Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund seeks to track the performance of the Mergent Dividend Achievers Select Index which measures the investment return of common stocks of companies that have a record of increasing dividends over time.

Performance

TODAY	1 DAY	5 DAY	10 DAY	1 MO	3 MO	6 MO	1 YR	2 YR	5 YR
-0.4%	-0.3%	-0.3%	1.0%	3.5%	8.0%	16.9%	25.4%	28.6%	42.8%

Technical

ALPHA	BETA	R2	STD DEV
0.0033	0.828	0.962	0.046

• Dividend ETF with Growth Tilt Makes a Comeback

  05-12-2013 09:05 AM by Tom Lydon

  The S&P 500 keeps rising and dividend exchange traded fund investors are feeling more confident as they start to favor growth over yield. Over the past month, total returns of the two most popular dividend funds, the growth-minded Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEAr...

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• Dividend ETFs for 2013

  05-04-2013 07:41 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds are still an investor favorite in this low-yield, income-starved environment. Investors have a number of fund choices to pick from that will complement an income-producing strategy. "There are a lot of reasons to recommend dividend investing. For...

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• Vanguard's Dividend Appreciation ETF

  04-21-2013 07:15 AM by Tom Lydon

  Despite the recent correction, the broad equities market could still move higher. Nevertheless, investors who are wary of any potential volatility along the road could consider exchange traded funds that focus on consistent dividend payers, say S&P analysts. "While we beli...

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• Dividend ETFs: Yields Falling as Market Rallies

  04-16-2013 07:59 AM by Tom Lydon

  Corporate America's dividend payouts are on the rise, but dividend related exchange traded funds are actually seeing yields diminish as the equities market rallies to new heights. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the amount of dividend payments increased $14.5 billion d...

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• A Closer Look at Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

  04-12-2013 06:43 AM by Tom Lydon

  High-yield investments options have been all the rage with many seeking bond alternatives to boost income needs. However, investors should not forget exchange traded funds that track well-established, solid dividend stocks. For example, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (...

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• More Dividend ETFs Hitting the Market Amid Strong Demand

  03-16-2013 06:38 AM by Tom Lydon

  There are about 50 different dividend-focused ETFs trading that use company payouts as a screening process. Some experts say the dividend sector is blowing up and competition couldn't be fiercer. "Investors have poured more than $69 billion into these products, with much of th...

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• Dividend ETFs Remain in Favor as Stocks Hit Record Highs

  03-14-2013 06:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  The Dow Jones Industrial Index has hit new highs along with a rebound in U.S. equity markets, while specific dividend exchange traded funds remain in favor. Certain funds are maintaining streams of inflows and performance while others within the same sector have fallen to the sid...

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• Buyback, Dividend ETFs Boosted as Companies Return Record Cash

  03-08-2013 03:09 PM by Tom Lydon

  With the Dow Jones Industrial Average at an all-time high, Corporate America is in better shape than the average American after the financial crisis. Companies are seeing profits rise and firms are returning cash to investors at a record pace, which has provided a lift to ETFs th...

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• Breaking Down a Pair of Vanguard Dividend ETFs

  03-07-2013 06:24 AM by Tom Lydon

  When browsing for a suitable investment, investors should not judge an exchange traded fund by its cover. It is important to peek inside a fund's inner workings, lest you come across an unwanted surprise. The search for yield has brought dividend funds to the forefront of the ...

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• Here are the Most-Searched ETFs

  03-03-2013 07:08 AM by Tom Lydon

  When it comes to exchange traded funds, different types of investors have different goals. For instance, institutional investors have been looking at broad equities while individual investors and advisors leaned toward income and mitigating risk. According to a list of the mos...

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• A Vanguard Dividend ETF with a Focus on Quality

  02-27-2013 12:52 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividends provide an additional source of income and returns in an equity portfolio, but investors should still know the type of exposure dividend exchange traded fund investments provide. While high yield dividend ETFs generate attractive yields, the dividends may not be sust...

