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Dividend ETFs by Tier

The DGI Crab's hand-picked dividend ETFs — organized by tier so you know exactly which funds belong in your portfolio at every stage of life.

Tier One — Maximum Growth

Target: ~1–2% starting yield + ~8–10%+ annual dividend growth. Ideal for younger investors with long time horizons prioritizing future income over current income.

SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

Tier Two — Growth with Meaningful Income

Target: ~3% starting yield + ~6–7% annual dividend growth. Ideal for investors building wealth with a longer time horizon who want a balance of growth and income.

DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
FDVV Fidelity High Dividend ETF
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

Tier Three — Balance of Growth & Income

Target: ~4–5% yield + ~4–5% annual dividend growth. Ideal for investors approaching retirement who want meaningful income with continued growth.

SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
DIVO Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

Tier Four — Income Now

Target: Maximum current income. Designed for investors aged 54 and up who need their portfolio to generate meaningful income today. Growth is secondary — reliable, high yield is the priority.

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SPYI NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
IYRI NEOS Real Estate High Income ETF
BTCI NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF
TSPY S&P 500 Enhanced Income ETF
IDVO Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF
WEEL Peerless Option Income Wheel ETF
JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
MLPX Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
SPHY SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF
PFFA Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF