3 Dividend-Paying ETFs to Consider Amid S&P 500 Volatility
The S&P 500's 11.2% year-to-date return has stretched valuations, prompting investors to seek stability in dividend-paying ETFs. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG), iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO), and Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) emerge as compelling options for passive income and risk mitigation.
These funds offer diversified exposure to quality assets, contrasting with overheated individual equities. The strategy reflects growing institutional preference for yield-bearing instruments during market uncertainty—a trend mirrored in crypto's staking and DeFi yield products.