

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) pays a trailing yield of just 1.5%, which looks unremarkable next to money market funds still paying north of 4%.

The largest position in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG) is Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO | AVGO Price Prediction), an AI semiconductor company whose stock has climbed 710% over five years.

All of these ETFs use high-quality stocks as a foundation, making them ideal for almost any long-term portfolio.

The Magnificent Seven have fueled much of the stock market's gains over the past several years, rewarding investors who have maintained exposure to mega-cap growth companies.

Investors shouldn't be reaching for pure high yield here. Instead, look for income from high quality, financially healthy companies.

Dollar-cost averaging into these four Vanguard ETFs could help you build long-term wealth.

A $1.4 million nest egg is far above the typical U.S. retirement account balance, but the check it writes each month depends entirely on how the assets are arranged. At a 3.5% yield, the portfolio produces $49,000 a year. At a 10% yield, it produces $140,000. The difference looks simple on a spreadsheet, but it... A $1.4 Million Portfolio That Delivers Reliable Income Through Bull and Bear Markets

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