SPTM offers broader market exposure and holds nearly five times as many stocks as VTV. VTV pays a higher dividend yield and has shown less volatility and drawdown over the past five years.
Source: https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/01/25/spdr-s-sptm-of…
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
The 2026 sector rotation has been swift and decisive, with energy stocks surging while tech stocks fall. Nvidia is worth so much more than leading energy stocks because its profits and growth rate are superior.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have recently proposed banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks while in office. This sentiment dates back to the STOCK Act of 2012, which was supposed to be the fix.
