"Generating a steady and hefty stream of income is a key factor in any investing strategy. And to reach this goal, many turn to dividend paying stocks. A dividend is a regular payment a company makes to shareholders out of its profits. But it can be difficult and time consuming to analyze and handpick individual dividend paying stocks. That's why many investors seek out dividend paying exchange-traded funds (ETFs)."
"The iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) generates a yield of about 6.46%. It invests in a variety of stocks, as well as preferred stocks which share some of the characteristics of bonds. PFF's main holdings are in the financial, industrial and utilities sectors. Its top holdings include companies like Boeing, Wells Fargo and Citigroup. Additionally, the fund holds net assets of $14.65 billion. And it has a competitive expense ratio of 0.45%."
Dividends are regular payments companies make to shareholders from profits. Dividend ETFs pool dividend-paying stocks to offer instant diversification and professional management, reducing individual stock selection time. Dividend ETF yields vary, with many around 2–3% while some exceed 5%. The iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) yields about 6.46%, holds financial, industrial, and utilities names including Boeing, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup, has $14.65 billion in net assets and a 0.45% expense ratio. Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV) yields about 6.70%, targets the 50 highest U.S. dividend payers and low-beta companies, has maintained monthly distributions for 12 years, holds about $653.32 million, and has a 0.45% expense ratio. iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (DVYE) yields about 9.59%.
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