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Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose Friday on U.S.-Iran peace deal hopes. SpaceX stock jumps on its debut.

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AT&T Inc. T has launched a new wireless connectivity solution called Unlimited Day Pass, designed to give eligible U.S. iPad users instant cellular access without requiring a long-term plan or subscription. The offering provides a convenient and flexible way for iPad users to stay connected without committing to a monthly data plan.

AT&T’s Unlimited Day Pass delivers unlimited wireless data for 24 hours at just $3 per day, with no contracts or subscriptions required, and the first day is free for each customer. Users can easily activate the service directly from their iPad through the Settings app by selecting Cellular Data and choosing the AT&T Unlimited Day Pass, with service starting shortly after payment.

With the latest option, AT&T becomes the first major U.S. wireless provider to offer on-demand Internet access for eligible iPads, even allowing rival subscribers to connect if their device supports eSIM technology. This service is useful for travelers, remote workers and users who need reliable Internet when Wi-Fi is unavailable. The company plans to expand it to more 5G devices in the future.

The introduction of this new product is likely to support AT&T’s future growth by attracting more users and generating additional revenues. By expanding its digital offerings and enhancing user experience, the company is further strengthening its position in the wireless market.

How Are Competitors Performing to Improve Connectivity?

AT&T faces stiff competition from Verizon Communications, Inc. VZ and T-Mobile, US, Inc. TMUS. Verizon has been expanding its 5G network to provide faster and more reliable connectivity across the country. The company is investing in network infrastructure to improve coverage in both urban and rural areas. These efforts aim to enhance customer experience and strengthen Verizon’s position in the wireless market.

T-Mobile is strengthening its connectivity through its new satellite-based service, helping users stay connected even in remote areas without traditional network coverage. The company is using advanced spectrum assets to enhance speed and coverage. T-Mobile is working to improve network performance by increasing capacity in high-traffic areas.

T’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates

AT&T shares have lost 18.4% over the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 13.5%.Zacks Investment Research

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Earnings estimates for 2026 have increased 0.4% to $2.30 over the past 60 days, while the same for 2027 have remained static at $2.52.Zacks Investment Research

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AMD upgraded, Adobe downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today's research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly.

Top 5 Upgrades:

Citi upgraded AMD (AMD) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $575, up from $460. The firm says the company's graphics processing unit upside is not fully priced into the shares. JPMorgan upgraded Kratos Defense(KTOS) to Overweight from Neutral with a price target of $82, down from $99. The company's long-term growth outlook "remains compelling" with margins expanding, the firm tells investors in a research note. B. Riley upgraded FormFactor (FORM) to Buy from Neutral with an unchanged $165 price target. The 14% retreat in the stock price since the company's Analyst Day leaves a structurally higher growth and EPS generative business underappreciated and presents an attractive entry point, the firm tells investors in a research note. Goldman Sachs upgraded New Oriental Education(EDU) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $65, down from $67. The stock's valuation is "too compelling to ignore," the firm tells investors in a research note. Citizens upgraded EPR Properties(EPR) to Outperform from Market Perform with a $70 price target. The company's newly established at-the-market offering plan "provides another tool for capital raising" while its operating portfolio is stable, the firm tells investors in a research note.

Top 5 Downgrades:

Wolfe Research downgraded Adobe (ADBE) to Peer Perform from Outperform with no price target. While the firm remains positively biased around the long-term strategic nature of both the creative and marketing cloud franchise, fiscal Q2 results were "thesis changing" as it now sees a less clear path around strategic changes during executive shifts, continued growth deceleration without meaningful margin leverage, and limited near to medium-term catalysts. Evercore ISI and Stifel also downgraded Adobe to Neutral-equivalent ratings. Barclays downgraded Travelers (TRV) to Underweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $295, down from $331. The firm says that with pricing softening, growth decelerating, and margin pressure building, earnings upside in the property and casualty insurance space is "becoming harder to find." BofA downgraded SailPoint (SAIL) to Neutral from Buy with an unchanged price target of $16 on concerns around growth durability and positioning given the company's narrow focus on identity governance in a market shifting toward broader platform based IAM and security offerings. Argus downgraded Eversource (ES) to Hold from Buy, citing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issuing an order that is reducing Eversource electric transmission return on equity by 100 basis points, with a reach-back period to 2011. Citizens downgraded Broadstone Net Lease(BNL) to Market Perform from Outperform without a price target. The firm says has "favorable sentiment" towards Broadstone's development funding platform, but says its leverage is sitting toward the high end of management's range.

