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S&P 500 dividend-paying stocks have historically delivered an average annual total return of 9.2% over the last 50 years, compared to 4.2% for non-dividend payers. — Provides a long-term bullish case for dividend-growth strategies relative to non-dividend stocks, though it is historical rather than forward-looking news.
+0.30The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) has produced a 9.32% annualized total return since its inception in 2006. — Supports the specific fund's viability as a core holding, potentially attracting passive inflows, but doesn't signal a systemic market shift.
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The article describes the ETF as an 'excellent core ETF' with a strong historical return profile.
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