Aflac

Cisco Systems

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

BlackRock

Broadcom

Emerson Electric

Rogers

Illinois Tool Works

Paychex

Rocket Companies, Inc.

SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF

DIVS is an actively-managed portfolio of dividend-paying companies from both developed and emerging markets. The fund seeks income and consistent dividend growth.

SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF

Dimensional US Core Equity 2 ETF

Dimensional US Small Cap ETF

Dimensional US Targeted Value ETF

Dimensional US Equity ETF

The four funds represent almost $10 billion in assets under management.

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These are exciting times for dividend investors, and with payout expectations running almost as hot as summer temperatures, the SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS) could keep on growing. DIVS is an actively managed ETF, and while investors have their choice of dozens of passively managed dividend funds, the active management available with DIVS could be [.

Looking for Dividend Dynamite?

Whether the Fed acknowledges inflation is a problem or not, investors can counter the threat of rising rates with dividend ETFs such as the SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS). Inflation has been an easy target to blame for stock market volatility over the past few months.

Counter the Threat of Rising Inflation With This Dividend ETF

The market has been turbulent of late, due to the many unknowns on the horizon, including inflation, the delta variant, and political turmoil. Dividend growth ETFs can be useful tools to provide reliable, safe income in uncertain times, while also serving as the foundation of a long-term income growth strategy.

Looking For Versatile Dividend Growth? Check Out ‘DIVS'

Investors are focusing on the second quarter earnings season, with some marquee names from domestic sectors yet to report. However, market participants may not want to overlook what could be a stellar batch of earnings in Europe.

Domestic Earnings Aren't the Only Ones Flying High

With equity markets hovering around record highs, more risk-averse investors may consider dividend exchange traded fund strategies. “While the stock market continues to trade in uncharted territory, investors can think of adopting defensive strategies based on their risk appetite by investing in high-dividend yield stocks.

Dividend ETFs Can Help Provide More Stable Returns

There's a lot to like about European equities, but for investors who were previously lured into the asset class only to be left disappointed, a more restrained, income-based approach could merit consideration. The SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS) checks those boxes.

Dip Into Dividends with This European ETF

Active ETFs with capable management have a knack for locating stocks with earnings efficiency. A prime example is the SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS) and its largest holding, Anta Sports Products.

The DIVS ETF: From Discerning Dividends to Efficient Earnings

Low interest rates and inflation are just two of the reasons investors may want to consider revisiting dividend exchange traded funds, but before embarking upon on that journey, it's critical to realize that while plenty of ETFs have “dividend” in their titles, these funds often arrive at payouts in differing ways. The SmartETFs Dividend Builder [.

The DIVS ETF: A Dynamic Idea as Dividend Growth Returns to Focus

As many investment disclosures say, past performance does not necessarily guarantee future results, which is why dividend assets like the SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS) are useful for getting back to the fundamentals. In a time when inflationary pressures have been putting markets in a spin cycle of volatility, getting quality exposure to equities is a [.

Get Back to the Fundamentals of Dividend Investing with ‘DIVS'

Income-minded investors should consider ETF strategies that provide consistent dividend growth at a rate that exceeds inflation. In the recent webcast, Yield vs Growth: How to Fight Inflation with Dividends, Matthew Page, Portfolio Manager, SmartETFs, warned that economists are projecting a median inflation forecast of 2.9% for 2021, followed by 2.3% for 2022, and 2.1% [.

A Dividend Builder ETF to Hedge Against Inflation Risks

Income generation in the current market environment can be challenging, as rising inflation weighs on real yields. Nevertheless, certain investors have persevered with dividend strategies that outperform inflationary pressures.

Yield vs Growth: How to Fight Inflation with Dividends

As the Federal Reserve lifts Covid-19 dividend and share buyback restrictions on the financial sector, dividend-related exchange traded funds could benefit from the increased capital distributions ahead. After its annual stress test on Thursday, the Fed found that all 23 of the tested banks appeared to have “strong capital levels” and would be able to [.

As Banks Prep Capital Distributions to Investors, Consider a Dividend ETF

Traditional approaches to dividend investments either target a high dividend yield or a history of dividends, yet both methods may be short-sighted in isolation. Alternatively, investors can consider a dividend exchange traded fund strategy that targets both strong fundamentals and dividend growth over time.

A Thoughtful ETF Approach to Dividend Investing

Income-minded investors can consider an actively managed dividend exchange traded fund strategy to help keep ahead of inflation. The SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (NYSE Arca: DIVS) is an actively managed dividend growth strategy that seeks dividend-paying companies that have provided an inflation-adjusted cash flow return on investment of at least 10% in each of the [.

A Smarter Approach to Dividend ETF Investing

Investors who are worried about inflation should consider dividend exchange traded fund strategies. Both the consumer-price index and the producer-price index have increased faster than expected, weighing on broad swathes of both the equity and fixed income markets and contributing to the heightened volatility in recent weeks.

Consider Dividend ETFs in an Inflationary Market

In addition to the massive influx of assets, two big themes emerging in the world of actively managed ETFs are issuers introducing ETF versions of previously successful active mutual funds, as well as converting those funds to the ETF structure. In the latter scenario, Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) is one of the leaders, having already [.

More and More Mutual Funds Are Being Converted to Active ETFs

Alerian MLP ETF

Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF

iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF

JPMorgan Municipal ETF

iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard U.S. Liquidity Factor ETF

Plus, iShares lowered expense ratios on two of its ETFs.

ETF Odds & Ends: First Mutual Fund Conversion

On Monday, Guinness Atkinson Asset Management announced that two of its mutual funds have now officially begun trading as ETFs under the firm's SmartETFs brand. Guinness Atkinson previously announced more details of the transactions, which are believed to be the first of their kind in the U.S. asset management industry.

Guinness Atkinson Has Converted Its ‘DIVS' & ‘ADIV' Mutual Funds to ETFs

The SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF was 0.1% higher Monday, its first day as an exchange-traded fund. The fund made history by becoming one of two of the first mutual funds, along with the SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF , to convert their structure.

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