

I prioritize dividend growth investing, building a core portfolio of select ETFs and high-quality individual stocks for stability and passive income. My approach favors continuity and flexibility, avoiding the risks of abrupt transitions from growth to dividend stocks near retirement. The portfolio centers on seven dividend growth ETFs, balancing moderate yield with robust growth potential and sector diversification.

VictoryShares US Large-Cap High Dividend Volatility Wtd ETF (CDL) offers a 3% starting yield and monthly payouts, prioritizing capital preservation over growth. CDL underweights technology, focusing on financials and utilities, which supports dividend stability but limits upside in tech-driven markets. CDL has delivered ten consecutive years of dividend raises, achieving a 10-year dividend CAGR of 8.44% and demonstrating resilience in downturns.

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LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK & BOSTON & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crescent Capital Group LP (“Crescent”), one of the leading alternative credit investment firms, announced today the successful final close of its fourth U.S. direct lending fund, Crescent Direct Lending Fund IV (“CDL Fund IV”), raising $10.8 billion in investable capital, including targeted leverage and separately managed accounts investing alongside the fund. CDL Fund IV represents the latest vintage in Crescent's lower middle market.

Income investors holding the VictoryShares US Large Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (NYSEARCA:CDL) own a fund built around one premise: large American companies with stable share prices tend to pay reliable dividends. CDL distributes cash monthly and paid $2.29 per share in 2025 against a current share price of roughly $76. With Treasury yields... CDL's $2.29 annual dividend beats Treasury yields despite rising interest rates

Income investors holding the VictoryShares US Large Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (NYSEARCA:CDL) own a fund built around one premise: large American companies with stable share prices tend to pay reliable dividends. CDL distributes cash monthly and paid $2.29 per share in 2025 against a current share price of roughly $76. With Treasury yields... CDL's $2.29 annual dividend beats Treasury yields despite rising interest rates

Income investors holding the VictoryShares US Large Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (NYSEARCA:CDL) own a fund built around one premise: large American companies with stable share prices tend to pay reliable dividends. CDL distributes cash monthly and paid $2.29 per share in 2025 against a current share price of roughly $76. With Treasury yields... CDL's $2.29 annual dividend beats Treasury yields despite rising interest rates

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