HUGE Monthly Dividends from an ETF Portfolio - Building a High Dividend Portfolio for 2019 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn how to build a high dividend ETF portfolio with monthly payouts targeting a six percent yield.

Key Insights

• ✋ Emphasize higher dividends with a focus on quality companies and diversification.
• ✋ Consider specialized ETFs for potentially higher fees but more dividend options.
• 🥹 Utilize core holdings like SPHD, HYLD, DIV, DON, and KBWD for stability, yield, and diversification.
• 🧘 Explore satellite positions like NOBL, AMLP, and mortgage REIT ETFs for additional diversification.
• 🏋️ Weight the portfolio strategically based on stability, yield, and growth opportunities.
• 🧘 Evaluate individual company additions versus ETF satellite positions for specific portfolio objectives.
• 💍 Engage with the audience for feedback on portfolio choices and potential additions.

Transcript

hey YouTube I'm Jimmy in this video I'm gonna walk through creating a high dividend ETF portfolio this video builds on our last video where we looked at building a long-term dividend ETF portfolio the primary difference is that in this video we're going to have higher dividends now just like the other two ETF portfolios that we created our goal in ... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the primary difference between a high dividend ETF portfolio and a long-term dividend ETF portfolio?

The main difference is the focus on higher dividends, aiming for a six percent yield in the former compared to a three and a half percent yield in the latter.

Q: Why is SPHD chosen as the first core holding in the high dividend ETF portfolio?

SPHD offers stability, a four percent dividend yield, and exposure to less volatile large and mid-cap companies with defensive industries like utilities and basic materials.

Q: How does HYLD contribute to the portfolio as the only bond ETF?

HYLD provides bond exposure with an almost 8% dividend yield through actively managed non-investment grade corporate bonds, albeit with higher risk.

Q: What role does KBWD play in the portfolio despite its high fee?

KBWD, focusing on high dividend yield financial companies, complements the portfolio with an 8% yield from small to mid-cap companies in the financial sector, despite its 240 basis points fee.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Focus on creating a high dividend ETF portfolio with emphasis on quality companies, diversification, and a six percent yield.

• Select five ETFs with monthly dividends to form the core portfolio and consider customizable satellite positions for specific objectives.

• Weight the core portfolio with SPHD, HYLD, DIV, DON, and KBWD while adding satellite positions like NOBL, AMLP, and mortgage REIT ETFs.