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• Dividend and Buyback ETFs: A Match Made in Heaven?

  02-26-2013 06:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-themed ETFs have been all the rage with investors looking to boost income in stocks rater than bonds. Meanwhile, an ETF focused on companies that are buying back their shares has outperformed the market by a wide margin. Now, new research suggests that combining divid...

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• Dividend ETFs: Morningstar's Top International Pick

  02-20-2013 06:33 AM by Tom Lydon

  International equities continue to offer decent valuations compared to U.S. stocks, making the case for investing in overseas dividend exchange traded funds stronger. PowerShares International Dividend Achievers (NYSEArca: PID) holds quality companies with minimum volatility, and...

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• Investors Still Want Dividend ETFs for Yield

  01-31-2013 06:14 AM by Tom Lydon

  After finding clarity on the tax debate, investors are returning to dividend-paying stocks and exchange traded funds in search of yield and more conservative strategies for equities. Interest-bearing accounts like money market fund and short-term deposits are earning less than...

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• ETF Opportunities as Budget Deal Affects U.S. Growth

  01-18-2013 11:19 AM by Tom Lydon

  Despite a resolution to the fiscal cliff, the consequences of the budget deal will still negatively affect the markets and exchange traded funds. One iShares analyst points out some potential pitfalls and opportunities in the months ahead. "The fiscal drag left in place by the...

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• S&P Ranks Largest ETF Managers

  01-09-2013 12:45 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded fund industry assets are at about $1.3 trillion, with about 88% of this concentrated among the top four providers. BlackRock iShares, Vanguard, PowerShares and State Street Global Advisors are considered the largest ETF providers, with Market Vectors and WisdomTre...

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• Dividend Stocks, ETFs Could See Higher Payouts

  01-02-2013 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  After years on the decline, dividends are making a comeback. More companies are beginning to reward stock shareholders, along with dividend-related exchange traded funds, by issuing larger payouts. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, S&P 500 companies will pay out cash...

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• Seven ETFs to Watch in 2013

  12-25-2012 06:59 AM by Tom Lydon

  As the economic outlook gets murkier heading into the so-called fiscal cliff, investors should stick to high-quality stocks and exchange traded funds. Moreover, investors shouldn't overlook opportunities in the emerging markets and fixed-income space. Steven Goldberg for Kipli...

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• Dividend and Bond ETFs Will Stay Hot in 2013: S&P

  12-24-2012 12:30 PM by Tom Lydon

  As 2012 comes to an end and we head into the new year, exchange traded funds that generate income and investments that cover the international and emerging markets will continue to attract a lot of interest, S&P Capital analysts say. "Despite potentially higher taxes, divi...

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• PIMCO Total Return ETF Manager Gross Offers 5 Investing Tips

  12-24-2012 10:35 AM by Tom Lydon

  For the exchange traded fund investors who are reluctant to just sit idly by while the government hikes up taxes and diminishes overall wealth, PIMCO's resident bond guru, Bill Gross, suggests a couple of steps to hedge the pending wealth tax. Gross manages the PIMCO Total Ret...

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• Why There is no Substitute for Dividend ETFs

  12-13-2012 06:20 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend stocks and exchange traded funds are a great income-producing investment tool and can bolster a retirement account in a yield-starved market. A dividend is also a bellwether for a high quality, stable stock that can suit any portfolio well. Investors will be hard-pressed...

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• Dividend ETFs and the Fiscal Cliff

  12-04-2012 06:27 AM by Tom Lydon

  The fiscal cliff deadline is less than a month away, and Washington is looking at higher taxes on dividends for high-income investors as a way to diminish the burgeoning deficit. Nevertheless, dividend exchange traded fund investors should not overreact to the proposed tax hikes,...

