Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (ARCA: SCHD)

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Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

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Consumer Defensive

Healthcare

Industrials

Consumer Cyclical

Financial Services

Technology

Communication Services

Basic Materials

Other

Utilities

To pursue its goal, the fund generally invests in stocks that are included in the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. The Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index is designed to measure the performance of high dividend yielding stocks issued by U.S. companies that have a record of consistently paying dividends, selected for fundamental strength relative to their peers, based on financial ratios. The 100-component index is a subset of the Dow Jones U.S. Broad Market Index, excluding real estate investment trusts (REITs), master limited partnerships, preferred stocks and convertibles. It is modified market capitalization weighted.

Lockheed Martin Corp

Abbvie Inc.

Home Depot Inc/The

Blackrock Inc.

Amgen Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Coca Cola Co.

Texas Instruments Inc

Chevron Corporation

Pfizer, Inc.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co

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Pepsico Inc.

Conocophillips Co

Altria Group Inc.

Merck & Co. Inc.

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SCHD

글로벌 성장 전망이 어두워지고 무역 긴장이 시장을 흔들면서, 고배당주가 주목받고 있다. OECD는 지속적인 정책 불확실성과 무역 마찰을 이유로 2025년 미국 GDP 전망을 2.2%에서 1.6%로 대폭 하향 조정했다. 이로 인해 투자자들은 가격 변동성이 심해질 때 예측 가능한 수익을 제공하는 배당주로 급격히 방향을 틀었다.

성장 전망이 사라지면 고배당 주식이 힘을 발휘: 6월에 주목할 4개의 배당주 플레이

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개별 배당주들은 변동성이 높을 수 있다. 실적 부진, 기업별 위험 또는 배당금 감축은 소득 흐름을 방해할 수 있다. 그러나 ETF는 여러 배당 성장 기업을 한데 묶어 위험을 분산시키고 수익률을 안정화한다. 배당 성장 투자를 제대로 실행하는 데 있어 Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF(NYSE:SCHD) 선두에 서 있다.

SCHD: 복리를 장기적인 부로 변환하는 배당 ETF

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최근 주식 시장에 관심을 기울여왔다면, 가치주가 화려한 성장주의 중심에서 떠오르고 있는 다소 의외의 상황을 목격한 적이 있을 것이다. 3개월 동안 러셀 1000 가치 지수는 러셀 1000 성장 지수를 11%나 앞질렀다. 작년 이맘때만 해도 기술과 인공지능(AI)이 시장을 주도했던 것과는 확연히 다른 모습이다.

인플레이션과 경기침체 우려 속 가치주 상승, 이러한 추세 활용할 ETF 4종목은?

Amid uncertain times in the market, the flow of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">investments into ETFs</a> is revealing a split in portfolio strategies, one that goes beyond just asset allocation and taps into the very behavior of investors. 
The contrast between the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) shows a key change in how market players are positioning themselves for today's economic situation: some are doubling down on long-term growth, while others are tilting towards quality income-generating assets.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">VOO's Long-Term Growth Thesis</h1>
VOO, which tracks the returns of the S&amp;P 500 index, has pulled in more than $65 billion in inflows year-to-date as of May 30, including a staggering $21 billion just in April, according to a report by Zacks Research. 
At the end of the first quarter, total assets in the ETF were $1.3 trillion. With total assets now beyond $1.3 trillion, VOO has claimed the title of the largest ETF in the world. This shows a growing preference among investors for low-cost, broad-market exposure. 
What's causing this influx isn't just VOO's remarkably low expense ratio of 0.03%, but also a renewed faith in mega-cap tech stocks and growth sectors that dominate the S&amp;P 500.
Investors seem to be taking tariff threats and policy fluctuations in stride. Ongoing cycles of proposed trade restrictions show that they are considering the events as chances to "buy the dip," a behavior in line with historical trends.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">SCHD Retains Core Dividend-Focused Base</h1>
While SCHD hasn't experienced inflows on the same scale, it still enjoys attention from investors, especially those focused on income and risk aversion. As of today, SCHD's assets are around $70 billion, buoyed by a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/05/45532640/schd-the-dividend-etf-turning-quiet-compounding-into-long-term-wealth">4% trailing 12-month dividend yield</a> and a remarkable 13-year history of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SCHD/dividends">consistent dividend payments</a> and growth. 
SCHD specializes in quality metrics such as return on equity, free cash flow to debt and a decade-long consistency in dividends, making it a more value-driven choice. Its sector allocation leans toward industrials, healthcare and consumer staples, which cushion the portfolio during turbulent times.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Growth Seekers Vs. Yield Builders </h1>
The widening gap between VOO and SCHD speaks of two very different investor mindsets. 
VOO investors are all about long-term capital growth, keeping fees low and enjoying full market exposure. They typically embrace an "accumulate and hold" approach, often reinvesting dividends automatically to take advantage of compounding returns.
On the flip side, SCHD investors are more into current income generation and capital preservation. This group often includes retirees or conservative investors who want to settle into stability. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Recession Protection Vs. Bull Market Participation </h1>
Over the past decade, a $10,000 investment in VOO has more than tripled to over $33,000, while SCHD has reached around $27,000, assuming dividends were reinvested. However, SCHD has typically experienced smaller losses during market downturns, thanks to its defensive sector focus and its avoidance of REITs and non-dividend-paying stocks.
Additionally, SCHD's 100% Qualified Dividend Income (QDI) <a href="https://www.schwabassetmanagement.com/resource/schwab-etfs-qualified-dividend-income-qdi-2024#:~:text=Last%20updated:,0225%2DYFFK">status </a>in 2024 gives it a tax efficiency moat, making it especially likeable for taxable accounts. VOO's QDI is also impressive at 97.33% in 2025, primarily due to its minimal exposure to REITs, however, there is a clear winner in this area.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Shift Toward Barbell Portfolio Construction? </h1>
More and more investors, VOO and SCHD aren't seen as opposing choices but rather as complementary options. There's a growing trend toward "barbell" strategies, which combine high-growth investments with dependable dividend income to reduce downside risk while still allowing for upside potential. 
As financial markets steer around ongoing policy-driven fluctuations, the differences between these two ETFs may become even more pronounced, providing insight into how various investor profiles are reshaping the concept of "passive" investing in 2025.
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VOO Or SCHD? Your ETF Pick Says More About You Than You Think

As global growth forecasts dim and trade tensions rattle markets, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-dividend-stocks-to-buy-and-hold">high-dividend stocks</a> are stealing the spotlight. The OECD just <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45752680/global-growth-forecast-cut-taco-and-blind-money-support-the-stock-market">slashed its U.S. GDP outlook</a> to 1.6% for 2025 from 2.2%, citing persistent policy uncertainty and trade friction. 
That's prompted investors to sharply pivot toward dividend payers—names that offer predictable income when price action gets erratic.
In an environment where the S&amp;P 500 <a href="https://www.multpl.com/s-p-500-dividend-yield/table/by-year">yields</a> a tepid 1.28%, cash-generating stalwarts with robust balance sheets and fat dividends are in high demand. Historically, dividend-paying stocks have outpaced non-payers by more than 2x in average annual returns, and June 2025 is shaping up to be no exception.
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Here are three high-yield stocks &#8211; and one ETF &#8211; that are standing out in this market:
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Realty Income Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) – Yield: 5.77%</h2>
The monthly payout machine continues to deliver, with 659 straight dividend checks and a rock-solid 75% AFFO payout ratio. 
Realty Income's <a href="https://www.realtyincome.com/sites/realty-income/files/2025-05/Quarterly_Investor_Presentation-Q1_2025.pdf">$23 billion</a> in first-quarter acquisition opportunities and A-rated credit make it a defensive pick as tariff negotiations linger.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) – Yield: 6.89%</h2>
Energy's volatility hasn't fazed this pipeline operator. Its fee-based model and <a href="https://ir.enterpriseproducts.com/news-releases/news-release-details/enterprise-reports-first-quarter-2025-earnings">$6 billion</a> in 2025 projects support a generous yield, without the commodity price drama. A steady cash-flow engine for income seekers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">OneMain Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMF#NYSE">OMF</a>) – Yield: 8.02%</h2>
With a 9.69% gain over the past month alone, OneMain Holdings blends high yield with capital appreciation. Its strong balance sheet gives investors confidence amid uncertain economic signals.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) – Yield: 3.96%</h2>
Prefer a hands-off approach? 
SCHD offers a diversified path to income with a 4% yield and holdings boasting 8.4% dividend growth over the past five years. It's a popular pick for those avoiding stock-specific risk.
As markets climb but face lingering macro uncertainty, income-focused strategies are staging a strong comeback. For investors looking to shield their portfolios while still collecting steady cash, these dividend leaders offer exactly that &#8211; without needing to call the market&#8217;s next move.
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High-Yield Stocks Flex Muscle As Growth Outlook Fades: 4 Dividend Plays To Watch In June

In the age of meme stocks, moonshot tech plays, and crypto quick wins, it might seem out of character for a young investor to get excited about Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), or Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), or a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">dividend ETF</a> that doesn't promise to 10x your money overnight.
But a revolution is quietly cooking in the portfolios of Gen-Z&#8217;ers and Millennials who follow the FIRE philosophy — Financial Independence, Retire Early. And large part of this movement is a tactic your financial advisor&#8217;s father may have suggested: dividend growth investing. In that context, Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is emerging as a solid contender for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/05/45532640/schd-the-dividend-etf-turning-quiet-compounding-into-long-term-wealth">passive income investing</a>.
Let&#8217;s explore the mood further. SCHD has a low 0.06% expense ratio, pays a 4% dividend yield, and owns stalwarts such as Verizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), and Coca-Cola. The fund is tightly rules-based, emphasizing only those firms with 10 years of dividend payment, good fundamentals, and heavy trading volume.
And that&#8217;s what attracts FIRE followers. The emotional roller coaster involved in pursuing meme tickers and &#8220;to the moon&#8221; mania is bound to lose charm, and young investors are constructing long-term portfolios intended to accumulate wealth quietly, sustainably, and with little drama.
The Philosophy 
FIRE is not about instant wealth. It&#8217;s about working hard, investing harder, and retiring earlier than the conventional age of 65-70, on a self-directed, passive income stream robust enough to pay for everything.
Dividend growth investing checks all the boxes: It offers compounding income from quarterly payments, less volatility than high-beta growth stocks, protection against inflation as dividends rise with time, and sector diversification without the drudgery of selecting individual stocks.
And SCHD? It does it all, no Reddit forum necessary.
A Financial Workhorse
With assets of more than $67 billion and an average daily volume of more than 15 million shares, it&#8217;s a big player in the dividend ETF universe. Its top 10 holdings, such as Lockheed Martin, Cisco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), and Verizon, are among the most financially secure U.S. corporations. And its built-in guardrails, such as a sector exposure cap (no more than 25%) and focus on return on equity (29.06% as of April 30), prevent it from crossing into dangerous territory.
Even during periods of market volatility, SCHD&#8217;s performance has been robust due to its mix of consumer staples, healthcare, and energy exposure. It&#8217;s not cool, but it&#8217;s reliable. And in a FIRE portfolio, that is a superpower.
Final Thought
In an era where financial news streams are dominated by AI chip makers and blockchain soap operas, SCHD is working its magic behind the scenes, assisting investors in achieving their objectives one dividend check at a time. For the next generation pursuing financial independence, and not merely flashy charts, it might be just the turtle that outpaces all the hares on the track.
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From Meme Stocks To Mature Moves: Why SCHD Might Be A Good Bet For Young Investors For Passive Income Power

