Top Holdings Of Dividend ETFs (June 2017 Edition)

In December last year, I presented the Top Holdings of Dividend ETFs, a virtual portfolio of dividend growth stocks compiled from 27 ETFs (exchange-traded funds) that invest in dividend-paying stocks. By analyzing the top 25 holdings in each ETF and assigning weights proportional to the size of each holding, it is possible to rank them and so find the top holdings of all these dividend ETFs.
This article presents an updated list for June 2017 compiled from 28 dividend ETFs. I present the top 50 holdings along with key statistics and fair value estimates from Morningstar.
About ETFs
ETFs are investment funds that hold assets like stocks, commodities, or bonds. Ownership of the assets under management is divided into ETF shares, which are traded on public stock exchanges much like shares of stocks. ETF shareholders are entitled to a proportion of profits, such as earned interest or dividends received.
Investing in ETFs provides several benefits, including instant diversification and passive investment. However, you have no control over the makeup of the ETF or its turnover rate. The investment manager determines the ETF's makeup and trading frequency and charges a recurring annual fee, expressed as the ETF's expense ratio.
Dividend ETFs invest in stocks that regularly pay and increase their dividends. As a dividend growth investor, I like to analyze the holdings of dividend ETFs from time to time. Doing so allows me to cross-check my portfolio of dividend... Read more