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• Dividend ETF Weights Stocks by Yield

  11-27-2012 06:37 AM by Tom Lydon

  SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEArca: SDY) is made up of companies that have a consistent history of boosting their dividends annually for the past 25 years. The exchange traded fund sharpens its income focus even more by weighting individual stocks by their dividend yield. The...

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• ETFs for the Fiscal Cliff: Dividends, Consumer Staples and Munis

  11-24-2012 06:08 AM by Tom Lydon

  The fiscal cliff is about one month from materializing and investors are setting up defense for their portfolios. Should the tax increases and spending cuts come to fruition, the best way to save capital is to have it parked where it will be safe. Certain sector exchange traded f...

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• Dividend ETFs 2.0

  11-15-2012 08:16 AM by Tom Lydon

  As investors hunt for yield, exchange traded fund providers are churning out more dividend stock funds to satiate the growing demand, but some are skeptical that the new wave of dividend ETFs may not be up to par with the older generation. Morningstar analyst Michael Rawson po...

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• Dividend ETFs: What Obama Win Means for Tax Rates

  11-08-2012 08:39 AM by Tom Lydon

  President Barack Obama securing a second term means the lower tax rate on qualified dividends for wealthier investors could be allowed to expire at the end of the year, impacting those who have piled into dividend-themed ETFs. Obama's re-election endangers tax breaks enacted a...

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• A 'Bucket' ETF Retirement Strategy for Moderate Investors

  11-02-2012 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  For those seeking to invest toward their Golden Years, exchange traded fund products provide low-cost, diversified exposure to broad asset classes, allowing investors to remain hands-off and spend less time worrying about their nest egg. Christine Benz, Morningstar's director ...

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• Tax Debate Puts Dividend, Muni Bond ETFs in Focus

  10-28-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Taxes are a sticking point going into the Presidential election, and the tax debate will put income generating stocks and municipal bond exchange traded funds into focus. With the Bush-era 15% dividend tax rate slated to expire at the end of the year, many investors are concer...

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• Dividend and International ETFs for the U.S. Fiscal Cliff

  10-17-2012 02:03 PM by Tom Lydon

  The equities market and stock ETFs are in for a potential rough patch as the political uncertainty over the U.S. fiscal cliff could throw the markets into turmoil. Nevertheless, investors can hold onto dividend-paying stocks and diversify into international holdings to help weath...

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• Dividend ETFs to Reap Record Quarterly Payout

  10-11-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Investors have honed in on dividend exchange traded funds as Treasury yields remain depressed near historical lows. Now with companies raising payouts to shareholders to record levels, dividend ETFs look like they have even more going for them. "Dividends continue to have a gr...

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• Dividend, REIT and High-Yield ETFs for Income

  10-08-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Income generating exchange traded funds are the hot spot in 2012. Investors have flocked to them in droves and bid up prices, but there are still pockets of the market that offer yield as interest rates remain grounded. "It is hard to find bargains in this market for dividend ...

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• ETFs and the Presidential Election

  09-12-2012 04:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Presidential campaigns are in full swing and November is just around the corner. Investors and politicos are carefully monitoring the equities market to try to glean any hints. With stocks and exchange traded funds rallying, the incumbent may hold out, S&P analysts say. Si...

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• Dividend ETFs: Look Before You Leap

  08-27-2012 11:23 AM by Tom Lydon

  Considering the paltry yields in U.S. Treasury bonds and money market funds, investors have turned to dividend-producing stocks and exchange traded funds to help generate some extra cash. However, like with any investment product, investors should take a moment to look over what ...

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• An ETF That Tracks Quality Dividend Stocks

  08-21-2012 07:02 AM by Tom Lydon

  In the ongoing hunt for yields, exchange traded fund investors have delved deep into the markets, fishing out the highest yielding, and often riskiest, funds. Investors, though, should not overlook the more stable ETFs that provide exposure to quality dividend-producing firms. ...

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• Dividend Stocks and ETFs: Is Bigger Better?