As the investing universe is hot on the trail of AI unicorns and meme-driven moonshots, there&#8217;s a more subtle approach quietly making investors millionaires — one dividend check at a time. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Dividend growth investing</a> isn&#8217;t glamorous. It won&#8217;t illuminate Reddit forums or fuel CNBC arguments. But for investors intent on creating lasting, long-term wealth, especially for retirement, it could be the wisest thing you can do.
Individual dividend stocks may be temperamental. Earnings misses, company-specific risk or dividend reductions can upset your income stream. ETFs, however, package up several dividend-growing companies, spreading out risk and leveling out returns. And when it comes to getting dividend growth done correctly, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is at the front of the line.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Case For Dividend Growth</h1>
Dividend growth investing targets those companies that steadily grow their payments year in and year out. It&#8217;s not merely about receiving yield, it&#8217;s about seeing that yield build as your investment quietly grows in the background.
In the long term, this strategy provides a unique trifecta: increasing income, appreciation in capital and reduced volatility versus non-dividend stocks. Even better, it provides protection against inflation, which makes it perfect for long-term financial objectives such as retirement.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">SCHD: The MVP Of Dividend Growth ETFs</h1>
Among the expanding world of dividend-oriented ETFs, SCHD is a standout with its steadiness and resilience in the face of a burst of newer arrivals and market phenomena like stock splits.
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Expense Ratio: A mere 0.06%
Top Holdings: Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), and Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>).
SCHD follows the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, choosing only those companies with no less than 10 years of dividend increases, solid financials, and compelling yields.
Its quality-control focus, such as return on equity (average 29%) provides an extra layer of protection during downturns. And with a sector breakdown divided among energy (21%), consumer staples (19%), and healthcare (16%), SCHD balances growth with resilience.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Is There A Catch?</h1>
Naturally, even SCHD isn&#8217;t bulletproof.
Its concentration risk is something to consider. Its top 10 holdings <a href="https://www.schwabassetmanagement.com/products/schd">constitute </a>4% of the fund on an average. While not a cause for concern, it may make risk-averse investors consider more diversified ETFs like the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIG#NYSE">VIG</a>), though it provides slightly less yield at 1.8%.
And then there&#8217;s the macro risk: economic slowdowns might pinch earnings and, by proxy, dividend increases. But SCHD&#8217;s concentration in solidly financed firms puts it in a better position to weather any softening than the typical fund.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Final Thoughts: Boring Is Beautiful</h1>
SCHD isn&#8217;t a roller coaster, but it&#8217;s not meant to be. It&#8217;s the workhorse of your financial stable.
For investors who want long-term compounding, increasing income, and an element of protection from chaos, SCHD is as close as the market comes to a &#8220;set it and semi-forget it&#8221; strategy.
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SCHD: The Dividend ETF Turning Quiet Compounding Into Long-Term Wealth

Investors are turning to dividend stocks to guard their portfolios against market volatility amid trade wars and recession risks. Data from <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/research/research-sp500-dividend-aristocrats.pdf">S&amp;P Global </a>shows that from Dec. 29, 1989, through the end of February, the S&amp;P 500 Dividend Aristocrats outperformed the S&amp;P 500 in 66.67% of the months when the broader index posted a loss.
A few days ago, a dividend investor <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1jxqcdg/finally_reached_1m_4km_income_update_on_the_story/">shared</a> his income report and investing journey on r/Dividends, a Reddit community with over 700,000 followers. The portfolio screenshots shared by the investor on the social platform showed his monthly dividend income was roughly $3,960. The investor, around 40, said he started investing at the age of 20.
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&nbsp;"At the time I never took it seriously and just putting in like 20-50$ a month," he said. "I ‘seriously' started at around 23-24 when I was putting in approx, 300$ on average (that was a huge for me back then), and now averaging at around 2-2.5k per month."
The investor said while it's difficult to see his portfolio suffering declines amid the current market environment, he's playing the "long game" and believes stocks will eventually go in a positive territory.&nbsp;
The investor said he's never been a "big spender" and has expenses of about €700 a month. He lives in Europe where cost of living is not "that high," he wrote.
"Other than that we have two old cars (20 and 15 years) &#8211; included in above expenses. We don't wear fancy clothes or spend money on impressing others (this can cost you a fortune)," he added.&nbsp;
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Let's take a look at some of the key dividend stocks in his portfolio.
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF&nbsp;
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index and provides exposure to some of the top dividend stocks trading in the U.S., including Verizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).&nbsp;
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF&nbsp;
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>) makes money by investing in some of the most notable large-cap U.S. stocks and selling call options.&nbsp;
Ares Capital&nbsp;
Ares Capital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>), a business development company, was one of the top stocks in the investor&#8217;s portfolio. He earned $1,920 in annual dividends from the stock.
Public Storage&nbsp;
Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) is a California-based REIT that operates self-storage facilities. The stock has a dividend yield of 4.1%. BofA Securities recently <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4433284-public-storage-extra-space-storage-upgraded-on-positive-self-storage-reits-sector-view">upgraded</a> the stock to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to $368 from $349.
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SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;
With a 1.2% dividend yield, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) provides investors exposure to the broader US market. The investor made $1,218 in annual dividends from his investment in the fund.&nbsp;
Altria Group
Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) has a dividend yield of about 7%. The tobacco giant accounted for about $800 in annual dividend income for the investor, according to the screenshots he shared on the social media platform.&nbsp;
PepsiCo Inc
Beverage giant Pepsi (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) has <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=pepsi+dividend+increase+consecuitve+years&amp;oq=pepsi+dividend+increase+consecuitve+years&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQIRgKGKABMgkIAhAhGAoYoAEyCQgDECEYChigATIJCAQQIRgKGKABMgcIBRAhGI8CMgcIBhAhGI8C0gEINTgxN2owajeoAgCwAgA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">increased</a> its dividends for over 50 consecutive years. The company recently reported first-quarter earnings that missed Wall Street estimates while revenue beat expectations. The stock yields 4%.&nbsp;
Johnson &amp; Johnson
Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) is one of the most reliable dividend stocks, having raised its payouts for 63 <a href="https://www.investor.jnj.com/news/news-details/2025/Johnson--Johnson-Announces-63rd-Consecutive-Year-of-Dividend-Increase-Raises-Quarterly-Dividend-by-4-8/default.aspx">consecutive</a> years. The stock is up 8% so far this year. The company recently <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4431340-johnson-johnson-projects-400m-tariff-impact">flagged</a> a $400 million hit related to President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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40-Year-Old Making $4K a Month in Dividends Reveals His Top 8 Stocks — 'We Don't Wear Fancy Clothes or Spend Money on Impressing Others'

When markets become moody, alternating between panic and euphoria, dividend stocks tend to offer a rare type of peace: predictability. For decades, they&#8217;ve provided a mix of income and stability that even the most flashy growth stocks can&#8217;t. And in that dividend-rich jungle, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF kingpin</a>.
Let's talk receipts. Since its launch in 2011, SCHD has delivered total returns of 203%. That's not just "good-for-an-ETF" good—that's "maybe-I-should-rethink-my-investment-strategy" good. Along the way, it has consistently raised its dividend, even as markets fluctuated through pandemics, inflation tantrums and meme-stock mania.
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What's the secret sauce? SCHD holds a curated lineup of 100 high-quality, dividend-paying U.S. stocks. We're talking Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Altria (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>)—dividend legends, not one-hit wonders.
SCHD&#8217;s SEC 30-day yield is at 4.01%. That&#8217;s high. 
For perspective, as of 2015, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SCHD/dividends">SCHD&#8217;s typical yield has stuck around 3%</a>, and before 2022, it rarely broke through that. Yet here we sit, with a yield comparable to high-yield savings accounts—albeit many times more intriguing in the near future. Why? Because HYSAs don&#8217;t have to contend with compounding. SCHD&#8217;s does.
The Catch
Well, like everything in life (and finance), there is a trade-off. SCHD&#8217;s price has been hit in 2025, down close to 6% year-to-date and 9.5% in the last six months. Its increasing yield is partly due to declining prices. But long-term investors look at that as a signal to buy. Particularly those in pursuit of not only current yield but yield on cost (return/yield based on original cost and not current market price).
Projecting forward, SCHD could offer a yield on cost of over 14% in 10 years, assuming its current growth pace holds. The math makes a compelling case for SCHD as a long-term income generator.
Low Fees, High Value
At a mere 0.06% expense ratio, SCHD isn&#8217;t only generous with dividends, it&#8217;s also notoriously cheap on fees. That leaves more cash where it belongs: in your wallet.
3 Other Dividend ETFs Worth Watching
If SCHD is the class valedictorian of dividend ETFs, here are two other top-of-the-class performers that deserve honorary degrees:
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VYM#NYSE">VYM</a>)
VYM targets U.S. businesses with higher-than-average dividend payouts and owns 589 holdings, so it&#8217;s more diversified than SCHD. Its current 30-day SEC yield is approximately 2.67%, and it has a bargain-basement expense ratio of only 0.06%. 
iShares Select Dividend ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVY#NASDAQ">DVY</a>)
DVY goes the old-fashioned route, with a preference for utilities and industrials—your grandfather&#8217;s portfolio, but without the &#8220;old&#8221; part. It yields more than 3.7% and invests in stocks with a solid five-year history of paying dividends. With more than 100 holdings, it&#8217;s slightly more focused than VYM but offers a different sector bias that can complement a dividend portfolio. Expense ratio is 0.38%.
Bottom Line
While SCHD remains a standout stock for dividend growth, including VYM and DVY can add valuable diversity to your income strategy. Each provides something distinct in the way of dividend exposure—either more yield, defensive sector exposure, or longer-term consistency.
So if your portfolio needs a little less drama and a little more cash, consider making these dividend ETFs a permanent fixture at the table. Slow and steady wins the race—particularly when it pays you every quarter.
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SCHD Is Down, But Its Dividend Is Up And These 2 ETFs Are Quietly Catching Up

