Better Dividend ETF: Vanguard's VYM vs. ProShares' NOBL
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT:VYM) stands out for its low cost, higher trailing return, and broader sector exposure, while the ProShares - S 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NYSEMKT:NOBL) targets dividend growth with a focus on industrials and consumer defensives.
Both VYM and NOBL are popular choices for income-focused investors, but their approaches differ. VYM aims for high current yield from a wide swath of U.S. stocks. This comparison explores key differences in cost, returns, risk, and portfolio composition.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S 500; Beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.
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