The Essential Dividend ETF Checklist | The ETF Experience Podcast

Dividend ETFs are a popular way to earn investment income, but a high yield does not always mean a better investment. This episode explains the difference between dividend income, distributions, yield, and total return, and why it is important to look at the companies inside an ETF. Investors who want income, growth, or both will learn how to compare dividend ETFs and understand the trade-offs between active and passive strategies. When you're choosing a dividend ETF, is the biggest payout really the most important thing to look for? Join Isabela Sagan, Manager, ETF Business Development, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) and Linda Otamendi, Associate, Portfolio Research, TDAM as they unpack common questions about dividend ETFs and share insights to help investors better understand the role dividends can play in a portfolio. Highlights include: 01:12 What is dividend income? 01:53 Understanding distributions, yield, and total return 03:32 How to compare dividend ETF holdings 05:52 Choosing between active and passive dividend ETFs 10:12 Do younger investors need dividend income?