Many investors start their journey by buying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44565770/30-year-old-with-65k-in-stocks-sparks-debate-focusing-mostly-on-etfs-but-now-betting-on-bonds-small-caps-and-international-plays">stocks</a> they like, chasing dividends, or diversifying across various assets, only to later realize their portfolio needs a serious overhaul.
Whether it's portfolio allocation, dividend investing, or <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44553948/investor-with-640k-portfolio-aims-for-early-retirement-hoping-to-retire-in-5-years-or-less-but-faces-tough-choices-reddit-weights-in">early retirement</a> planning, the right strategy depends on clear financial goals. There are investors who hunt for high-yield <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44551261/early-retiree-making-17000-a-year-in-dividends-shares-top-7-stock-picks-says-ive-zero-regrets">dividends</a> while others prioritize growth, only to find that their holdings are too scattered or underperforming.
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One such investor, a 36-year-old with a $253,542 stock portfolio has recently turned to Reddit for advice. Despite his substantial holdings, he earns just $4,200 in annual dividends and admits his investments are &#8220;all over the place.&#8221;
&#8220;I feel like my portfolio is all over the place. I certainly don't feel I'm getting $4,000 annual dividends either. How would you restructure all this? Have no clear goals, but I'd like to retire early from work burnout,&#8221; he wrote.
His portfolio leans heavily into S&amp;P 500 ETFs like Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and tech stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), but commenters noted overlap, inefficiency, and low yield as major issues. His post sparked intense discussion, with many Redditors pointing out overlapping ETFs and a lack of focus in his strategy.
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Investor With $253,000 In Stocks And Only $4.200 In Dividend Income Asks For Redirection–Reddit Delivers
Consolidate Overlapping ETFs and Ditch Underperformers
Many commenters pointed out that VOO and SPY track the same index, making one redundant, while others noted that individual stocks like Apple and Microsoft are already heavily weighted in his ETFs, creating unnecessary duplication.
&#8220;VOO and SPY are exactly the same thing, S&amp;P 500 index funds. You don&#8217;t need both. Your SPY is smaller than VOO, so sell SPY and put the money into VOO. You don&#8217;t need VOO/SPY and [Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund (FZROX)] too. Since VOO has slightly outperformed FZROX, I would sell FZROX and put the money into VOO,&#8221; a Redditor advised.
Suggesting the poster trim speculative holdings, this commenter recommended a focus on long-term sustainable businesses or broad-market ETFs: &#8220;First of all, simplify by selling stocks from companies you don't know much about. If you're interested in a company and want to invest in them, just make sure they can last another 20 years in business. Second, if you're aiming now for a more long-term hold, try to even out the ETFs and dividends a little more.&#8221;
Also touching on the overlap, a Reddit user also mentioned the taxes the investor will need to pay if the dividend income is in a taxable account.
&#8220;Well, do you want to be in ETFs or individual stocks? You have overlap everywhere. Dividends are a waste since it is just your money being returned to you, and making a taxable event if these are in a taxable account. A lot of dead money in the Mikey market account,&#8221; he wrote.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t like this market, but I&#8217;d dump [Walt Disney (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dis#NYSE">DIS</a>)]. Swap out [Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)] for [Broadcom (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)]. Buy some [Cintas Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ctas#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>)],&#8221; a comment reads.
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Don't Mix Dividends With Growth Blindly
Several Redditors argued that the poster is stuck between growth and income strategies, which is hurting his overall returns. Since he's only 36 years old, many suggested prioritizing growth now and shifting to dividends later.
&#8220;Read the Simple Path to Wealth and Bogle. Then stop chasing yield. You&#8217;re giving up valuable years of deep equity growth,&#8221; one Redditor advised.
Suggesting a focused approach on either pure growth or a dividend mix, a commenter mentioned two different ETFs and possible allocations.
&#8220;In my opinion, your 3 options are: 100% VOO, 100% [Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schd#NYSE">SCHD</a>)], or 50/50 VOO/SCHD. Keep it simple. Pick one strategy and stick with it,&#8221; he said.
A Redditor touched on bonds, saying he doesn't think these assets are a good choice for a 36-year-old&#8217;s portfolio: &#8220;[Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund (FXNAX)] is a US bond fund. That&#8217;s the Boglehead influence. You don&#8217;t need bonds at 36 years old. Bonds aren&#8217;t going to grow your portfolio.&#8221;
&#8220;You&#8217;re young enough that you could simply buy VOO and nothing else for maximum returns and buy more dividends later, but if seeing a dividend amount returned every year motivates you, you could do SCHD as well,&#8221; a Reddit user recommended.&nbsp;
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36-Year-Old With $253K In Stocks Says 'Need Some Direction' – Only Gets $4.2K Dividends And Reddit Is Losing It Over His Holdings

In today's unpredictable market, investors seeking high yields need to balance risk and reward carefully. With rising volatility, inflation concerns, and fluctuating interest rates, a well-diversified portfolio is crucial to sustaining durable income.
For income-focused <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44709542/investors-just-poured-3m-into-this-whatsapp-job-app-for-hispanic-immigrants-and-its-already-helping-800-find-work">investors</a>, especially those nearing, or in retirement, capital preservation and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43897884/dividend-investor-making-5-000-per-month-with-632-000-reveals-portfolio-it-takes-time-but-its-doable">dividend</a> sustainability are just as important as yield. A mix of low-volatility assets, tax-efficient strategies, and recession-resistant sectors can help counter market turbulence while delivering consistent cash flow.
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Reddit has witnessed this balance struggle in a post an investor has created. The 50-year-old poster has spent years building a high-yield portfolio in a brokerage account, but now his main goal is reliable monthly income without sacrificing the principal.
The investor is open to various asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate investment trusts, closed-end funds, and/or business development companies but wants to avoid yield traps and foreign stocks due to tax complications.
&#8220;I need durable income. [Ford Motor Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/f#NYSE">F</a>)] is a no, it's a yield trap and has been for years. [Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schd#NYSE">SCHD</a>)] and [Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schh#NYSE">SCHH</a>)] are great funds, but the yield is too low. I own SCHD in my growth portfolio but continue to sell some every year as I convert to income. Also want to diversify away from options. They are great for income but tend to fluctuate as supply/demand does in down markets,&#8221; he said.
His questions to Reddit investors are what high-yield – over 8% – stocks, ETFs, or funds can sustain payouts long-term, whether there are low-risk business development companies or closed-end funds that won't cut dividends in a downturn, and how can he further diversify beyond his current holdings.
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Redditors have offered a mix of ETF recommendations, individual stock picks, and broader portfolio strategies, so let&#8217;s dive into those.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Seeks 8% or More High-Yield Holdings For Durable Income – Reddit Suggests Assets</h2>
Focus on High-Quality BDCs and CEFs for Steady Income
Several commenters recommended business development companies and closed-end funds as core holdings for high, sustainable yields.
&#8220;Two closed-end funds that I like a lot are [Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eoi#NYSE">EOI</a>)] and [Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eos#NYSE">EOS</a>)]. They have been around since 2005, have mostly favorable tax treatment on their distributions, and have had better total returns than [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​] and [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​],&#8221; a commenter suggested.
Without adding anything else, this Redditor shared several assets for the investor to research: &#8220;[Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)], [Blue Owl Capital Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/obdc#NYSE">OBDC</a>)], [Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bxsl#NYSE">BXSL</a>)], [Capital Southwest Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cswc#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>)], [Hercules Capital (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/htgc#NYSE">HTGC</a>)], [Barings BDC (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bbdc#NYSE">BBDC</a>)], [Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bcsf#NYSE">BCSF</a>)], [Fidus Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fdus#NASDAQ">FDUS</a>)], [Carlyle Secured Lending (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cgbd#NASDAQ">CGBD</a>)], [Sixth Street Specialty Lending (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tslx#NYSE">TSLX</a>)].&#8221;
&#8220;On the same boat (53 years old). Started late but trying to catch up with high-yield stocks. My stocks are: [Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)], [Main Street Capital Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/main#NYSE">MAIN</a>)​], OBDC, HTGC, [Realty Income Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [VICI Properties (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vici#NYSE">VICI</a>)], [Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)], and [British American Tobacco (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bti#NYSE">BTI</a>)]. The last two are the best performers so far,&#8221; a Reddit user wrote.
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Consider Covered-Call ETFs for Tax-Efficient Monthly Income
Given the poster&#8217;s preference for tax-efficient income, several commenters highlighted covered-call ETFs as strong options.
&#8220;[Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kbwy#NASDAQ">KBWY</a>)], [VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mort#NYSE">MORT</a>)], [NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqi#NASDAQ">QQQI</a>)], JEPQ, [Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gpiq#NYSE">GPIQ</a>)], [NEOS S&amp;P 500 High Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spyi#NYSE">SPYI</a>)], JEPI, [Goldman Sachs S&amp;P 500 Core Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gpix#NASDAQ">GPIX</a>)], and [NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iwmi#NASDAQ">IWMI</a>)] are a few. They will probably stay lower during the current volatile cycle, but should do well long term I would think,&#8221; a commenter recommended.
A user mentioned a real estate investment trust option, noting that it pays around 9.5% yield and has a 0.50% expense ratio.
&#8220;Aside from the covered call funds like JEPQ, QQQI, [TappAlpha SPY Growth &amp; Daily Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tspy#NASDAQ">TSPY</a>)], and the like, there&#8217;s a [real estate investment trust] ETF from Hoya Capital called [Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/riet#NYSE">RIET</a>)] with a 0.50% expense ratio that pays about a 9.5% yield and seems pretty steady.&#8221;
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50-Year-Old Investor Craves 8%+ Yield, Snubs Ford, Chases Durable Dividends – 'I Am Willing To Consider Anything' For Monthly Income

Building wealth through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44804226/can-you-live-off-dividends-investor-pulls-500-month-from-178k-portfolio-i-feel-more-comfortable-this-way-with-these-6-stock-picks">dividends</a> isn&#8217;t an overnight success, but rather work that requires relentless discipline, patience, consistency, and the power of compounding. While many chase quick gains, the real magic happens when investors commit to a long-term <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43901059/ray-dalios-holy-grail-investment-strategy-why-10-15-diversified-investments-could-make-you-a-fortune">strategy</a>, reinvesting dividends and steadily growing their portfolios over decades.
One investor&#8217;s recent milestone proves just that: a $1 million portfolio generating $4,000 a month in passive income, all starting from humble beginnings of just $50 a month.
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The investor, who is nearly 40 years old, shared on Reddit that he began his journey at 20 but only started taking investing seriously in his mid-20s. His early contributions were modest, around $20 to $50 a month, but over time, he increased his monthly investments to an average of $300, and now invests approximately $2,000 to $2,500 monthly.
Despite market volatility, he said he&#8217;s focused on the long game: &#8220;It's hard to see my portfolio plummeting, but I then remember myself I'm playing a long game. I'm not in a hurry, the administration will change and markets will become green eventually. They did in the past every single time.&#8221;
The investor's portfolio consists of a mix of ETFs, real estate investment trusts, and blue-chip dividend stocks. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at each holding, why investors favor them, and their current dividend yields.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A $1 Million Portfolio Generating $4,000 a Month Dividend Income–Redditor Shares Top Holdings</h2>
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is a fan favorite among dividend investors because it tracks a high-quality index of U.S. companies with strong, consistent dividend payouts. It focuses on companies with solid fundamentals like high return on equity, low debt, and consistent growth. SCHD pays investors around 4.05% in dividend yield annually.
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​ offers an attractive yield by combining blue-chip U.S. equities with an options overlay strategy that generates extra income. It's especially loved by retirees and income seekers who want stability and high cash flow without taking massive risks. JEPI generates around 7.88% in annual dividend yield.
Realty Income Corporation
Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) is a real estate investment trust that owns commercial real estate leased to big, stable tenants like Walgreens and FedEx. It has a legendary track record of paying monthly dividends for over 25 years straight. O is beloved by income investors for its predictability and real estate-backed stability and pays approximately 5,68% in dividends per year.
Ares Capital Corporation
Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>) is a business development company that lends to and invests in middle-market companies, earning high interest in return. Investors love ARCC for its high yield and consistent income, even if it comes with slightly higher risk. ARCC generates around 9,49% in dividends per year.
Public Storage
Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) is the king of the self-storage real estate investment trusts, operating thousands of storage facilities across the U.S. PSA it's a favorite among long-term real estate investors because of its stable cash flow, low overhead, and high margins. The company pays investors approximately 4,13% in dividend income annually.
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SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) is the original S&amp;P 500 ETF, offering diversification across 500 of the biggest U.S. companies. It's not known for high yield, but investors hold it for long-term growth and market exposure. SPY generates approximately 1.33% in annual dividend yield.
Altria Group
Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) offers a sky-high yield and stable cash flow from its tobacco empire. Despite regulatory headwinds, it continues to generate enormous profits and share them with investors. Some also speculate on growth via its cannabis and nicotine-alternative investments. MO pays 7,06% in dividend income per year.
PepsiCo
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) owns massive snack brands like Doritos, Quaker, and Lay's. Its diversified business model makes it recession-resistant, and it's a dividend aristocrat with over 50 years of dividend growth. Investors love its global reach, brand strength, and reliable, growing dividend payouts, which are now around 3,76% per year.
Johnson &amp; Johnson
Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) is a healthcare titan with business lines in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products. It has one of the longest dividend growth streaks and is considered ultra-defensive. JNJ is a go-to for investors wanting both stability and a safe, growing income stream through dividends, which now sit at around 3.14% per year.
Verizon Communications
Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) provides essential telecom services, with a massive nationwide infrastructure and millions of customers. While growth is slow, its cash flows are enormous, and it pays a very generous dividend. VZ pays investors around 6,08% in dividends.
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From $50 A Month To $1M Portfolio — Investor Shares Top 10 Holdings, Says 'Finally Reached $1M!' Thanks To Relentless Discipline

