The first of two popular strategies, the high-yield income strategy, focuses heavily on maximizing immediate dividend income. To do this, you'll look for yields that often sit between 4% and 8% (or higher), which in turn will give a retiree a meaningful cash flow either every month or every quarter.Better yet, certain types of dividend stocks or ETFs can grow their payouts over time, which is beneficial to help retirees keep up with inflation without taking on more risk. It's for this reason and others that ...

Group 1 - The T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF (TDVG) has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management (AUM), reaching approximately $1.06 billion, up from just under $900 million last month, indicating significant investor interest [1][2] - TDVG has experienced $155 million in net inflows over the last month, marking its fifth anniversary as an ETF, which is often seen as a milestone for assessing a fund's reliability [1][2] - The ETF focuses on mid and large-cap firms with sustainable dividend and earnings growth, emphasizing factors such as current dividend yield, balance sheets, and cash flow, which has led to a year-to-date return of 9.7%, outperforming the Factset Segment average of 8.8% [3] Group 2 - The active dividend strategy of TDVG is appealing amid rising market uncertainty, as it aims to identify strong dividend payers that are well-positioned for potential economic challenges [2][3] - The fund's consistent active approach to dividend payers since its inception has contributed to its growing popularity among investors, particularly in a volatile market environment [2][3] - Looking ahead, dividend-paying companies may present an attractive investment opportunity, especially in light of potential market volatility and declining economic indicators [3]