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1 ETF I Wouldn't Touch With a 10-Foot Pole

The Motley Fool

Today, I'm talking about one exchange-traded fund (ETF) in this category. The allure of high dividends Let's get one thing straight: The VanEck fund's dividend yield is impressive. High fees can significantly affect long-term returns, and in a world where every basis point counts, this is a major drawback.

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3 Unusual Income ETFs That May Be Just What You're Looking For

The Motley Fool

That's through exchange-traded funds, by the way. While most ETFs are a predictable basket of familiar stocks, a handful of exchange-traded funds generate the kind of income you need, and do so in a way you like. The VanEck BDC Income ETF holds nothing but business development companies , or BDCs for short.