NVIDIA

Apple

Microsoft

Amazon

Alphabet

Tesla

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class B

Broadcom

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

SPY tracks a market cap-weighted index of US large- and mid-cap stocks selected by the S&P Committee.

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth Fund

First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund

Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF

FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund

FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund

First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Dividend growth investing is a great strategy for long-term investors, offering compounding from reinvestment, dividend growth, and stock price appreciation. The best dividend growth stocks and ETFs tend to have a quality tilt, picking companies with sustainable competitive advantages and growth capabilities. I highlight three dividend growth ETFs with a history of beating the market in total returns and discuss what makes them each unique in their own ways.

3 Quality Dividend Growth ETFs For Maximal Total Returns

Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

The S&P 500 closed August with a monthly loss of 1.71%, after a gain of 3.22% in July.

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes August Down 1.7%

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

ARK Innovation ETF

ARK Web x.0 ETF

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

iShares MSCI Chile ETF

Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation ETF

Madison Aggregate Bond ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund

Invesco QQQ

VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF

AXS Real Estate Income ETF

United States Natural Gas Fund LP

WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund

Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

Hi! In this week's ETF Wrap, you'll see the spot in markets investors liked in August as ETF flows trended below the historical average in a down month for stocks.

ETF flows ‘swoon' in August as this area of bonds dominate

Warren Buffett remains bullish on American stocks, stating that he has never seen a time when it made sense to bet against America. Michael Burry, known for his successful bet against the housing market in 2008, has made a massive bet against the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, betting against America. The article discusses the merits and demerits of Burry's bet as well as our approach in the current environment.

The 'Big Short' Ignores Buffett And Bets Big On A Selloff: SPY Implications

iShares MSCI China ETF

The next bear market is likely to be caused by a Chinese financial crisis, not problems with the American economy. Sentiment indicators are not useful for predicting the start of a financial crisis but are very useful at identifying the end.

The Coming Bear Market - And China

Gabelli Multimedia Trust

Gabelli Utility Trust

In 2018, we warned about premium valuations in equity CEFs before a correction and bear market occurred. We believe that the current wide discounts in many CEFs are due to institutional shareholders reducing or liquidating their exposure. The presence of ultra high premium valued funds suggests the presence of "dumb money" in CEFs and potentially in the broader markets.

Equity CEFs: Peak Insanity, Version 2023

The SPDR S&P 500 SPY was rising over 0.5% higher Wednesday after the Bureau of Economic Analysis downwardly revised U.S. GDP to 2.1% in the second quarter, reflecting softer economic growth.

Economic Pivot: GDP Downward Revision Sparks Market Upswing, Reshapes Sentiment - SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY)

iShares MSCI ACWI ETF

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund

iShares International Select Dividend ETF

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

Invesco Global Short Term High Yield Bond ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

Principal Active Income ETF

The 60/40 has proven to be one of the winning and time-tested strategies.

Time for 60/40 Portfolio? ETFs in Focus

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

The JP Morgan Equity Premium Income Fund (JEPI) is doing modestly well this year as the stocks rally gains steam. JEPI was trading at $55.57 on Wednesday, a few points below the year-to-date high of $55.85.

JEPI ETF is a good complement to SPDR S&P 500 fund (SPY)

Cincinnati Financial

Hormel Foods

Medtronic

Nordson

NextEra Energy

Realty Income Corp

PPG Industries

Stanley Black & Decker

Sysco

Target

T. Rowe Price Group

V.F.

Walgreens

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF started the second half of the year on a positive note, gaining 2.59% in July. I present 3 strategies that can theoretically beat the dividend aristocrat index in the long term. After two full years of tracking these strategies, only 1 strategy is beating NOBL, but all 3 continue to outpace SPY.

My Best Dividend Aristocrats For September 2023

The SPDR S&P 500 SPY was surging over 1% higher Tuesday after data released for July showed U.S. job openings decreased below 9 million for the first time since March 2021.

The Stock Market Surges Higher Fueled By Decrease In U.S. Job Openings: A Look At The SPY - SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY)

Restaurant Brands

Ideal long-term investments show consistent earnings and dividend growth despite various economic conditions. Dividend Aristocrats, with 25 years of dividend growth, endured crises like 9/11, the 2008 financial crisis, and COVID-19.

Playing the Long Game: 3 Stock Picks for a 20-Year Investment Horizon

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund

iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF

WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund

iShares MSCI India ETF

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

Five of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gains through August 28, 2023. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 finished in the top spot with a YTD gain of 23.28%.

World Markets Watchlist: August 28, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that GuruFocus has entered into a strategic news partnership with TradingView, one of the world's leading social networks for traders and investors. This collaboration is set to enhance the experience for both GuruFocus and TradingView users, bringing together the strengths of both platforms.

GuruFocus Announces News Partnership With TradingView

Agree Realty

Ares Capital

Ares Management

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Capital Southwest

Enterprise Products Partners

Kinder Morgan

Main Street Capital

National Retail Properties

Blue Owl Capital Corp

ONEOK

Spirit Realty Capital

Williams

There are great deals to be had among dividend stocks despite the tech-fueled market runup. All four picks in this article pay big, well-covered dividend yields to help investors make money while they sleep. They carry diversified and/or essential business models and are undervalued, resulting in potential for strong total returns in addition to income.