It&#8217;s been a week since the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) jumped 5.39% by afternoon in a surprise midday rally, up from an intraday low of $23.88 to a high of $25.79, before closing further up at $25.87. The price has remained elevated, albeit 1.7% lower than last Wednesday.
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The spike, which caught traders off guard after a relatively quiet morning of April 9, suggested a potential surge of institutional buying or tactical reallocations—possibly tied to rebalancing or changing interest rate expectations.
While the specific volume figures have not yet been validated, the distinctive price action was noteworthy, particularly relative to key benchmarks such as the S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), both of which also had positive momentum that day. Neither one, however, even came close to SCHD&#8217;s stunning percentage increase.
Market observers suspect this action could be indicative of a wider value and dividend-rich stock rotation, as inflationary anxiety and interest rate uncertainty drive investors onto firmer ground. With mega-cap growth leaders such as Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) experiencing double-digit intraday gains, sentiment among ETFs was positive. However, SCHD&#8217;s strength could also be an indicator of something more profound: a reversion to fundamentals.
A Decade Of Discipline: Why SCHD Matters Now
While Wall Street weathers yet another round of tariff-induced volatility, investors yearn for consistency. Boasting a 3.96% SEC 30-day <a href="https://www.schwabassetmanagement.com/products/schd">yield</a>, dividend <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/etf/schd/history/">yield </a>of 4.09%, a sub-0.06% expense ratio, and a long-term value-oriented approach, SCHD has quietly established itself as a steady performer in trying times.
Following the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, SCHD filters for U.S. stocks with 10 or more years of unbroken dividend growth, sorting them by financial stability, cash flow health, return on equity and dividend track record. The outcome? A concentrated portfolio of dividend champions such as Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Altria (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>)—names that have performed better than broader benchmarks through previous crises, including the 2008 meltdown.
Structure Built For Stability
SCHD&#8217;s durability is supported by its diversified strategy. Diversified over 103 holdings in seven sectors—financials (19%), healthcare (17%) and consumer staples (14%), the ETF is sector-diversified while remaining underweight in tech, which overhangs competitors such as the S&amp;P 500, where tech companies alone constitute almost 30%.
This conservative bias translates to a lower beta of 0.81 (a beta of less than 1 means lower vulnerability to volatility) and less downside risk. During previous downturns, staples sectors fell only 20% versus 30%+ declines in tech-heavy indexes, according to Money Morning. When Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 17% earlier this year, SCHD remained steadfast, thanks to its sector capping (no sector >25%) and single-stock exposure limits (no stock >4%).
What&#8217;s Next?
SCHD&#8217;s performance will be shaped by the prospects of its current holdings. Among those with high upside potential are:
Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPAR#NASDAQ">IPAR</a>)
Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>)
Kforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KFRC#NYSE">KFRC</a>)
Conversely, some caution is perhaps justified with:
CNA Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNA#NYSE">CNA</a>)
The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)
Watsco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSO#NYSE">WSO</a>)
Bottom Line
SCHD doesn&#8217;t pursue hype; it accumulates quietly through consistency. With $65.6 billion in assets and a 53% 5-year total return, it continues to provide a compelling combination of income, value and stability. Its dividend payout ratio of 61.07% and its 16.67% dividend raise last year highlight the fund&#8217;s power of income.
In a world where sentiment and speculation wildly fluctuate, SCHD is a north star for long-term investors because it provides not just peace of mind but reliable outcomes.
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The Dividend ETF That Just Woke Up And Why Investors Are Watching Closely

Investing in dividend-paying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44196217/53-year-old-with-200k-to-invest-seeks-best-stocks-for-retirement-should-i-go-all-in-on-etfs-or-bet-b">stocks</a> has long been a cornerstone strategy for investors seeking both stability and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43679558/how-this-39-year-old-with-no-college-degree-built-passive-income-streams-that-pay-18-000-per-month">passive income</a>.
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Many investors, especially those approaching retirement or looking for lower-risk strategies, favor dividend stocks for several key reasons, such as predictable cash flow, lower volatility, compounding growth, and because they provide an inflation hedge.
A recent Reddit post highlights how even younger investors are incorporating dividends into their strategies. The poster, a 23-year-old with a $178,627 portfolio, shared that he is generating $6,286 annually in dividends, or about $500 per month. His holdings include a mix of ETFs and individual stocks, which balances his portfolio by providing both income and long-term growth potential.
He explains his preference for stability, stating, &#8220;I feel more comfortable this way.&#8221;
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Let's take a closer look at each of his current investments and why they might appeal to income-focused investors.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">This Investor&#8217;s Assets Generate $500/Month From a $178K Portfolio</h2>
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) tracks high-quality U.S. dividend-paying stocks and has a history of consistent payouts and strong financial health. SCHD is a favorite among dividend investors because of its low fees and focus on companies with growing dividends. The company pays investors around 4.22% in dividends per year.
Realty Income Corporation
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) is known as "The Monthly Dividend Company," because it pays dividends on a monthly basis. O is a real estate investment trust that leases commercial properties, and due to its payment system, it is ideal for investors seeking frequent income. O generates a dividend yield of approximately 5,98% per year.
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) is the largest and most traded ETF in the world. While not a high-yielder, SPY provides broad exposure to the S&amp;P 500, offering growth potential alongside modest dividends. It's a core holding for long-term investors. SPY pays investors 1.39% in annual dividends.
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PepsiCo
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) is a global food and beverage giant, known for its main soda business as well as snacks. A Dividend Aristocrat, PEP has raised its payout for over 50 consecutive years. Its strong brand portfolio ensures steady cash flow. PEP generates around 3,75% in dividends per year.
Altria Group
Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) is a tobacco giant with a long dividend history. MO is often seen as a high-yield dividend play with consistent cash flows, which allows it to pay investors around 7,26% in annual dividends.
Crown Castle
Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates cell towers and fiber networks across the U.S., playing a major role in mobile and 5G infrastructure. Investors love CCI because it offers a mix of dividend income and exposure to the fast-growing communications infrastructure space. CCI generates approximately 6,61% in yearly dividends.
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Can You Live Off Dividends? Investor Pulls $500/Month From $178K Portfolio – 'I Feel More Comfortable This Way' With These 6 Stock Picks

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44658629/23-year-old-investor-with-75k-portfolio-1-8k-dividend-income-reveals-top-assets-asks-what-i-should-look-at-or-add-to-reddit-debates">Dividend</a> investing has long been a favored strategy for those seeking passive income and long-term <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44348490/how-does-your-wealth-stack-up-against-your-peers-heres-the-net-worth-youll-need-to-be-among-the-">wealth</a> growth.
Unlike depending solely on capital appreciation, dividend-paying stocks and funds provide regular cash payouts, allowing investors to compound their returns by reinvesting dividends or using them to cover expenses. Many investors are drawn to dividends because they offer a tangible return, namely getting paid simply for holding shares.
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A disciplined strategy that entails buying consistently, reinvesting dividends, often through dividend reinvestment plans, and holding for the long term can turn even modest monthly contributions into a notable income stream over time. This strategy, often called the &#8220;snowball effect,&#8221; leverages compounding to boost portfolio growth.
One investor who has adopted this method is a 34-year-old Reddit user who has grown his portfolio to $114,000 in just five years by investing as much as he could through a dividend reinvestment plan. In turn, his portfolio is now generating $700 to $800 in monthly dividends. His goal is to eventually live off his dividend income while continuing to grow his investments.
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The investor keeps this portfolio in a taxable brokerage account for flexibility, allowing him to access the dividends if needed, although he mentioned that wasn't the case so far.
&#8220;I&#8217;m planning on retiring in 15 years. My next goal is $1,000 a month. I'm in the process of growing a business and it would be nice to be able to pay a couple of bills with my dividends if I ever need to (hasn't happened yet). I'm much more likely to save and reinvest every month because I get paid every month, how fun is that? It doesn't have to be the most optimal but it's definitely great motivation to keep the snowball rolling,&#8221; he wrote on Reddit.
The investor's portfolio consists of three key ETFs, each offering a different mix of income and growth. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at each below.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From $0 to $114,000 in 5 Years: Breaking Down Investor&#8217;s Main 3 Dividend Holdings</h2>
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) is a passively managed ETF that tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. It focuses on high-quality U.S. companies with strong dividend histories and solid fundamentals like consistent cash flow and strong balance sheets. SCHD is loved by investors because it has a long-term performance, a low expense ratio, and a long, solid history. The ETF generates approximately 4.22% in dividend yield per year.
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JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>) combines equity investing with an options overlay strategy. It holds U.S. large-cap stocks and writes covered calls to generate extra income. This creates a high-yielding, lower-volatility product while also maintaining some exposure to stock appreciation. It's ideal for investors seeking above-average yields with lower volatility than pure equity funds. JEPI pays investors around 8.14% in dividends per year.
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPQ#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​ is similar to JEPI but focused on Nasdaq-100 stocks. The ETF combines growth tech exposure with income generation through options strategies, making it riskier due to its tech concentration and shorter track record. JEPQ also uses covered calls for income, making it a high-yield ETF with exposure to growth sectors. Investors get paid around 11.94% in annual dividends.
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From $0 To $114K In 5 Years: 34-Year-Old Investor Says 'I Buy As Much As I Can Every Month' – Aims To Live Off Dividends, Shares Top 3 Picks