  08-13-2012 09:02 AM by Tom Lydon

  Large-cap growth stocks and focused dividend exchange traded funds have weathered the market uncertainty in 2012 in stride. Investors may be wondering if the success of dividend focused ETFs may be winding down or if it is just getting warmed up. "Large-cap stocks have shown a...

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• Dividend ETFs Benefit from Higher Payouts

  08-02-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have experienced exponential growth this year, and the case for investing in them has just gotten stronger. The paltry yield environment is expected to hang around for some time with the Federal Reserve committed to keeping rates low, so the news th...

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• How to Sift Through Dividend ETFs

  07-18-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend focused exchange traded funds are becoming an important tool in many portfolios. There are so many funds trading that investors may find themselves perplexed when it comes down to investing in one. "If you look at the traditional income products, many of them actually...

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• Tom Lydon on CNBC Asia: Planning a Defensive Portfolio

  07-11-2012 12:14 PM by John Spence

  Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC Asia recently to discuss his view on planning a defensive portfolio. Watch the CNBC video to see the full interview.

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• This Dividend ETF Carves Out Financial Stocks

  07-09-2012 05:55 AM by Tom Lydon

  The dividend theme is still the ticket in 2012, but others, like financials, are not. As big banks, and the financial sector, continue to present a degree of volatility, income focused investors should appreciate the WisdomTree Dividend ex-Financial ETF (NYSEArca: DTN). [Surveyin...

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• Appraising the Largest Dividend ETF

  06-29-2012 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The expectation for a continued low yield environment and ongoing market volatility has kept the dividend investment theme alive. Dividend-paying exchange traded funds, such as the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund (NYSEArca: VIG), are a popular option for investors se...

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• S&P's Dividend ETF Pick

  06-18-2012 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend ETFs have attracted a big following as investors seek refuge from the high market volatility. For instance, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (NYSEArca: VIG) holds high quality companies that have the ability and commitment to increase their dividends over ...

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• Tom Lydon, Chuck Jaffe Talk ETF of the Week: Dividends

  06-14-2012 11:52 AM by Tom Lydon

  Click here to listen. I do the "ETF of the Week" for MarketWatch every Thursday on Chuck Jaffe's MoneyLife Show where I highlight big movers and disappointments within the exchange traded fund market. This week, I looked at the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca...

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• ETF Spotlight: Vanguard Dividend Appreciation

  06-14-2012 09:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  ETF Spotlight on the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca: VIG), part of an ongoing series. Assets: $13.5 billion. Objective: The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation fund tries to reflect the performance of the Dividend Achievers Select Index, which is comprised of stock...

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• Vanguard ETF Has Biggest Target Stake Among Dividend Funds

  06-13-2012 02:04 PM by John Spence

  Shares of Target (NYSE: TGT) traded higher Wednesday after the retailer boosted its quarterly dividend by 20%. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca: VIG) has the largest position in Target among dividend-themed exchange traded funds. Target comprises 2.2% of the Vangua...

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• Comparing Dividend Yields in REIT ETFs

  06-07-2012 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Yield hunters have branched into alternative segments of the market in search of income, adding real estate investment trust exchange traded funds to their dividend portfolios. However, REIT investors should consider the potential risks that the sector faces. According to the ...

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• Three Dividend ETFs to Consider

  06-04-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividends are a big contributor to the overall return of benchmarks such as the Standard & Poor's 500. The focused exchange traded funds offer investors low cost exposure to large numbers of dividend paying stocks, in one shot. "As of this writing, the U.S. stock market is...

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• Special Report: Surveying the Dividend ETF Landscape

  06-01-2012 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  As more people shift assets around to invest toward their golden years, income-seeking investors are finding less opportunities in traditional fixed-income products. Yields in CDs, money market accounts and Treasury bonds are already at their record lows after investors piled int...

