4 Dividend ETFs to Play for Steady Income
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 12 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Economic Concerns and Interest Rate Cuts: The U.S. economy is showing signs of weakness, prompting Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman to consider three interest rate cuts this year to address the economic slowdown and support the job market.
Dividend Investing Strategy: Amid market volatility, investors are turning to dividend stocks and ETFs as a reliable income source, with options like Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF and SPDR S&P Dividend ETF being highlighted for their strong performance and history of increasing dividends.
Analyst Views on VYM
Wall Street analysts forecast VYM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VYM is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
