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Zacks Thematic Screens

Discover the Thematic Screens below to find a strategy that best fits your investment needs.

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Top Dividend ETFs

The Top Dividend ETFs theme focuses on exchange traded funds that invest in strong companies with a record of paying and growing dividends. These ETFs are built for investors seeking income, but they do not simply chase the highest yields. Many funds in this theme favor companies with steady dividend growth over many years, often a decade or more. That focus can support better long-term total returns than funds that only screen for the biggest payouts. The theme also considers costs, including expense ratios, since high fees can reduce investor returns over time. Top Dividend ETFs generally avoid funds that use complex payout methods, such as derivative-based income strategies, which can make yields look higher but may be harder to sustain. The result is a more balanced approach to dividend investing.

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