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Top 5 Initiations:

Bernstein initiated coverage of Monster Beverage(MNST) with a Market Perform rating and $95 price target. The firm cites valuation for the neutral rating, seeing only 5% upside from current levels. Bernstein also started coverage of PepsiCo (PEP), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Elf Beauty (ELF), Procter & Gamble (PG) and Estee Lauder (EL) with Market Perform ratings. Bernstein initiated coverage of Celsius (CELH) with an Outperform rating and $44 price target. The firm believes the portfolio can sustain share in the U.S. as long as Alani continues to win share, and contends this will happen because of its outstanding brand equity, supported by its consumer survey results. Bernstein also started coverage of Keurig DR Pepper (KDP) with an Outperform rating. Freedom Broker initiated coverage of AT&T(T) with a Buy rating and $30 price target. The firm, which argues that the U.S. telecom and cable sector has entered 2026 at a more advanced stage of the convergence cycle than consensus had anticipated even a few quarters ago," believes T-Mobile (TMUS) is the strongest fundamental story on spectrum position, EBITDA growth rate, FCF margin, and balance-sheet flexibility, while it calls AT&T "a clear convergence story." The firm also started coverage of Verizon (VZ) but with a Hold rating. BofA reinstated coverage of Williams-Sonoma(WSM) with a Buy rating and $250 price target. Williams-Sonoma is in "a demographic sweet spot" as its "affordable luxury" positioning targets a core customer that supports relative resilience, says the firm, which expects the company will remain a structural share gainer. Lucid Capital re-initiated coverage of Core Scientific(CORZ) with a Buy rating and $40 price target. The company's "second act" is proving it has a scalable high performance compute platform, the firm tells investors in a research note.

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Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) has introduced AI-powered disaster response tools ahead of the 2026 hurricane season. The company is rolling out "Digital Twin" network modeling to test resilience and speed up recovery after severe weather. Verizon is also expanding satellite connectivity and off-road mobile 5G assets to support critical services and first responders.

For investors watching NYSE:VZ, this update focuses on Verizon’s network capabilities rather than earnings or capital returns. The stock most recently closed at $46.94, with a return of 15.8% year to date and 16.1% over the past year. Over the past week, Verizon is up 4.6%, while the 30 day return is down 2.1%.

These new AI and field-deployable network tools relate directly to reliability, service continuity, and support for first responders during severe weather. Readers tracking Verizon’s long term positioning in telecom infrastructure may see this as a meaningful data point on how the company is preparing its network for increasingly disruptive storm seasons and complex disaster scenarios.

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✅ Price vs Analyst Target: At $46.94, Verizon trades about 9.5% below the $51.85 analyst target, so the stock sits under consensus expectations. ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation: The shares are flagged as trading 65.6% below an estimated fair value, indicating a sizeable valuation gap in that model. ❌ Recent Momentum: The stock is down 2.1% over the past 30 days, so price momentum has been weak even as the hurricane focused AI tools are announced.

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Key Considerations

📊 The AI powered disaster response rollout speaks directly to network resilience, a core part of Verizon’s case as a critical telecom infrastructure provider during extreme weather. 📊 Watch how management quantifies uptime during major storms, capital spend on “Digital Twin” and satellite assets, and any commentary linking these systems to customer retention or contracts. ⚠️ Verizon carries a high level of debt, so investors may want to pay attention to how any additional network investment interacts with leverage and funding costs.

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For the full picture including more risks and rewards, check out the complete Verizon Communications analysis. Alternatively, you can check out the community page for Verizon Communications to see how other investors believe this latest news will impact the company's narrative.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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T-Mobile, US, Inc. TMUS continues to benefit from healthy demand trends across wireless and broadband services. In the first quarter of 2026, the company added 217,000 postpaid net accounts, up 6% year over year. Total postpaid accounts reached 34.4 million. Superior network quality, compelling value offerings and enhanced customer experience are driving customer addition.