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• Dissecting Vanguard’s Two Largest Dividend ETFs

  05-21-2012 07:54 AM by Tom Lydon

  Vanguard's two largest dividend-themed ETFs are Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEArca: VYM) and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca: VIG). More individuals are turning to dividend ETFs as an income play, but investors need to be aware that varying dividend ETF pr...

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• Dividend ETFs May See Higher Payouts

  05-04-2012 09:05 AM by Tom Lydon

  With the paltry yields being offered by safe-haven Treasury bonds, alternative income-generating assets such as dividend exchange traded funds are attracting a wider audience. Dividend ETF investors may now draw upon a more diversified pool of stock components and look for higher...

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• Dividend ETFs: A Solution to Stock Picking

  05-01-2012 08:50 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend stock investors should consider diversified exchange traded funds to save time on researching individual companies and limit single-stock risk. "As great as being a dividend investor is, it does require time. Why? To find, research both potential purchases but also c...

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• Dividend ETFs in Focus as Companies Raise Payouts

  04-05-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Corporate America is sitting on a lot of cash and more companies are beginning to dole out more with dividends. With companies issuing higher payouts and bond yields still low, dividend exchange traded funds may begin to attract even greater interest. S&P 500 dividends ros...

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• Total Return: Why Dividends Matter for ETFs

  02-17-2012 07:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Many income-focused investors are using dividend exchange traded funds to anchor the equity component of their portfolio. Dividend ETFs are more volatile than bonds, but some investors like the combination of yield and chance for capital appreciation. As we witnessed in 2011, ...

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• Best Dividend ETFs

  02-16-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have become a key component holding for many investors, especially for those looking for that extra bit of cash on the side. Dividend ETFs specifically pick out companies known for their dividend yields, but among the ETF universe, the markets m...

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• Is There a Bubble in Dividend ETFs?

  02-14-2012 09:43 AM by John Spence

  Investors fed up with rock-bottom interest rates and Treasury yields have piled into dividend-paying stocks, and dividend exchange traded funds outperformed the market by a wide margin last year. However, rich valuations in some dividend stocks and proposals to raise tax rates on...

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• Can Dividend ETFs Sustain Their Performance?

  02-08-2012 11:12 AM by Tom Lydon

  In 2011, the dividend growth strategy ruled the stock market, as conservative investors were seeking yield and relative safety. The S&P 500 was mostly flat for the year, while focused exchange traded funds such as the Vanguard Dividend Growth Strategy (NYSEArca: VIG) gained n...

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• Dividend ETF Can Anchor a Portfolio

  01-27-2012 02:06 PM by Tom Lydon

  Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca: VIG) has the potential to be a core holding within a portfolio because it holds a diversified collection of high-quality dividend stocks. The index holds U.S. stocks that have increased their dividend payout for at least the past deca...

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• U.S. ETFs See More Inflows

  01-15-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  U.S.-listed exchange traded funds attracted higher inflows in 2011 to take the business to $1 trillion in assets under management. Leading the charge, Vanguard brought in the most in new investment dollars for the second year in a row. While smaller providers gained greater ma...

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• Can Dividend ETFs Outperform Again After Stellar 2011?

  01-13-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-themed exchange traded funds outperformed in 2011 but are lagging the overall market so far this year with investors favoring growth sectors rather than dividend payers. Dividend ETFs were all the rage last year due to low bond yields and a desire for safety in an unc...

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• CNBC - Tom Lydon Highlights Schwab/ETF Trends Analysis of Advisor ETF Usage

  01-09-2012 03:37 PM by John Spence

  Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC's Street Signs today to discuss financial advisor ETF usage in 2011 and how advisors are positioning clients' ETF assets for 2012. "2012 ETF Outlook for Advisors" by Charles Schwab and ETF Trends is available for financial advisors at ETF Virtual Summit...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Dividend Funds

  12-16-2011 10:44 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  We highlight call buying this morning in generally lightly traded options on a dividend exchange traded fund, DVY (iShares DJ Select Dividend). This play seems to reflect investor willingness to earn higher yields via equities that pay steady and attractive dividends given the fa...

