DGRO: Considering It As A Core For My Portfolio

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Summary

  • The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF is favored by income investors for its focus on U.S. companies with sustainably growing dividends.
  • DGRO has consistently grown and paid dividends for the past ten years, earning an A+ rating from SA Quant.
  • Despite its strong dividend growth, DGRO's yield is lower than competitors SCHD and VYM, though it has performed well in total return terms.
  • DGRO's performance varies over time compared to SCHD and VYM, highlighting the importance of different dividend methodologies among these ETFs.

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Introduction

The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:DGRO) is a popular ETF for income investors because of its mandate to hold U.S. companies with sustainably growing dividends. Up against the broad market, it's kept up in total return, and even

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