Nickname: abelink

Review: I don't understand the knock on VIG. First, this kind of fund is really focused on capital appreciation based on anticipated dividend growth; it's not focused on income. So a relatively low dividend yield should be expected. Second, Vanguard is taking 250 out of 300 or so companies from the Mergent list, which is far more diversified than any other similar ETF. Third, there's no comparison to the Value Index fund since VIG is a blended fund; VIVAX is not focused on dividends either. Fourth, there's a lower expected correlation (0.7) between this fund and the broad market than the Dividend Growth fund (0.9). In sum, VIG plus PID appears to be the best way to get broad exposure to companies that are growing their dividends.

Date reviewed: May 14, 2006 2:13 PM

Nickname: seymelas

Review: I'm looking for a list of all ETFs that pay 9% or more.

Date reviewed: May 14, 2006 12:57 PM

Nickname: cpa28761

Review: If one seeks dividend income, isn't it better to build a portfolio of individual stocks rather than ETF's? Even modest fees will take a significant portion of the income the funds earn.

Date reviewed: May 13, 2006 4:37 PM

Nickname: Roger

Review: Timely

Date reviewed: May 13, 2006 11:19 AM

Nickname: Carole

Review: "We own some DVY and I think it's okay as a core position over the long term because it moderates volatility." From Bellevue Asset Management I think we should get a little of this for Carjohn. Also might be good for your taxable account, because for a good while dividends are getting good tax treatment.

Date reviewed: May 12, 2006 3:24 PM