10 Dividend Stocks that Beat the World’s Largest Dividend ETF

The Vanguard Dividend Appreication ETF - the VIG is the largest dividend ETF in the world but that 1.7% dividend yield isn't paying your bills. I dug into the Vanguard Fund and tore it apart to reveal the 10 best dividend stocks to buy now. ✅ Join me on the Blossom app and see all the stocks in my portfolio! https://mystockmarketbasics.com/blossomsocial The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has over $85 billion investor funds, more than a third higher than the Schwab Dividend ETF. It's also beaten the SCHD on returns...but that dividend yield sucks. I dug into the stocks held in the VIG dividend ETF and was shocked at what I saw. There are stocks in the fund that pay next to nothing and others that could see their dividend fall. Those aren't dividend stocks, those are dividend nightmares waiting to happen. Make sure you know what's in this Vanguard ETF and what to buy instead. 🤑 Get The Weekly Bow-Tie - my FREE weekly email newsletter sharing market updates, trends and the most important news! Market Updates for the Smart Investor! https://mystockmarketbasics.com/dailybowtie If you liked this video, these are perfect for you! » Like the SCHD Dividend ETF? Do This Instead! https://youtu.be/lLEqCACo0h4 » THESE are the Next Magnificent 7 Stocks, Buy Them Now https://youtu.be/hshjF-ICLY4 My Investing Recommendations 📈 🤑 Save $150 Off the Ultimate Options Course and Get the Options Calculator and Strategy Finder Free https://mystockmarketbasics.com/optionsave150 ✅ FREE Report! See the top five stocks in my portfolio, the five stocks I'm buying for the next 30 years! https://mystockmarketbasics.com/motleyfool ✅ See why I transferred all my non-stock real estate investments to Arrived. Dividends up to 8% and double-digit returns on rental properties. Get started today! https://mystockmarketbasics.com/InvestArrived Quick-Start Guides! FREE Step-by-Step Guides to Get Started Fast! ⏩ Make an Investing Plan Right for YOU! 5-Minutes to a Personal Investing Plan https://mystockmarketbasics.com/quick-start-plan ⏩ Easy, Step-by-Step to Analyzing Stocks! 5-Minute Guide to Picking the Best Stocks! https://mystockmarketbasics.com/quick-start-stocks Joseph Hogue, CFA spent nearly a decade as an investment analyst for institutional firms and banks. He now helps people understand their financial lives through dividend stocks, investing and ways to make more money. He has appeared on Bloomberg and on sites like CNBC and Morningstar. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a veteran of the Marine Corps. Disclosures: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice or recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Trading stocks, ETFs, other securities, and/or cryptocurrencies poses a considerable risk of loss. Neither host or guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speaker who is not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. When you make purchases through links in this video description, the author may earn a commission.