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44380933/investor-with-40000-portfolio-wonders-if-he-should-pick-dividend-investing-or-growth-first-would-you-prioritize-dividends-or-growth">Dividend investing</a> is often seen as a safer way to generate passive income, especially compared to high-growth but volatile <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43578212/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-53">stocks</a>. Funds like Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>), JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​, or JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPQ#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​ offer yields between 4% and 10%, meaning a $230,000 investment could theoretically produce around $766 to $1,900 per month.
Many investors, when approaching <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43784108/millions-of-americans-could-get-up-to-1000-a-year-under-new-retirement-match-program">retirement</a>, start to consider balancing their portfolios so there&#8217;s a mix of security and growth, with more emphasis on security. But what happens when that retirement stability is threatened by something you have no control over even before you can create it?
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A 45-year-old investor is facing this exact difficulty: he has a tax-free payout coming with the option to take a $230,000 lump sum now or secure a pension of $800 per month, which would be indexed to inflation for life. He is considering taking a good part of the sum and investing it into assets that generate dividends but is wondering whether there are investments that will pay him the same sum the pension would.
&#8220;If I take $200,000 of that and shove it into mostly stuff that pays a dividend? How likely is it to produce as much as the fixed amount or more? I'm worried that I'll lock my money away and only end up getting a few hundred per month; I really need the dividend to help supplement my income,&#8221; he wrote on Reddit.
Reddit's finance-savvy commenters have jumped to the comment section to offer their recommendations and pieces of advice for the investor, so let&#8217;s see what they suggest.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">$230K Lump Sum Vs. Lifetime Pension: Reddit&#8217;s Finance-Savvy Commenters Weigh In</h2>
Take the Lump Sum
Many Redditors argued that taking the lump sum offers flexibility, whether for higher returns, legacy planning, or inflation protection.
&#8220;The value of cash in hand now is more valuable than the promise of cash in the future. If you&#8217;re ok with taking a little more active role in managing it, I&#8217;d say take the lump sum. Easily doable to earn +5% returns on it. Plus, whatever you don&#8217;t need you can reinvest and let it compound to grow it even faster,&#8221; a commenter advised.
Highlighting inflation risk, this Redditor also suggested the poster takes the lump sum: &#8220;At a 3% inflation rate, cash loses half its value in 24 years (rule of 72 &#8211; dividend 72 by the rate of inflation). The smart money takes the lump sum every time.&#8221;
A Redditor shared his real-life success story that started in a very similar way to the poster&#8217;s, saying that he took the lump sum, invested it, and is now enjoying $1,700 in dividend income, and has also seen principal growth.
&#8220;I was faced with a very similar scenario in life about 10 years ago. Had $200,000 coming as a lump sum or take $780 per month for life. After doing some math it was a no-brainer I took the money. After investing the money I was able to realize $800 a month in income at that time. The principal grew in addition to the income, and today in 2025 I have $1,700 a month in income from the same principal. Plus, the principal grew to over $360,000,&#8221; he shared.
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Dividend ETFs and Bonds Can Match or Exceed the Pension
Several commenters argued that a well-structured dividend portfolio could outperform the $800 per month pension, especially with current bond yields and high-dividend ETFs.
&#8220;If you take the $230,000 in lump sum and bury it in your backyard, you would be able to take $800 a month for just shy of 24 years. That&#8217;s without investing in anything. That puts you at 69 years old. If you invest it in some super safe bonds at 3%, take $800 a month and you will have ~$97,000 at the end of 30 years. Puts you at 75 years old. If you step up the risk and invest part of the money in dividend growth stocks as well as some bonds, then the probability goes up for either increasing the monthly withdrawals down the road or having more left when you pass,&#8221; a Redditor wrote.
Replying to the above comment, this user suggested that bonds alone could beat the pension: &#8220;I like that you put it out there like that for him. However, one thing I would like to point out, 4.625% is the 30-year bond rate right now. So that is $10,637.50 a year or $886.45 a month and still leaves you with the $230,000 at the end of it.&#8221;
&#8220;Take the $230,000 and put it in a dividend ETF that pays 4% to 5%. That&#8217;s $750 to $950/month-ish,&#8221; a Redditor said.
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Retirement Nightmare? 45-Year-Old Weighs $230K Lump Sum Vs. Lifetime Pension – 'Are Dividends A Good Idea For Me?' Reddit Reacts

Investing money into dividend stocks can result in steady cash flow. Gradually putting money into these investments will increase your dividend income over time, but some people receive a windfall of cash that they can deploy right away.
One Redditor finds themselves in that position. The individual is set to have $10,000 sometime next week and has been following the Dividends subreddit for a while. Now, after consuming content from the group for a while, the Redditor is <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1juckoh/10k_invest/">looking for advice</a>.
"I'm looking for a decent yield and a little growth," the Redditor explained when asking for recommendations.&nbsp;
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In addition to the immediate $10,000 investment, the Redditor aims to invest $250 each month. Other Redditors shared their thoughts in the comments.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stagger The $10,000 Investment&nbsp;</h2>
One commenter suggested staggering the $10,000 investment instead of putting it all into the market at once. This approach can help the Redditor capitalize on any price dips instead of unloading all of their capital and watching their assets lose value.
Many investors on Reddit seem to be jittery about the recent trade war. The popular consensus on Reddit is that the market will continue to tank, and that fear showed up again in the comments.
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An investor who wants to dollar cost average as the market goes down may want to consider breaking the $10,000 investment into several investments. The amount of times you break down the $10,000 should depend on your risk tolerance, your thoughts about current prices, and what you think the stock market will look like in five to 10 years.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Accumulate ETFs That Align With Your Financial Goals</h2>
The original poster mentioned some ETFs and received comments that suggested some ETFs as well. The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) was the first ETF the original poster mentioned. It's no surprise to see SCHD mentioned in the Dividends subreddit since it seems to be a fan favorite.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPQ#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>), and the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>) were some of the other ETFs that were mentioned in the post and the comments.&nbsp;
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However, these recommendations don't mean much since we don't know much about the Redditor. One of the top commenters pointed this out.
‘What to invest in depends a lot on your personal situation. You didn't provide any details about age, income, investment objectives (other than decent yield and a little growth, which is a relative idea), risk tolerance, jurisdiction, investment currency, etc., so it's hard for any meaningful advice to be given."
The best stocks and ETFs for one person may be different from the best assets for another person. Some people pursue high-yield stocks as they get closer to retirement, while others buy growth stocks when they are younger to maximize their potential returns. Personal details like risk tolerance and income play a role in which stocks and ETFs make sense for you.
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An Individual Is Ready To Invest $10,000 And Turns To Reddit For Advice: 'I'm Looking For A Decent Yield And A Little Growth'

President Donald Trump's tariffs against America's trading partners and the subsequent retaliatory measures from China and Europe resulted in major losses for investors across the globe, with no end to volatility in sight. Trade tensions may ease amid expected deals between key countries, but prudent investors are rethinking their long-term strategies.
Dividend stocks have gained significance in this period of market turbulence because of their strong history. A March <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/research/research-sp500-dividend-aristocrats.pdf">report</a> from S&amp;P Global showed that dividends have accounted for about 31% of the total S&amp;P 500 returns since 1926.
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A few weeks ago, a dividend investor<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1jic07f/retired_in_2021/"> shared</a> his income report and portfolio details on r/Dividends — a Reddit community with over 700,000 followers. The portfolio screenshots shared by the investor showed he was making about $9,250 per month, or $111,100 annually, in dividends. His total portfolio yield was about 2.3%.&nbsp;
"Dividends and interest cover 60% of expenses. Decent growth without huge volatility," he said.
The investor, 58, said he was a software engineer in Silicon Valley and retired in 2021. He said his goal is to cover his expenses of $15,000 per month with dividends by 2030.&nbsp;
"YOLO'd tech stocks in my IRA," the investor said, referring to the social media slang for taking a bold, high-risk approach.
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Let's take a look at some of the key holdings in the investor's portfolio.
iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF&nbsp;
The iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHV#NASDAQ">SHV</a>) gives investors exposure to US Treasury bonds with remaining maturities of one year or less. SHV is suitable for investors looking for low-risk funds to preserve capital and earn income.&nbsp; The investor said SHV accounted for about 5% of his total portfolio.
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGG#NYSE">AGG</a>) was another key bond ETF in the investor's portfolio.&nbsp; The fund tracks an index composed of investment-grade US bonds.
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&nbsp;Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
The investor earning about $9,000 in monthly dividends had Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) in his portfolio. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index and provides exposure to some of the top dividend stocks trading in the U.S., including Verizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) and Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).&nbsp;
iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF
The investor making $9,000 a month in dividends said about 60% of his portfolio was allocated to the iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>). The fund tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index and yields about 1.2%. It provides investors exposure to some of the biggest companies in the world, including Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>, GOOGL)), among others.
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Software Engineer Making $9,000 a Month in Dividends Shares Portfolio, Says He 'YOLO'd Tech Stocks in IRA'

Investment giant BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) stock is trading higher after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44757014/blackrock-reports-first-quarter-2025-earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported first-quarter 2025 results</a>.
Revenue grew&nbsp;12%&nbsp;year over year (Y/Y) to&nbsp;$5.28 billion, missing the consensus of&nbsp;$5.60 billion.&nbsp;
Investment advisory, administration fees and securities lending revenues increased to $4.4 billion from $3.8 billion a year ago, led by higher organic base fees, the impact of market beta on average AUM, and around $285 million of fees related to the GIP Transaction.
Technology services and subscription revenue rose to $436 million from $377 million the prior year, led by continued demand for Aladdin technology offerings and the closing of the acquisition of Preqin Holding Limited in March 2025 (which added around $20 million to the revenues).
BlackRock stated that net inflow stood at&nbsp;$84 billion in the quarter, reflecting 3% annualized organic asset growth, driven by a record first quarter for iShares ETFs, along with private markets and active net inflows.
At the end of the quarter, total AUM was $11.6 trillion, compared to $10.5 trillion in the prior year quarter.
Adjusted operating income rose&nbsp;14% Y/Y to&nbsp;$2.03 billion, with the margin expanding to&nbsp;43.2% from&nbsp;42.2% a year ago.
Adjusted EPS increased&nbsp;15% Y/Y to&nbsp;$11.30,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$11.14.</a>
BlackRock repurchased shares worth&nbsp;$375 million&nbsp;in the quarter and raised&nbsp;the cash dividend per share by 2% to $5.21.
Laurence D. Fink, chairman and CEO, said, &#8221;We delivered 6% organic base fee growth in the first quarter, representing our best start to a year since 2021 and secular strength against a complex market backdrop.&#8221;
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"Uncertainty and anxiety about the future of markets and the economy are dominating client conversations. We&#8217;ve seen periods like this before when there were large, structural shifts in policy and markets – like the financial crisis, COVID, and surging inflation in 2022,&#8221; Fink added.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Fidelity Disruptive Finance ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDFF#NASDAQ">FDFF</a>) and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>).
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BlackRock's Bold Quarter: EPS Tops, $11.6 Trillion AUM, $84 Billion Inflows Power Growth