Postpaid Average Revenue Per Account (ARPA) increased 3.9% year over year to $151.93. Successful rate plan optimization, higher fee revenues, increased customer density per account and continued adoption of 5G broadband and T-Mobile for Business services are driving growth.

It continues to expand beyond traditional wireless offerings. The company added more than 0.5 million broadband net additions in the first quarter, supported by accelerating 5G broadband adoption and favorable customer experience metrics. Management highlighted that fixed wireless speeds remain ahead of peers while fiber partnerships and joint ventures are expanding the company’s addressable market in a capital-efficient manner.

Strong momentum prompted T-Mobile to raise guidance for 2026. The company expects postpaid net account addition of 950,000 to 1.05 million, up from prior guidance of 900,000 to 1.0 million. It expects full-year postpaid ARPA growth of 2.5-3%.

How Are Competitors Faring?

T-Mobile faces competition from AT&T, Inc. T and Verizon Communications, Inc. VZ in the U.S. telecom market. AT&T continues to invest in fiber and 5G to expand advanced Internet reach and drive more households to buy wireless and home Internet together. In first-quarter 2026, the company reported 584,000 total fiber and fixed wireless advanced Internet customer net additions, including 512,000 consumer advanced home Internet net adds. Within that, AT&T added 273,000 fiber net adds and 239,000 AT&T Internet Air net adds. Postpaid phone net adds were 294,000, and postpaid phone churn was 0.89%.

In first-quarter 2026, Verizon added 55,000 postpaid phone net additions, the first positive first-quarter total since 2013, and management tied the year-over-year swing of more than 340,000 to a higher mix of new-to-Verizon gross additions and a shift away from relying on heavy promotions. Verizon’s broadband build continues to broaden its addressable market and create more room to sell converged offers over time. In first-quarter 2026, Verizon delivered 341,000 broadband net additions, including 214,000 fixed wireless access net additions and 127,000 fiber broadband net additions, bringing fixed wireless access and fiber broadband connections to about 16.8 million.

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TMUS’ Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates

T-Mobile has declined 19.6% over the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 16.5%.Zacks Investment Research

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Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 15.78, higher than the 11.06 for the industry.Zacks Investment Research

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TMUS’ earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 have declined over the past 60 days.Zacks Investment Research

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SpaceX will make Elon Musk a trillionaire (officially). Space-related stocks are the first place to look for SpaceX-related movements. “A listed SpaceX does not validate the comps; it benchmarks them,” wrote AgentSmyth, an AI platform designed to bring market intelligence to brokers.

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Verizon Communications (VZ) closed at $46.90 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.45% move from the prior day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 1.62%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 1.87%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.98%.

The largest U.S. cellphone carrier's stock has dropped by 4.49% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 0.74% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.03%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Verizon Communications in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect Verizon Communications to post earnings of $1.27 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 4.1%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $35.41 billion, up 2.62% from the year-ago period.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.96 per share and a revenue of $142.71 billion, signifying shifts of +5.31% and +3.27%, respectively, from the last year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Verizon Communications. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.14% higher. As of now, Verizon Communications holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at valuation, Verizon Communications is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.22. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 13.08 of its industry.

We can additionally observe that VZ currently boasts a PEG ratio of 1.12. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The average PEG ratio for the Wireless National industry stood at 1.08 at the close of the market yesterday.

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The Wireless National industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 175, putting it in the bottom 29% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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Verizon Communications Inc. VZ and AST SpaceMobile ASTS are both strengthening their capabilities to expand the reach and accessibility of wireless connectivity. AST SpaceMobile is building the world’s first and only global cellular broadband network in space, accessible directly by standard smartphones (4G-LTE/5G devices) for commercial and government use, leveraging its extensive Intellectual Property and patent portfolio. As one of the leading wireless carriers in the United States, Verizon delivers communication services to a vast customer base across the public sector, small and medium businesses, as well as global enterprises.

Per a report from Precedence Research, the global wireless connectivity market was valued at $134.77 billion in 2026. It is expected to reach $412.84 billion in 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.31%. The broader connectivity market is entering a phase where terrestrial wireless networks and satellite networks are converging rather than competing. Let us delve a little deeper into the companies’ competitive dynamics to understand which of the two is relatively better placed in this broader sector.