4 Hefty Dividends With Up To 10% Yield

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

Direxion Daily Homebuilders & Supplies Bull 3X Shares

Invesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETF

iShares Residential Real Estate ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

Several key economic indicators are released every week offering valuable insights into the overall health of the U.S. economy. Policymakers and advisors closely monitor economic indicators to understand recession risk and the direction of interest rates because the data can ultimately impact business decisions and financial markets.

Assessing the Economy Through Consumer Sentiment and Housing

Arbor Realty Trust

Alerian MLP ETF

Clearway Energy

Global X SuperDividend US ETF

Intel

Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF

Vici Properties

The conundrum for dividend investors is whether to invest in high-yield stocks or low-yielding stocks with fast dividend growth. Higher yields benefit accumulators by reinvesting dividends into more shares, but dividend growth typically generates higher total returns. For withdrawers, high yield has some obvious benefits but also some potential pitfalls, while some argue dividend growth is the best way to go even for retirees.

High Yield Or Fast Dividend Growth? Have Your Cake And Eat It Too

 BlackRock Future Innovators ETF

iShares MSCI Germany Small Cap ETF

Harbor ETF Trust - Harbor Corporate Culture ETF

Harbor Corporate Culture Small Cap ETF

Harbor Corporate Culture Leaders ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Canada ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom ETF

AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF

Noble Absolute Return ETF

Advisorshares Poseidon Dynamic Cannabis ETF

Harbor Small Cap Explorer ETF

ETFMG Sit Ultra Short ETF

This week saw a total of 17 ETF launches, a major rebound from last week when only six funds debuted and a reversal of the summer trend of fewer launches. ETF closures continued their march forward, with several completing during the week and another handful announced.

This Week in ETFs: Summer Doldrums Ending?

Convexityshares Daily 1.5x Spikes Futures ETF

The SPDR S&P 500 SPY was volatile Friday after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's opening remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium indicated the central bank may continue to raise interest rates and hold them at a restrictive level until inflation falls to its 2% goal.

The SPY Swings Wildly Following Hawkish Comments At Jackson Hole Symposium: This ETF Tracks Stock Market Volatility - ConvexityShares Trust ConvexityShares Daily 1.5x SPIKES Futures ETF (ARCA:SPKY)

iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Municipal Income ETF

SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF

iShares National Muni Bond ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF

iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Investors were net sellers of fund assets (including those of conventional funds and ETFs) for the first week in three, withdrawing a net $16.7 billion. Equity ETFs witnessed net outflows for the second week in three, handing back a little more than $7.8 billion for the most recent fund flows week. For the second week in three, taxable fixed income ETFs experienced net inflows, taking in $333 million this week.

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Investors Give A Cold Shoulder To Equity Funds For The Fund Flows Week

The SPDR S&P 500 SPY opened slightly higher Thursday before running into a group of sellers who knocked the market ETF down from the top of a flag formation, which Benzinga called out on Wednesday.

The SPY Drops As Traders Price In A Hawkish Tone From Powell Friday Amid Strong Jobs Data: A Technical Analysis - SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY)

Medical Properties Trust

iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF

A myopic focus on dividends may be costing investors 2%-4% in returns per year. Dividend Aristocrats and high-yielding companies have trailed the market-cap weighted S&P 500 in the past 10 years. Understanding the cash-based sources of intrinsic value and focusing on total return rather than just dividends can lead to better investment outcomes.

You Trailed The Market Betting On REITs, Now What?

The SPDR S&P 500 SPY was rising about 1% during Wednesday's trading session, ahead of Nvidia Corporation's earnings print after the close and the Jackson Hole Symposium, scheduled for Friday.

The SPY Climbs Higher Ahead Of Jackson Hole Symposium: The Bull, Bear Case For The Stock Market - SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY)

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

Crown Castle International

Mid-America Apartment Communities

SPDR S&P Midcap 400 ETF Trust

SPDR Portfolio Small Cap ETF

Larger REITs have outperformed small- and mid-sized REITs in the last five years, thanks partially to their concentration in high-growth sectors. Modestly leveraged REITs can still grow their bottom-line profits even with rapidly rising interest expenses because revenue is growing as well. I highlight five high-quality, larger market cap REITs that are currently trading at reasonable (or better-than-reasonable) valuations. I'm buying for the long haul.

Bloodshed On REIT Street: 5 High-Quality Landlords I'm Buying For The Long Haul

Conagra Brands

Kraft Heinz

PepsiCo

Procter & Gamble

Walmart

Non-cyclical stocks offer steady growth and reliability, attracting investors during economic downturns. Rising interest rates and inflation pose a risk to stocks, making bonds with "durable" interest rates an attractive option. Consumer staples stocks have underperformed in 2023 but may see a turnaround due to potential inflation risks and rising oil prices.

Deep-Value Opportunity To Invest In High-Yielding Non-Cyclical Stocks

News for SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ETF (SPY)