Building a strong investment <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44534646/dad-with-mini-portfolio-and-1m-investment-plan-wants-son-living-off-of-dividend-income-comfortably-reddit-debates-best-stocks-to-buy">portfolio</a> requires an allocation for growth, one for stability, and a last one for income, especially when it comes to planning for retirement.
One widespread investing strategy involves mixing dividend-paying assets with broad-market ETFs, allowing investors to profit from both compounding revenue and long-term <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/02/43724725/at-home-restructured-bonds-offer-asymmetric-opportunity-via-high-yields-potential-capital-appreciat">capital appreciation</a>. By continuously investing a fixed amount each month, investors can grow their <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44348490/how-does-your-wealth-stack-up-against-your-peers-heres-the-net-worth-youll-need-to-be-among-the-richest-10-at-each-age">wealth</a> while minimizing risk through diversification.
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Still, this strategy is often debated with some wondering whether dividend-focused ETFs are necessary for younger investors or if growth ETFs would deliver better returns in the long run. In a recent Reddit post, a 34-year-old investor shared he&#8217;s just starting his investing journey and is wondering whether his planned allocation can help him reach his financial goals.
His strategy involves allocating $2,000 per month across a mix of ETFs and dividend stocks, including 40 % to Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>), 20% to Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQM#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>), 15% to Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VXUS#NASDAQ">VXUS</a>), 15% to Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>), and 10% to SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).
The poster&#8217;s goal is to build a portfolio that will generate substantial returns by the time he reaches his 50s or 60s. Yet, he's open to advice, especially regarding his 10% allocation to GLD. The Reddit community has offered the investor plenty of suggestions in the comments, so let&#8217;s jump into these right away.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is the Investor&#8217;s Planned Allocation a Good Strategy? Reddit Weights In</h2>
Opt for Small or Mid-Cap ETFs
Several Redditors argued that gold may not be the best choice for a young investor with a long time horizon. Instead, they suggested small- and/or mid-cap ETFs or even bond funds for better growth potential or stability.
&#8220;I like everything except gold. I'd look into small/mid-cap ETFs, and maybe a total bond ETF if you&#8217;re worried about volatility,&#8221; a commenter wrote.
Suggesting other assets and even Bitcoin instead of GLD, this Reddit user appreciated most of the poster&#8217;s allocation: &#8220;Love it besides the GLD. I would go either with a small/mid-cap ETF or Bitcoin if you are interested in that.&#8221;
This commenter suggested the investor&#8217;s portfolio should be more focused on U.S.-based stocks rather than international assets.
&#8220;Too much international, and way too much gold. Would add some small- and mid-cap instead,&#8221; he wrote.
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Focus on Growth While Young
Many Reddit users argued that dividend ETFs like SCHD are less ideal for a 34-year-old investor, as growth-focused ETFs historically outperform over long periods.
&#8220;Zero reason for SCHD at that young of an age in my opinion,&#8221; a comment reads.
Suggesting that focusing on growth-oriented ETFs while young would reap better yields in the long run, this Redditor mentioned that the investor should shift to dividends when approaching retirement only.
&#8220;Because you are young, you could benefit from the time horizon and reap better returns from growth-focused ETFs over dividend ETFs, even taking into account dividend reinvestment. Closer to retirement you can transition to a dividend-focused portfolio,&#8221; he wrote.
&#8220;I&#8217;d skip QQQM and go 50% VOO, 25% VXUS, and 25% SCHD,&#8221; a commenter recommended.
Another Redditor suggested a similar allocation but also included GLD, saying, &#8220;I would drop the SCHD and QQQM in favor of more VOO and more VXUS. 65% VOO (or better [Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vti#NYSE">VTI</a>)]), 25% VXUS, 10% GLD.&#8221;
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Reddit Erupts Over 34-Year-Old's Plan: 'My Strategy Is To Add $2K Monthly' – Is His Mix Of ETFs And Dividends A Genius Move Or A Bad One?

Investing in dividend-paying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44565770/30-year-old-with-65k-in-stocks-sparks-debate-focusing-mostly-on-etfs-but-now-betting-on-bonds-small-caps-and-international-plays">stocks</a> is a widespread strategy for those pursuing a regular income and long-term wealth growth.
Many investors, especially those looking for stability, prefer <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44551261/early-retiree-making-17000-a-year-in-dividends-shares-top-7-stock-picks-says-ive-zero-regrets">dividends</a> because they generate regular payouts, often perceived as a safer choice than growth-focused assets. While dividend stocks may not always offer huge returns, they can act as a reliable income stream, particularly during market downturns or job loss.
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For young investors, building a dividend portfolio early can compound significantly in the long run. A 23-year-old investor recently turned to Reddit for advice on his $75,000 portfolio, sparking a debate on the best strategy.
The investor has built an impressive portfolio generating $1,828 in annual dividend income. His holdings include a combination of dividend stocks, ETFs, and alternative assets like crypto and gold.
Investing $1,000 per week, the poster shared that he believes in sacrificing when you&#8217;re young for the life you want to live later: &#8220;My motto is &#8216;Work hard now so you can live life to its fullest when it&#8217;s harder.&#8217; The idea is to have additional income so that even if your job pays worse down the line, you&#8217;re not fu&#8211;ed. I&#8217;ve already made close to $15,000 in investments. The rest was money I invested over a few years. So $60,000.&#8221;
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The 23-year-old&#8217;s strategy leans heavily on dividends, but besides sharing his picks, he&#8217;s also asked the members of the online discussion board for the best approach on optimizing his portfolio further. The r/Dividends community has jumped to the comment section to share its insights and suggestions, which circled around investing in growth-focused assets rather than dividends for now and shifting to dividends down the road.
Still, many commenters congratulated the young investor on his picks, so let&#8217;s dive deeper into those.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">23-Year-Old With $75,000 Portfolio and $1.828 Dividend Income Shares Top 6 Picks</h2>
Citizens Financial Group
Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) is a regional bank providing various retail and commercial banking products and services. Investors love CFG for its steady income and its position in the financial sector. The company pays investors around 4,06% in annual dividends.
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPI#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​ is an exchange-traded fund that generates a higher regular income for investors while maintaining possibilities for capital appreciation. Delivering approximately 7.62% in annual dividends, JEPI invests in S&amp;P 500 stocks with low volatility and uses options strategies to yield revenue.
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JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPQ#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​ focuses on producing income and capital appreciation by investing in U.S. large-cap growth stocks, mainly those included in the NASDAQ-100 Index. Like JEPI, it employs options strategies to boost the yield and pays investors around 11.14% in dividends per year.
Invesco QQQ Trust
Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) tracks the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index, which includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies on the exchange. Many people choose QQQ for its exposure to innovative tech and growth enterprises. Compared to JEPI and JEPQ, QQQ generates a lower dividend yield, around 0.63% per year.
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) concentrates on high-quality, high-dividend-paying U.S. stocks with a record of constant payouts. Generating approximately 3.73% in dividend yield annually, investors pick SCHD for its focus on dividend growth and quality companies.
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) tracks the performance of the S&amp;P 500 Index and provides broad market exposure with average dividends, which is a perfect choice for long-term growth. SPY pays investors around 1.22% in annual dividends.
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23-Year-Old Investor With $75K Portfolio, $1.8K Dividend Income Reveals Top Assets – Asks 'What I Should Look At Or Add To?' Reddit Debates

A stock portfolio with many holdings can minimize risk and give you access to many opportunities. However, one Redditor is wondering if two holdings are all they need and <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1jo8l2z/thinking_of_going_50_voo_50_schd_too_simple/">posted in the Dividends subreddit</a> for some feedback.&nbsp;
"I'm seriously considering streamlining my entire portfolio," the Redditor stated at the start of the post.
Instead of picking a bunch of stocks, the Redditor has settled on two positions: the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>). The Redditor is also considering a 45/45 split, with the remaining 10% going into the Schwab US Large-Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHG#NYSE">SCHG</a>).
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<li>If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/arrived-private-credit-fund">7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it</a>?</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs Simplify Investing</h2>
Several commenters agreed with the ETF-focused approach and shared that they also heavily invest in funds. The top commenter puts 50% into SCHD and the remaining 50% into SCHG. One of the top replies to that comment came from someone who puts 60% into SCHD and 40% into SCHG.
The comment got plenty of traction from Redditors who agreed. One commenter replied to the top comment saying, "This is exactly my portfolio in Roth. Not too much going on but that's all I need. Tired of gambling on single stocks."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">No Such Thing As Too Simple</h2>
One commenter stated that there is no such thing as having a portfolio that is too simple. While you can have a portfolio that isn't diverse enough, you can buy shares in a single ETF and instantly have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44461718/high-income-earner-with-3000-monthly-to-invest-faces-big-decision-i-definitely-want-to-diversify-beyond-ai-and-dividends">diversified portfolio</a>.
The commenter said that VOO has plenty of growth. Investors don't have to beat the market. Most people can reach their long-term financial goals if they match market returns instead of taking high risks just for the hope of outperforming an index like the S&amp;P 500.
Some commenters said that this simple approach was a good one. The Redditor received encouraging comments telling them to keep up the good work. Another commenter mentioned that a more complex portfolio doesn't necessarily generate a higher return.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Knowing The Redditor's Age and Goals Would Help</h2>
While most of the commenters praised the Redditor's decision, one commenter said that knowing the original poster's age and time horizon would have been better. The commenter also said it would be optimal to know the age of each person who has committed to sticking with a few ETFs.
The commenter makes a good point, as each person's investment preferences are different. Some people have higher risk tolerances and gravitate toward ETFs that give exposure to big tech companies. Others accumulate shares in less risky, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44589415/desperate-investor-with-50k-seeks-the-highest-possible-dollar-amount-of-a-dividend-payment-what-fund-would-you-buy-reddit-erupts">high-yield ETFs</a> as they get closer to retirement.
Assessing someone's financial goals can help them decide which combination of ETFs is right for them. However, you don't need a ton of stocks. A good growth fund may be all you need.
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SCHG

A Redditor Only Wants to Hold Two Stocks: 'I'm Seriously Considering Streamlining My Entire Portfolio'