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• Four Dividend ETFs with Growth Potential

  12-12-2011 11:47 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have seen intense interest from investors in 2011 as they seek shelter from market volatility in stable sectors and an income stream. For example, investors have flocked to utilities ETFs due to their conservative reputation and enticing dividend...

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• Dividend ETFs Are Not All The Same

  11-09-2011 02:55 PM by Tom Lydon

  With the yields in the Treasuries market at historic lows, dividend stock exchange traded funds (ETFs) have attracted the attention of investors. But with so many to choose from, fund providers seeking to enter this ETF space will have to have a leg up on the competition. For ...

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• Emerging Market, High-Yield Bond ETFs Lead October Inflows

  11-04-2011 09:51 AM by John Spence

  Investors piled into riskier exchange traded funds during October's rally, with ETFs tracking emerging markets and U.S. high-yield corporate bonds among the inflow leaders. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (NYSEArca: EEM) was the top-selling U.S.-listed ETF in October, accord...

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• Dividend ETF Gets Warm Reception in Europe

  11-02-2011 02:33 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have been big sellers this year in the U.S., and now a new equity-income ETF launched in Europe is off to a fast asset-gathering start. According to State Street Global Adviors, the SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats pulled in $100 million in t...

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• A Closer Look at Vanguard's High Dividend ETF

  10-20-2011 02:45 PM by Tom Lydon

  We've been covering dividend exchange traded funds a lot lately because investors can't seem to get enough information on these top-selling ETFs. Some of the largest dividend ETFs by assets have seen impressive inflows in 2011. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca: ...

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• Dissecting Two Large Dividend ETFs

  10-13-2011 02:31 PM by Tom Lydon

  Income-seeking investors are taking a closer look at dividend-paying exchange traded fund options in the ongoing hunt for returns in a low-yield environment. Many dividend ETF searches begin with the largest funds by assets with a diversified approach. Matt Krantz for USA Toda...

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• Dividend ETFs See Performance Diverge on Sector Allocations

  09-30-2011 08:38 AM by John Spence

  Investors have been flocking to dividend exchange traded funds, but the performance of these income-themed ETFs can vary from product to product based on the index's strategy, sector allocations and other factors. "Dividend paying stocks are supposed to be the 'Easy Button' of...

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• Dividend ETFs Set to Benefit from Higher Payouts

  09-07-2011 03:12 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds are set to profit from higher payouts from corporate America, but income-starved investors should keep in mind that stocks are more volatile than bonds. If the economy worsens, investors in equity-linked ETFs may suffer capital losses that could swa...

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• Investors Discover Dividend ETFs in Quest for Yield

  09-01-2011 01:34 PM by Tom Lydon

  The paltry interest rates in U.S. Treasuries have driven income-starved investors to other areas of the market for yield, including exchange traded funds that concentrate on dividend-paying stocks. "We continue to focus on companies that have the ability to generate strong lev...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Dividend Funds

  08-23-2011 10:21 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  Market turmoil such as what we have faced recently in equities often causes "value" investors to come out of the woodwork and start hunting for potential bargains. One investment strategy that seems to gather steam when equity indices have fallen sharply from their highs is th...

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• S&P’s Favorite Dividend ETFs

  08-03-2011 02:48 PM by Tom Lydon

  S&P 500 exchange traded funds were fighting to stay in positive territory for the year in Wednesday's volatile trading. But Standard & Poor's equity analyst Todd Rosenbluth notes the broad benchmark is stronger with a positive return for 2011 when factoring in dividend...

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• Be Careful When Reaching for Yield with ETFs

  06-29-2011 03:40 PM by Tom Lydon

  One of the key lessons of the credit crisis and the subprime-mortgage meltdown was that investors can unknowingly add huge risks to their portfolios when digging for just a little extra yield. ETF sponsors are launching products sporting higher payouts or tracking exotic asset...

