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After bottoming in April, the stock market has staged an impressive rebound, but Stifel strategist Barry Bannister warns the rally may not last due to stretched valuations. He predicts the S&P 500 could fall as much as 15% to 5,500 but advises investors to stay in the market with a more defensive stance. 

Bannister highlights high-yield dividend stocks as a classic hedge, offering steady income and stability in uncertain conditions. Ellington Financial stands out with an 11.5% yield supported by strong earnings and diversified mortgage-backed investments. 

Meanwhile, Dorian LPG, a global liquefied petroleum gas carrier, offers an 8% yield with analyst support despite recent earnings volatility. 

Finsum: Dividend stocks exemplify how income-focused strategies can help investors weather potential downturns while still capturing meaningful returns.

Dividend ETFs are an excellent way to generate passive income, as they typically hold portfolios of income-generating investments, allowing investors to avoid active portfolio management. 

• The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) offers exposure to 100 high-yielding, dividend-paying stocks with strong financials, boasting a 3.6% yield that surpasses the S&P 500’s average. 
• The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) combines a defensive equity portfolio with an options overlay strategy, delivering a remarkable 8% yield driven by monthly income distributions and market volatility. 
• Meanwhile, the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) provides effortless access to the commercial real estate market by investing in over 150 REITs, such as Prologis, which offers a 3.5% yield and impressive dividend growth.

These ETFs offer a diverse range of income opportunities, from dividend-focused equity to real estate and innovative option strategies. Their reliable and growing yields make them ideal choices for anyone seeking consistent passive income. 

Finsum: Dividend ETFs By investing in dividend ETFs, you can enjoy both steady cash flow and long-term financial growth.

Dividend investors may find the S&P 500's current 1.2% yield underwhelming, but targeted ETFs offer an appealing solution. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF delivers a 3.6% yield by focusing on high-quality companies with strong financials and a history of at least 10 consecutive years of dividend growth. 

Alternatively, the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF emphasizes pure yield, offering a 4.3% yield by selecting the 80 highest-yielding stocks in the S&P 500. While the Schwab ETF prioritizes financial strength and diversification, the SPDR ETF leans into concentrated sectors like real estate and utilities, introducing some risk. 

Pairing the two ETFs can balance yield and quality, creating a diversified income stream for investors. 

Finsum: For those pursuing passive income, these ETFs provide accessible, tailored options that cater to varying investment goals and risk tolerances.

Bahl & Gaynor recently launched two new dividend-focused ETFs, the Bahl & Gaynor Dividend ETF (BGDV) and the Bahl & Gaynor Small Cap Dividend ETF (SCDV). Both funds aim to provide long-term dividend income and downside protection by investing in high-quality, dividend-paying equities. 

BGDV focuses on large-cap stocks with a 0.45% expense ratio, while SCDV targets small caps with a 0.70% expense ratio. These funds use a bottom-up stock selection strategy, emphasizing factors like historical performance, competitive advantages, and future cash flow potential. 

Sector exposure is not a primary focus but may tilt toward health care, financials, and industrials for SCDV and financials, industrials, and information technology for BGDV. 

Finsum: The bond market could have a tumultuous Q1 and income investors might want to look elsewhere for returns. 

As major tech stocks like Meta and Microsoft face challenges from rising costs and AI investment, dividend stocks are gaining attention for their potential stability amid election-related uncertainty. 

For beginner investors, choosing effective dividend stocks and ETFs remains an essential consideration as dividend growth has historically outpaced inflation over the long term. In one case, a dividend investor on Reddit turned an initial $60,000 retirement account into $1.2 million over 27 years through a disciplined investment approach, later shifting his focus to high-yield dividend ETFs. 

His portfolio, which generated around $9,495 monthly, included holdings like JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF and Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF, along with tech-focused funds like Invesco QQQ Trust. With investments like the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust and Ares Capital Corporation, the portfolio reflected a mix of income-generating ETFs and steady-growth investments.

Finsum: If rates stall out look to dividends to supplement income streams particularly with ETFs.