increasing dividends annually. While the 12-month distribution yield for VIG is lower at 1.48%, the long-term returns tend to be higher, as seen in the 10.2% 5-year average annualized total return for VIG. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF offers a middle ground, with a 3.13% 12-month distribution yield and a strong record of returns, including a 10% 5-year average annualized total return. Investors should consider their goals and preferences when choosing between these ETF options, as they each have their own advantages and potential drawbacks.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "High-yield ETFs prioritize highest dividend yields, often including REITs.",
    "Dividend growth ETFs focus on stocks with increasing annual dividends.",
    "Middle ground ETFs balance yield and growth, like Schwab Dividend Equity."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Motley Fool",
        "title": "Should You Forget High-Yield Dividend ETFs and Buy a Dividend Growth ETF Instead?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/should-you-forget-high-yield-dividend-etfs-and-buy-a-dividend-growth-6024892",
        "published": "2026-09-06T18:45:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Should You Forget High-Yield Dividend ETFs and Buy a Dividend Growth ETF Instead?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/should-you-forget-high-yield-dividend-etfs-and-buy-a-dividend-growth-6033073",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:05:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}