total returns

4 articles
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Vanguard Utilities ETF Offers 2.5% Yield With 10% Returns Amid Power Demand Surge

Vanguard Utilities ETF ($VPU) offers 2.5% dividend yield and 10% annualized returns as U.S. power demand surges 58% over 20 years, driven by AI data centers and EVs.
CEGNEENEEpNNEEpSNEEpT+4passive incomerenewable energy
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Growth Beats Yield: Why SCHD Outpaces DIV in the Dividend ETF Showdown

Schwab's dividend-growth ETF $SCHD significantly outperforms high-yield competitor $DIV, delivering 11% vs. 3.9% annualized returns, highlighting quality's advantage over yield chasing.
LMTLYBSCHDCALMDIVdividend growthdividend yield
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

SCHD Emerges as Top Single-ETF Choice as Dividend Stocks Surge Ahead

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) offers 3.5% yields and 8%+ annual dividend growth, historically outperforming the S&P 500 with a 50-year track record.
LMTSCHDpassive incomedividend yield
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Income Investors Eye REITs and BDCs: $O and $MAIN Offer Yields Up to 7.4%

Realty Income and Main Street Capital offer high dividend yields with proven track records of consistent growth, appealing to income-focused investors seeking stable returns.
OMAINpassive incomedividend growth