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• Dividend ETFs to Consider as Companies Boost Payouts

  04-21-2011 10:51 AM by John Spence

  More companies such as General Electric (NYSE: GE) are raising their dividends this earnings season as they return cash on the books to shareholders. At the same time, equity investors seeking safety and income have moved into dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in ...

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• Dividend Surge Puts Specialized ETFs In Focus

  04-01-2011 05:39 AM by John Spence

  Dividend funds, one of the fastest growing segments in the exchange traded fund (ETF) business, could get more attention on news the dividend payout by S&P 500 companies grew by a record $16.6 billion in the first quarter. Since the start of the year, 117 companies in the ...

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• 3 Approaches to Dividend ETF Investing

  02-03-2011 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  If you're looking for some payouts in addition to returns, you could do a lot worse than to explore dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs). These companies can generate the returns investors crave at a better rate than the broad market. There are more than 30 dividend ETFs trad...

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• Dividend ETFs to Play Fatter Payouts

  01-24-2011 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As the economy improves, companies that are sitting on a pile of cash now feel safe enough to reward their long-term investors with higher dividend payouts. Instead of picking single stocks, you might be better off playing the dividend craze with exchange traded funds (ETFs) inst...

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• Looking For Higher Yields? Try Dividend ETFs.

  11-26-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The financial crisis has dramatized investors, and people have sought safety in bonds. As bond yields dropped and prices rose, investors may want to consider dividend-paying investments and exchange traded funds (ETFs), instead. The federal funds rate is around zero and 0.25% ...

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• How ETFs Reinvest Dividends

  10-27-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) have become a hot ticket as interest rates sink. But reinvesting those dividends works a little bit differently than what new ETF investors might be used to. Matt Krantz for USA Today reports that most mutual fund companies offer to reinve...

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• The Dividend ETF Comeback

  10-21-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investing in the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) come with a variety of risks, but stashing away some cash into some investments that yield dividends may help mitigate some of those risks while generating extra income. Solid corporate earnings from a number of large c...

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• Getting Paid in a Volatile ETF Market

  09-03-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  It may be a tough time to trade in the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), but that doesn't mean that there aren't some good picks still out there. Dividend-related ETFs are attracting more investors who want some stable returns in a volatile market. Dividend-yielding in...

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• Dividend Paying ETFs: Where to Look

  08-17-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The tax cuts implemented by the Bush administration could soon be coming to an end. If you are affected by this change, it may also be prudent to look over your holdings of dividend income and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Companies have heavily cut costs and spending ...

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• Dividend ETFs: Which Sectors Are Best?

  08-05-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors are looking for income, and they're not finding it in Treasury bonds. That's part of the reason dividend ETFs are so appealing right now. But not every sector is handing them out in equal measure. Nilus Mattive for Money and Markets has fou...

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• Why It's Time to Think About Dividend ETFs

  08-03-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Corporate America is sitting on $1.24 trillion in spare change. After a short stint spent on cost-cutting measures, corporations are now thinking about putting that money to work in addition to increasing dividends and spending more on stock buybacks. The flurry of corporate acti...

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• Dividend ETFs: Aristocrats and Achievers

  07-27-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  In this day and age of low, low yields, investors are on the prowl for some income. One place you can find it is in dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) - especially in the cream of the crop: aristocrats and achievers. Beyond the regular type of dividend-paying companies - so...

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• Dividend ETF Plays for Hiked-Up Payouts

  06-10-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investors may be uncertain these days, taking refuge in safe-havens and volatility hedging exchange traded funds (ETFs). But corporate America doesn't seem so concerned, and several big companies are hiking their dividends. Corporate America is giving investors reason to cheer...

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• Looking for Income? The Case for Dividend ETFs

  04-05-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-paying stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) lagged in 2009, but don't let that stop you from taking another look in 2010. Many companies are reinstating and even raising their dividends now that the economy is getting some color in its cheeks. Investors are lookin...

