

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.

Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF offers global diversification, active management, and a yield above the market average, positioning it as a compelling core holding. CGDG's multi-manager approach and active rebalancing differentiate it from passive peers like SCHD, enabling dynamic portfolio adjustments as market conditions evolve. Despite a lower yield (2.27%) and shorter track record, CGDG has demonstrated robust distribution growth (262% since inception) and attractive valuation with a P/E below 17x.

Confluence Wealth Services Inc. boosted its stake in Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF (NYSEARCA:CGDG) by 13.5% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,964,081 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 233,741 shares during the period. Capital

Assetmark Inc. grew its holdings in Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF (NYSEARCA:CGDG) by 11.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 564,722 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 58,154 shares during the period. Assetmark

Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. boosted its holdings in Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF (NYSEARCA:CGDG) by 40.9% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 164,128 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 47,672 shares during

Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF offers global, high-quality dividend exposure with a defensive tilt, outperforming the S&P 500 during recent market pullbacks. CGDG's multi-manager, actively managed strategy avoids yield traps, rotates out of underperformers, and balances U.S. (50.8%) and non-U.S. (46.6%) equities. With a 2% starting yield and 9.39% trailing twelve-month dividend growth, CGDG targets long-term income growth and capital preservation for lower-risk investors.

I'm deploying cash into high-quality BDCs, alternative asset managers, and select ETFs to lock in attractive, sustainable yields after a sentiment-driven selloff. ARES, BX, and BAM offer scale, strong management, and secular growth in alternatives, with current valuations reflecting panic rather than fundamentals. HTGC and TRIN present double-digit yields with robust underwriting, low non-accruals, and discounted valuations, despite limited evidence of credit stress.

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Capital Group Dividend Value ETF (CGDV) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF.