

Despite continued concentration in mega-cap technology stocks, US dividend-focused strategies have generally remained competitive and historically experienced more shallow drawdowns than broader equity markets. Last year, US companies paid a record US$704.8 billion in dividends - the 15th consecutive annual record. Concurrently, dividend growth accelerated across several international markets, highlighting the continued strength of shareholder-return trends.

Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF (NYSEARCA:TPHD) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 44,736 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,715,000. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions

Bare Financial Services Inc decreased its stake in shares of Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF (NYSEARCA:TPHD) by 84.8% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 12,679 shares of the company's stock after selling 70,941 shares during the period. Bare Financial

Bare Financial Services Inc increased its stake in shares of Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF (NYSEARCA:TPHD) by 4.8% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 83,620 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 3,860 shares

Global dividends hit a record high in 2024, with $606.1 billion paid in Q2 alone, as tech giants like Meta and Alibaba entered the dividend-paying market. Equity yields remain low compared to bonds, with the FTSE All-World index yielding 1.86% in September 2024, while the FTSE World Government Bond index yield to maturity stood at 3.03%. Dividend-focused strategies can enhance income potential in equity portfolios by prioritising high-dividend-paying sectors and reducing risks of dividend cuts.

Dividend stocks, including REITs and utilities, have underperformed in recent years. Rising interest rates and increasing costs of capital have contributed to the underperformance. The beginnings of a strong dividend stock rally may have just begun on the back of some very good news.

Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF tracks a Biblically Responsible Investing index. It holds mostly mid-cap stocks with industrials, utilities and energy appearing as top sectors. Valuation metrics are similar to a mid-cap benchmark, and quality is a bit better.

The article discusses the financial benefits of investing in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) or SRI (Socially Responsible Investing) Funds, specifically the Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF. The Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF is compared to the Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF, with a focus on return, risk, and income. Both ETFs have dividend achievers as a goal , with PEY generating twice the income as TPHD, though the overall returns slightly favor TPHD currently.