Dividend investing attracts many people due to its passive cash flow, including a Redditor from the UK. The individual is new to dividend investing and recently <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1jo629x/new_to_dividends_rate_my_uk_portfolio/">posted in the Dividends Reddit community</a>, seeking some guidance.
"I'd like your opinion on what I could do better," the Redditor said before showing everyone their portfolio. Most of the Redditor's holdings are UK-based companies since the individual doesn't want to pay withholdings taxes for the U.S. companies.
The portfolio yields 7.53% and brings in £11.33 ($14.93) per month.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Portfolio</h2>
The Redditor has 17 holdings. Most of the stocks yield above 5%, and some of them yield more than 10%. The well-diversified portfolio minimizes the Redditor's risk. While one commenter said that the portfolio seems decent, another expressed doubt about one of the holdings.
The individual currently holds 81.71 shares of Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXLC#NASDAQ">OXLC</a>). At the time of the post, it had a 19.72% yield. The cautious commenter warned that the yield might be good for a few months and wasn't a long-term play.&nbsp;
The Redditor responded to the comment by saying that the stock's net asset value will likely decrease and that it won't be a long-term fixture in the portfolio. Shares have been down by 3% over the past year, which is a good performance considering the yield.
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Shares were down by more than 10% year-to-date until the company announced a buyback in the middle of March. Then, the stock recovered most of its losses.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">An ETF Can Add More Diversification</h2>
The Redditor has a bunch of individual dividend stocks and may benefit greatly from a dividend ETF. It may be worth diversifying into ETFs like the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>), which offers some diversification outside of the UK. SCHD comes up frequently in the Dividends Reddit community.
ETFs make it much easier to diversify your portfolio, and you can find funds that align with your risk tolerance and long-term financial goals. Investing in ETFs makes it easier to invest in individual stocks, knowing that you already have a basket of holdings in the ETF.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Don't Chase Yields</h2>
While high yields may look enticing now, the stocks that offer those yields may underperform the stock market in the long run. Some high-yield stocks offer more stability during market uncertainty, but it's important to avoid chasing high yields without considering the fundamentals.&nbsp;
The Redditor admitted to having OXLC as a short-term play, but dividend investing is a long-term game. Sticking with OXLC just for the yield isn't the best approach, but the Redditor may see some value in the company that goes beyond its yield.
Investors should aim to achieve the maximum return that aligns with their risk tolerance. Some stocks with lower yields may produce higher long-term returns. A stock isn't a buy just because of a high yield, and you shouldn't avoid a particular dividend stock just because it has a low yield.&nbsp;
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UK Investor Asks Reddit to Rate Their Dividend Portfolio That Yields 7.53%: 'I'd Like Your Opinion On What I Could Do Better'

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글로벌 성장 전망이 어두워지고 무역 긴장이 시장을 흔들면서, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-dividend-stocks-to-buy-and-hold">고배당주</a>가 주목받고 있다. OECD는 지속적인 정책 불확실성과 무역 마찰을 이유로 2025년 미국 GDP 전망을 2.2%에서 1.6%로 대폭 하향 조정했다.
이로 인해 투자자들은 가격 변동성이 심해질 때 예측 가능한 수익을 제공하는 배당주로 급격히 방향을 틀었다.
S&amp;P 500이 <a href="https://www.multpl.com/s-p-500-dividend-yield/table/by-year">1.28%</a>의 저조한 수익률을 제공하는 환경에서, 견고한 재무 상태와 높은 배당금을 가진 현금 생성 기업들이 높은 수요를 보이고 있다. 역사적으로 배당금을 지급하는 주식은 비지급 주식보다 평균 연간 수익률에서 2배 이상 초과했으며, 2025년 6월도 예외가 아닐 것으로 보인다.
또한 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/Opinion/25/06/45754902/under-the-radar-why-low-profile-dividend-stocks-could-be-your-best-asset">주목받는 종목: 낮은 프로필의 배당주가 당신의 최고의 자산이 될 수 있는 이유</a>
다음은 이 시장에서 두드러진 세 가지 고배당주와 하나의 ETF이다:
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">리얼티 인컴 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) – 수익률: 5.77%</h2>
매월 배당금을 지급하는 주식은 계속해서 성과를 내고 있으며, 659회의 연속 배당금 지급과 75%의 안정적인 AFFO 배당 비율을 보이고 있다.
리얼티 인컴의 <a href="https://www.realtyincome.com/sites/realty-income/files/2025-05/Quarterly_Investor_Presentation-Q1_2025.pdf">$230억</a>의 1분기 인수 기회와 A등급 신용은 관세 협상이 계속되는 상황에서 방어적인 선택이 되게 한다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">엔터프라이즈 프로덕트 파트너스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) – 수익률: 6.89%</h2>
에너지의 변동성이 이 파이프라인 운영자에게는 영향을 미치지 않았다. 수수료 기반 모델과 <a href="https://ir.enterpriseproducts.com/news-releases/news-release-details/enterprise-reports-first-quarter-2025-earnings">$60억</a>의 2025년 프로젝트는 원자재 가격의 드라마 없이도 풍부한 수익률을 지원한다. 소득을 원하는 이들을 위한 안정적인 현금 흐름 엔진이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">원메인 홀딩스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMF#NYSE">OMF</a>) – 수익률: 8.02%</h2>
지난 한 달 동안 9.69%의 상승률을 기록한 원메인 홀딩스는 높은 수익과 자본 상승을 동시에 제공한다. 강력한 재무 상태는 불확실한 경제 신호 속에서 투자자에게 신뢰를 준다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">슈왑 미국 배당주 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) – 수익률: 3.96%</h2>
더욱 간편한 접근 방식을 원하나?
SCHD는 4%의 수익률과 지난 5년 동안 8.4%의 배당 성장률을 자랑하는 보유 종목으로 수익을 다양화할 수 있는 경로를 제공한다. 특정 주식의 위험을 피하려는 이들에게 인기 있는 선택이다.
시장이 상승하고 있지만 여전히 지속되는 거시적 불확실성 속에서, 소득 중심의 전략이 강한 복귀를 하고 있다. 꾸준한 현금을 수집하면서 포트폴리오를 보호하려는 투자자들에게 이 배당 리더들은 그런 목적에 딱 맞는 선택이 될 것이다 – 시장의 다음 움직임을 예측할 필요 없이.

다음 읽기: 
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/45811222/wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-give-their-take-on-3-financial-stocks-with-over-15-dividend-yields">월스트리트에서 가장 정확한 애널리스트들이 15% 이상의 배당 수익률을 가진 3개 금융주에 대한 의견을 제시</a></li>
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">배당 성장 투자</a>는 화려하지 않다. 레딧 포럼을 빛내거나 CNBC 토론을 자극하지도 않는다. 하지만 장기적인 부를 쌓고자 하는 투자자, 특히 은퇴를 준비하는 투자자에게는 가장 현명한 선택이 될 수 있다.
개별 배당주들은 변동성이 높을 수 있다. 실적 부진, 기업별 위험 또는 배당금 감축은 소득 흐름을 방해할 수 있다. 그러나 ETF는 여러 배당 성장 기업을 한데 묶어 위험을 분산시키고 수익률을 안정화한다. 배당 성장 투자를 제대로 실행하는 데 있어 Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) 선두에 서 있다.
<h3>배당 성장 시나리오</h3>
배당 성장 투자는 매년 배당금을 꾸준히 증가시키는 기업을 대상으로 한다. 단순히 배당 수익을 받는 것이 아니라, 투자가 배경에서 조용히 성장하는 동안 배당 수익이 쌓이는 것을 목표로 한다.
장기적으로 이 전략은 독특한 삼중 효과를 제공한다. 소득 증가, 자본 가치 상승, 배당을 지급하지 않는 주식에 비해 낮은 변동성이다. 더욱이 인플레이션에 대한 보호 기능을 제공하기 때문에 은퇴와 같은 장기 금융 목표에 완벽하다.
<h3>SCHD: 배당 성장 ETF의 MVP</h3>
배당 중심 ETF의 확장되는 세계에서 SCHD는 새로운 경쟁자와 시장 현상(주식 분할 등)에도 불구하고 안정성과 탄력성을 보여주는 돋보이는 ETF이다.
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<li>배당수익률: 3.9%</li>
<li>운용보수율: 단 0.06%</li>
<li>상위 보유 종목: 코카콜라(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), 홈디포(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), 시스코 시스템즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), 록히드 마틴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</li>
</ul>
SCHD는 다우존스 미국 배당 100 지수를 추종하며, 10년 이상의 배당 증가 기록, 탄탄한 재무 상태, 매력적인 배당 수익률을 갖춘 기업만을 선정한다.
자본 수익률(평균 29%)과 같은 품질 관리에 초점을 맞춘 전략은 경기 침체 시 추가적인 보호층을 제공한다. 에너지(21%), 필수 소비재(19%), 의료(16%)로 구성된 섹터 분배를 통해 SCHD는 성장과 회복력을 균형 있게 유지한다.
<h3>단점은 무엇일까?</h3>
당연히 SCHD도 완벽하지는 않다.
상위 10개 종목이 펀드의 4%를 차지하는 집중 위험은 고려해야 할 요소다. 이는 우려할 수준은 아니지만, 위험 회피 성향의 투자자는 1.8%의 배당 수익률을 제공하는 Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIG#NYSE">VIG</a>)같은 더 분산된 ETF를 고려할 수 있다.
거시경제적 위험도 있다. 경제 둔화는 수익을 압박하고, 간접적으로 배당 증가에도 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 그러나 SCHD는 재무적으로 안정된 기업에 집중 투자되어 있어, 일반적인 펀드보다 경기 둔화를 더 잘 견딜 수 있는 위치다.
<h3>결론: 지루함은 아름답다</h3>
SCHD는 롤러코스터가 아니다. 그렇게 되도록 설계된 것도 아니다. 하지만 포트폴리오에서 금융 안정성을 주도하는 종목이 될 것이다.
장기 복리 수익, 소득 증가, 혼란으로부터의 보호 요소를 원하는 투자자에게 SCHD는 시장이 제공하는 &#8216;설정하고 거의 신경 쓰지 않는&#8217; 전략에 가장 가까운 상품이다.
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최근 주식 시장에 관심을 기울여왔다면, 가치주가 화려한 성장주의 중심에서 떠오르고 있는 다소 의외의 상황을 목격한 적이 있을 것이다. 3개월 동안 러셀 1000 가치 지수는 러셀 1000 성장 지수를 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/03/44555763/value-stocks-are-crushing-growth-superstars-in-2025-is-more-to-come" target="_blank" rel="noopener">11%나 앞질렀다.</a> 작년 이맘때만 해도 기술과 인공지능(AI)이 시장을 주도했던 것과는 확연히 다른 모습이다.
관세, 지정학적 긴장, 경기침체 불안이 소용돌이치면서 투자자들은 상대적으로 안전한 가치주에 몰리고 있다. 하지만 이것이 영구적인 추세일까, 아니면 일시적인 횡보일까? 시장이 어떻게 될지 아무도 확신할 수 없지만, 역사적으로 가치주는 어려운 시기를 잘 견디는 경향이 있다.
가치주의 흐름에 편승하고 있다면 아래의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">가치주 기반 ETF 4가지</a>를 고려할 만하다.
iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWD#NYSE">IWD</a>)
러셀 1000 가치 지수를 추종하려는 대부분의 투자자가 가장 먼저 선택하는 IWD는 금융, 헬스케어, 필수소비재 등 다양한 섹터의 대형주 가치주에 대한 폭넓은 노출을 제공한다. 보유 종목 중 일부에는 JP모건 체이스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), 엑손모빌(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), 프록터앤드갬블(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>)의 주식이 포함된다. 규모와 유동성을 갖춘 이 ETF는 가치주 섹터에 분산 투자할 수 있는 편리한 수단이다. 운용보수율은 0.19%이다.
Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTV#NYSE">VTV</a>)
운용보수율이 0.04%인 저렴한 펀드인 VTV는 CRSP 미국 대형주 가치 지수를 추종한다. 이 펀드에는 JP모건 체이스, 존슨앤존슨(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) 같은 우량주가 비중확대되어 있어 안정성과 장기 성장에 대한 좋은 투자처이다.
SPDR S&amp;P 500 Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPYV#NYSE">SPYV</a>)
더 큰 S&amp;P 500의 일부인 가치주에 노출되기를 원한다면 SPYV를 고려할 수 있다. 이 ETF는 주가수익비율과 주가순자산비율이 낮은 S&amp;P 500 주식 중 가치주 특징을 강하게 반영하는 종목을 대상으로 한다. 가치주와 성장주 간 밸류에이션 차이가 지금처럼 높기 때문에 이 ETF는 시장 조정 시 수익을 낼 수 있다. 포트폴리오는 IWD 및 VTV와 유사하며 운용보수율은 0.04%이다.
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>)
배당주는 가치주와 겹치는 경향이 있는데, SCHD가 대표적인 사례다. 고배당 기업에 집중 투자하는 이 ETF는 투자자에게 가치주에 노출될 뿐만 아니라 시장 불확실성 속에서도 꾸준한 수익을 제공한다. 포트폴리오에는 코카콜라(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), 펩시코(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), 화이자(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) 같은 우량 브랜드가 포함되어 있으며 운용보수율은 0.06%이다.
<h3>가치주가 우위를 유지할 수 있는 이유</h3>
지난 분기 가치주의 시장수익률 상회는 단순히 시장의 불안감을 넘어선 것이다. 블랙록의 펀더멘털 주식 글로벌 CIO인 토니 드스피리토의 <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual/insights/value-stocks-underweight-and-unaware?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">말처럼</a> 현재 성장주가 S&amp;P 500에서 차지하는 비중이 거의 40%로 장기 평균인 24%의 두 배가 넘기 때문이다.
밸류에이션이 상향 조정됨에 따라 투자자들은 분산투자를 위해 가치주 투자로 전환할 수 있다. 또한 유틸리티, 헬스케어, 소재와 같은 섹터는 가치주 지수의 필수 업종으로 관세에 덜 취약하고 무역 정책 변화의 긍정적인 영향을 받을 수도 있다.
성장주는 시간이 지나면 회복될 수 있지만, 현재 시장 환경은 가치주에 유리하게 작용하고 있다. 이러한 추세에 관심이 있는 투자자들은 가치 투자에 초점을 맞춘 위 4가지 ETF를 고려해 볼만하다.
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슈왑 미국 배당주 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>)는 12월에 7% 이상 하락하면서 지난 한 달 동안 1년간 상승폭의 절반 이상을 반납했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42528079/this-high-yield-dividend-etf-is-undergoing-a-harsh-reversal-signaling-bearish-trends-here-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SCHD 펀드가 하락한 이유를 살펴보자.</a>
알아야 할 내용: 슈왑 미국 배당주 ETF는 4개의 제약주가 펀드 전체 보유 자산의 15.83%를 차지해 헬스케어 부문에 큰 비중을 두고 있다. 헬스케어 섹터는 최근 도널드 트럼프 대통령 당선인의 행정부 책임자 임명 및 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41822473/trumps-potential-health-czar-robert-f-kennedy-jr-rattles-vaccine-stocks-shoot-first-reaction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">정책 변화</a>에 대한 불확실성이 높아지면서 실적이 저조했다.
<h2>헬스케어 부문 보유 종목</h2>
브리스톨 마이어스 스퀴브(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>)는 펀드 내에서 가장 큰 제약 보유 종목으로, 자산의 4.64%를 차지한다. 지난 한달 동안 주가는 2.6% 하락했다.
화이자(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>)도 펀드의 상위 10개 보유 종목에 속흔다. 백신 제조사 화이자는 앞으로 불확실한 정치 및 규제 환경에 직면하면서 대선 이후 5% 이상 하락했다.
애브비(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>)와 암젠(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>)도 헬스케어 보유 종목이다. 애브비 주가는 소폭 하락했지만 암젠 주가는 12월에 체중 감량 약물 후보인 마리타이드(MariTide)의 실망스러운 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/42377651/amgen-stock-falls-on-weight-loss-drug-data-overreaction-or-fair" target="_blank" rel="noopener">임상시험 </a>결과로 인해 10% 이상 하락했다.
금리: 슈왑 미국 배당주 ETF에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 또 다른 요인은 불확실한 금리 환경이다. 저금리 환경에서는 배당금이 투자자에게 더 매력적으로 다가오는 경향이 있다. 최근 연준의 발언에 따르면 인플레이션이 연준의 목표 금리인 2%를 상회하는 등 매파적인 전망이 나온다.
또한 트럼프가 해외 수입품에 대한 관세를 인상하겠다고 공약한 만큼 차기 트럼프 행정부가 인플레이션을 재점화하고 금리를 더 오래 유지할 수 있는 요인으로 작용할 수 있다.
금리가 높으면 채권 및 기타 채권형 증권의 수익률 경쟁이 치열해져 배당 수익률은 상대적으로 매력도가 떨어지게 된다.
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매주, ‘벤징가의 스톡 위스퍼 지수(Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index)'는 독점 데이터(proprietary data)와 패턴 인식의 조합을 사용하여 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">표면 바로 아래에서 주목</a>을 받을 만한 주식 5종목을 소개한다.
투자자들은 가치가 저평가된, 관심이 적은, 새로운 주식들을 항상 찾고 있다. 소매 거래자들이 사용할 수 있는 방법은 무수히 많기 때문에 새로운 기회를 발견하고 특정 주식이 관심을 가져야 하는 이유를 이해하기 위해 풍부한 정보를 조사하는 것이 어려운 경우가 많다.
다음은 11월 1일 주간 벤징가 &#8216;주식 위스퍼&#8217; 지수의 개요:
애질런트 테크놀로지스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>):
투자자들의 관심이 증가하고 있으며, 이는 여러 잠재적 촉매제가 앞두고 있기 때문이다. 생명과학 및 진단 회사인 애질런트는 11월 25일에 4분기 재무 결과를 발표하고, 12월 17일에 애널리스트 데이를 개최할 예정이다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/A/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">최근</a> 바클레이즈가 이 주식에 대해 비중축소(Underweight) 등급을 유지하면서 목표 주가를 135달러에서 145달러로 상향 조정한 후 주가가 상승했다. 에버코어 ISI는 인라인 등급을 유지하면서도 목표 주가를 135달러에서 145달러로 상향 조정했다. 주가는 금요일 5.03% 상승한 136.87달러에 마감했다. 지난 5거래일 동안 4.08% 상승했으며, 2024년 현재 연초 대비 1.35% 하락한 상태다.
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트레이드 데스크(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>):
3분기 재무 결과 발표를 앞두고 투자자들의 관심이 증가했다. 11월 7일에 3분기 실적이 발표될 예정이며, 애널리스트들은 주당 39센트의 이익과 6억 1,980만 달러의 매출을 예상하고 있다. 이는 작년 3분기 주당 33센트의 이익과 4억 9,330만 달러의 매출과 비교된다. 트레이드 데스크는 최근 8개 분기 중 7개 분기에서 주당 이익 추정치를 초과했으며, 매출 추정치는 10개 분기 이상 초과했다.
웨드부시(Wedbush)의 애널리스트인 댄 아이브스는 트레이드 데스크의 성장 잠재력을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41144914/meta-trade-desk-amazon-digital-ad-titans-set-for-strong-2025-growth-tech-analyst-sa" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">강조</a>했다.
아이브스는 &#8220;우리 조사에 따르면 2분기 대비 3분기에 TTD의 성장이 가속화되는 것으로 나타났다&#8221;고 말했다.
트레이드 데스크의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40267737/the-trade-desk-stock-climbs-after-better-than-expected-q2-results" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">2분기 실적</a>에 따르면 고객 유지율은 95%가 넘으며 10년 연속 이어졌다. 잠재적인 강력한 성장과 인공지능(AI) 이니셔티브가 통합되면서 주식은 3분기 실적에 대해 약간의 화제를 불러일으킬 수 있다.
주가는 금요일 0.85% 하락한 119.19달러에 마감되었다. 지난 5일 동안 0.82% 하락했으나, 2024년 연초 대비 68.85% 상승했다.
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Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>):
이 ETF가 처음으로 리스트에 등장했다. 스톡 위스퍼 지수는 일반적으로 주식만 강조하고 ETF는 제외하지만, 매주 SPY, QQQ와 같은 잘 알려진 ETF들이 변동성을 기반으로 관심이 상승하는 경우가 있다. 슈왑(Schwab)은 Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index를 추적한다. 이는 배당금을 지급하고 배당금 지급 실적이 우수한 미국 대기업들에 대한 노출을 제공한다. 이 ETF의 주요 보유 종목에는 브리스톨 마이어스 스퀴브(Bristol Myers Squibb), 블랙록, 시스코 시스템즈, 홈 디포 및 쉐브론이 포함된다.
글로벌 긴장 고조, 거시경제 불확실성, 2024년 대통령 선거로 인해 일부 투자자들이 불안해하는 상황에서, 이 ETF가 배당 소득과 블루칩 회사들에 대한 투자로 인해 관심이 증가하고 있을 수 있다.
이 ETF는 금요일 0.46% 하락한 28.10달러에 마감되었다. 올해 들어 9.94% 올랐다.
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리인슈런스 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGA#NYSE">RGA</a>):
생명 및 건강 재보험 회사로, 분기 재무 <a href="https://investor.rgare.com/news-releases/news-release-details/reinsurance-group-america-reports-record-third-quarter-results" target="_blank" rel="noopener">결과</a>로 인해 투자자들의 관심이 증가했다. 이 회사는 3분기 주당 6.13달러의 이익과 56억 5천만 달러의 매출을 기록했으며, 이는 월스트리트 컨센서스 예상을 초과한 결과이다. 리인슈런스 그룹의 3분기는 기록적인 재무 결과를 기록했다. 이 강력한 분기는 주식이 향후 성장 기회에 대한 투자자들의 레이더에 오르는 데 도움이 될 수 있다.
주가는 금요일 1.90% 상승한 215.10달러에 마감되었다. 지난 5일 동안 1.37% 상승했으며, 2024년 연초 대비 31.83% 상승했다.
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세라 프로그노스틱스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERA#NASDAQ">SERA</a>):
3분기 재무 결과를 11월 6일에 발표할 예정이다. 이 회사는 임신 조기 출산 테스트를 위한 PreTRM 테스트를 개발했다. 투자자 발표에서는 이 회사의 미래 제품 파이프라인에 대한 설명도 있었으며, 예측 분석 제품과 출산 시기 테스트가 포함될 예정이다.
이 임신 진단 회사의 주가는 금요일 1.56% 상승한 7.81달러에 마감되었다. 지난 5거래일 동안 16.57% 상승했다. 2024년 연초 대비 30.82% 상승했다.
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