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ETF Dividends
ETFs report and pay dividends in different ways, so it is important to keep in mind that past/current yield may not be an indication that particular ETF dividends will continue apace. For example, some ETFs will generate large capital gains when their particular sector/strategy is performing well — and then pay out those gains as dividends — but when that sector/strategy falls out of favor, that may change. ETFs also report dividends differently, for example there is a term "SEC 30 Day Yield" which describes a standard yield calculation developed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that was designed to help better compare funds against each other, but only looks back to the most recent 30 day period. Other ETFs may report their dividends using a TTM (trailing twelve month) calculation, still others may annualize the most recent quarterly period. So understanding that ETF dividends can come with a lot of caveats is an important consideration for investors.
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*(updated Wednesday, August 17, 3:52 PM) Yield calculations vary and may not be reliable nor comparable; yield may be expressed as SEC 30-day yield, annualized yield based on most recent distribution, trailing twelve month yield, or reported yield. Not all ETFs are ranked; data may be incorrect or out of date. Rankings are for informational purposes only and do not constitute advice. Full disclaimer
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