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The 2 Best High-Yield Energy Stocks in Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

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It is designed to broadly represent the economy, so this makes sense and makes an S&P 500-based ETF a good pick for passive investors. However, if you are a dividend investor, Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF could offer a similar solution with an income twist. You can choose the best companies with the best yields.

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Meet the High-Yield Vanguard ETF That's Already Up Nearly 10% in 2025

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Here's a look at the 10 highest-weighted companies in the Vanguard Energy ETF, which comprise 62.8% As you can see in the table, many of these companies have inexpensive forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios and sizable dividend yields. Williams Companies Midstream 3.5% Williams Companies Midstream 3.5% of the fund.

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2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make it super easy to be a passive investor. These characteristics make ETFs ideal for those seeking to generate passive income. Two great dividend ETFs for passive income are JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: JEPQ) and Schwab U.S. 12 consecutive annual increases Chevron 3.9%

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1 Little-Known Vanguard Index Fund to Buy Before It Soars 50%, According to a Wall Street Analyst

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Fewer investors are familiar with the Russell 2000 , an index that measures the performance of small-cap U.S. Some investors associate the terms small-cap and large-cap with companies of a specific size, but the definitions change over time as the economy expands. It currently trades at 2,000. equities by market capitalization.

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Want to Get Rich? 3 Ways to Help Grow Your Savings and Build a Millionaire Retirement

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Although some exposure to these stocks is OK, I'd encourage passive investors to opt for index funds that focus on broader growth markets such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, or artificial intelligence (AI). This is a rare group of blue chip companies that have paid and raised their dividends for at least 50 years.

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This Vanguard ETF Just Hit an All-Time High as It Continues to Outperform the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Over the Last 5 Years

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Investors often take on the challenge of picking individual stocks to beat the market or simply invest in a way that suits their risk tolerance and helps accomplish their financial goals. But finding a quality, low-cost, exchange-traded fund (ETF) that achieves diversification and can beat the market is a passive investors' dream come true.

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2 Artificial Intelligence ETFs to Buy Before the Stock Market Makes a New All-Time High

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They are typically managed by a team of experts who adjust the portfolios as necessary, which makes them ideal for passive investors. Since ETFs can hold so many stocks, the failure of one company won't lead to catastrophic financial losses, which is a great feature when investing in emerging technologies like AI.