The Case for Verizon

Verizon’s broadband build continues to broaden its addressable market and create more room to sell converged offers over time. In first-quarter 2026, Verizon delivered 341,000 broadband net additions, including 214,000 fixed wireless access net additions and 127,000 fiber broadband net additions, bringing fixed wireless access and fiber broadband connections to about 16.8 million.

Verizon has launched a company-wide transformation initiative aimed at becoming an AI-first organization. The program emphasizes automation, AI-powered customer interactions, digital sales channels, micro-segmentation, and process simplification to enhance customer experience while improving operational efficiency. Through these initiatives, the company targets approximately $5 billion in operating expense savings and higher long-term profitability. AI integration will serve as a key enabler across its operations.

Moreover, Verizon continues to strengthen its network capabilities through investments in fiber infrastructure, network excellence, and advanced cybersecurity. Its participation in Anthropic's Project Glasswing underscores this strategy, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence to identify complex vulnerabilities and bolster the security and resilience of its critical network infrastructure. The company faces stiff competition in the U.S. telecom market from other industry leaders such as AT&T and T-Mobile. However, its strong focus on innovation and customer retention strategies, such as bundled plan offerings, enables it to gain a competitive edge.

Verizon’s 2026 outlook reflects higher management confidence in earnings delivery, supported by cost actions and a more disciplined promotional stance. Verizon raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.95-$4.99 from $4.90-$4.95 expected earlier. The company also reiterated 2026 cash flow from operations guidance of $37.5 billion to $38.0 billion and free cash flow guidance of $21.5 billion or more.

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The Case for ASTS

Utilizing large phased array antennas, AST SpaceMobile’s technology is backed by approximately 3,900 patents and patent-pending claims. This design aims to deliver worldwide cellular coverage by eradicating dead zones and providing space-based connectivity to areas that lack broadband service.

The company has deployed an initial set of commercial satellites in low Earth orbit, branded BlueBird, and continues to expand its launch campaign. These satellites support non-continuous service and have been used to validate voice and data capabilities directly to unmodified smartphones. BlueBird 6, which features an approximately 2,400 square-foot communications array, remains in orbit and operating as expected.

The company recently announced that BlueBird satellites 8, 9 and 10 are scheduled to launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on June 17, 2026. The BlueBird 8, 9 and 10 satellites are expected to deliver nearly double the peak data speeds achieved by the company's initial Block 1 BlueBird satellites, which recently demonstrated download speeds of 98.9 Mbps directly to standard smartphones. The major advancement in throughput will allow the company to effectively support the most demanding applications used by enterprises.

However, AST SpaceMobile operates in a highly competitive mobile satellite services market with high development and launch costs and well-funded incumbents. Competition in direct-to-device satellite communications is increasing rapidly. Existing and new industry leaders like SpaceX’s Starlink, Viasat, Inc. VSAT are expanding their SATCOM infrastructure. Viasat announced the successful launch and initial signal acquisition of its ViaSat-3 Flight 3 (F3) satellite, completing the company’s next-generation global ViaSat-3 constellation. The satellite is designed to provide more than 1 Tbps of throughput capacity across the Asia-Pacific region. ViaSat-3 F3 features advanced beamforming and flexible bandwidth allocation capabilities, enabling Viasat to dynamically direct capacity toward high-demand commercial, enterprise and defense markets.

AST SpaceMobile relies on third-party launch providers, and any failure, delay, or underperformance could disrupt satellite deployment and push out commercialization timelines. In April 2026, the Block 2 BlueBird 7 satellite was placed into a lower-than-planned orbit, separated and powered on, but was de-orbited because the altitude was too low for sustained operations. Scale and execution risk remain one of the biggest concerns for investors regarding ASTS. The company must successfully coordinate satellite manufacturing, launch schedules, telecom network integration, regulatory approvals and, ultimately, large-scale commercial service activation. Recent events underscore these challenges.

How Do Zacks Estimates Compare for VZ & ASTS?