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• How Dividend ETFs Can Add Oomph to Your Portfolio

  03-29-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-paying stocks have always found a home in portfolios, especially after a bear market, when investors want a reliable source of income. A good way to gain exposure to the variety of dividend-paying companies out there is through a dividend exchange traded fund (ETF). "...

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• Dividend ETFs: Aristocrats vs. Achievers

  03-05-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Yields are in the tank, so dividend payouts may be the next best thing to finding easy money right now. It may even improve as the recovery deepens and companies boost their payouts. Dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) are an ideal way to get exposure to the different dividend...

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• Call It a Comeback: Dividend ETFs for the Income Investor

  02-25-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Yields have been dropping so low we could soon need to dig up a microscope to find them. If you're an income-oriented investor, don't lose heart - dividends and making a comeback and exchange traded funds (ETFs) will give you access to them. After the financial crisis, many ba...

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• 12 ETFs to Play Future Fed Rate Hikes

  02-19-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Growth in the U.S. economy, markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) has been aided by our exceptionally low interest rates. Yesterday, we were reminded that it's becoming increasingly important to mind the rates and be prepared to act accordingly. Yesterday, the Federal Rese...

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• 4 Ways You Can Put ETFs to Use

  02-01-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a great alternative to mutual funds. They offer full transparency, intraday liquidity and flexibility, plus lower fees. There are also ways to target specific areas of the market and create a strategy with them, too. ETFs are mutual funds that...

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• How to Play the Dividend Comeback With ETFs

  01-29-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As the markets waver and look for direction, you may be on the hunt for assets that are higher quality. Dividend-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be just the ticket. As the threat of more dividend cuts are likely behind us and the global economy regains its health, di...

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• Morningstar's Favorite ETFs

  05-29-2009 10:51 AM by Tom Lydon

  I had the pleasure this week of attending the fantastic Morningstar Investment Conference in Chicago. One of the most interesting panels I sat in on was "Our Favorite ETFs," led by Scott Burns, one of Morningstar's ETF experts. Which fund did the team like best? The answer my ...

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• How to Spot ETF Opportunities In a Recession

  04-08-2009 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  In a recession, how does one go about building a portfolio of exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Besides the trend lines, there are other things you can scope out to identify potential opportunities. The typical boom-bust pattern often demonstrates that as the market turns around,...

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• Dividends Are a Crisis Casualty; Will ETFs Be, Too?

  10-08-2008 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As the financial crisis continues to leave no economic stone unturned, dividend-slicing could affect exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold the stocks of such companies. Investors love those quarterly dividends, and they account for more than one-third of shareholders' long-te...

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• Some Dividend ETFs Are Beating the Markets

  09-11-2008 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) usually get torn up pretty bad after a bear attack, however, there are some funds that have beat the odds. Since financial companies usually dominate dividend-paying companies, it is only natural they faltered during the recent hou...

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Number of Holdings: 149

%	Ticker	Name	Sector	Market Cap	Country
4.2%	PEP	PepsiCo Inc	SOFT DRINKS	128089660000	United States
4.2%	PG	Procter & Gamble Co/...	Real Estate	214301080000	United States
4.2%	KO	Coca-Cola Co/The	SOFT DRINKS	188126630000	United States
4.1%	ABT	Abbott Laboratories	Real Estate	57800910000	United States
4.1%	WMT	Wal-Mart Stores Inc	Real Estate	260926140000	United States
4.0%	IBM	International Busine...	Technology	226759530000	United States
3.9%	CVX	Chevron Corp	Real Estate	239903750000	United States
3.8%	MCD	McDonald's Corp	RESTAURANTS	103182340000	United States
3.8%	XOM	Exxon Mobil Corp	Real Estate	400262750000	United States
3.2%	UTX	United Technologies ...	Technology	85348340000	United States

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