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Verizon’s 2026 sales and EPS implies year-over-year growth of 3.27% and 5.31%, respectively. The EPS estimate for 2026 have moved northward over the past 60 days.Zacks Investment Research

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AST SpaceMobile’s 2026 sales implies year-over-year growth of 132.32%, while that for EPS suggests a decline of 9.7%. The EPS estimate has declined over the past 60 days.Zacks Investment Research

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Price Performance & Valuation of VZ & ASTS

Over the past year, VZ has gained 4.7% compared to ASTS’ growth of 143.2%.Zacks Investment Research

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Verizon looks more attractive than AST SpaceMobile from a valuation standpoint. Going by the price/sales ratio, ASTS’ shares currently trade at 81.91 forward sales, significantly higher than 1.33 for VZ.Zacks Investment Research

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VZ or AST SpaceMobile: Which is a Better Pick?

VZ carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while ASTS has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

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Both companies are taking several initiatives to expand their next-generation connectivity portfolio. ASTS’ growing prowess in the direct-to-device broadband capability is evident from its recent achievements. However, the execution risks of ASTS’s massive and technologically intricate project remain a major concern for investors. Verizon is benefiting from strong wireless subscriber additions. The company reported its first positive first-quarter postpaid phone net additions since 2013. This was possible due to lower churn and improved customer satisfaction. Verizon’s focus on AI integration and improving cybersecurity is a positive factor. Owing to these factors and a better Zacks Rank, Verizon is a better investment option at present.

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In this battle of ETFs, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHD) offers a higher distribution yield and a more concentrated portfolio compared to the broader, lower-cost Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT:VYM).

Dividend-focused investors often narrow their search to these two heavyweights. Both funds target established, dividend-paying U.S. companies, but they differ in how they screen for quality, how they weight their positions, and how much they charge for the privilege.

Snapshot (cost & size)

Metric VYM SCHD Issuer Vanguard Schwab Expense ratio 0.04% 0.06% 1-yr return (as of June 8, 2026) 24.3% 26.3% Dividend yield 2.2% 3.2% Beta 0.73 0.67 AUM $94.6 billion $95.3 billion

Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.

With a 0.06% expense ratio, SCHD is competitively priced, though it sits 2 basis points above VYM at 0.04%. For income seekers, the Schwab fund compensates with a 3.2% distribution yield, notably higher than the 2.2% offered by its Vanguard peer.

Performance & risk comparison

Metric VYM SCHD Max drawdown (5 yr) (15.8%) (16.8%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years (total return) $1,710 $1,503

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF focuses on quality and sustainability, tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. It holds 103 stocks, making it much more concentrated than its peer. Its sector exposure tilts toward technology at 19%, with consumer defensive and healthcare both at 18%. Top holdings include Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) at 5.85%, Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) at 5.55%, and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) at 5.40%. Stalwart stocks like Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), Merck (NYSE:MRK), and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) are also among its top 10 positions, and no single holding exceeds 6% of the portfolio. Launched in 2011, the fund has a trailing-12-month dividend payout of $1.06 per share.

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF casts a wider net with more than 600 holdings. It favors financial services at 20%, followed by technology at 18% and healthcare at 12%. Its largest positions include Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) at 8.03%, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) at 3.35%, and ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) at 2.72%. Household names like Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), and Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) are also among its top 10. The Vanguard fund was launched in 2006 and has paid $3.51 per share in dividends over the trailing 12 months.

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What this means for investors

The Vanguard and Schwab ETFs share many similarities, with comparable assets under management, expense ratios, and recent returns. SCHD is considerably more concentrated, but contains many blue chip names. Vanguard's ETF offers far more diversification, boasting over 600 equities. While VYM's payout is greater on a dollar basis, its yield is lower, meaning if $1,000 were invested in each fund, Schwab's ETF would ultimately generate more annual income.

Investors primarily interested in the dividend yield would probably prefer to opt for SCHD. However, VYM's diversification shouldn't be discounted; the ETF's performance is spread out over hundreds of stocks, reducing your overall risk (but also your overall potential return). Given dividend-paying stocks tend to be more stable in general, investors with a long-term time horizon would likely feel comfortable owning shares of either ETF, though SCHD's yield is clearly more attractive.

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