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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 14 MIN

The Essential Dividend ETF Checklist | The ETF Experience

from TDAM Talks · host Isabela Sagan, Linda Otamendi

Dividend ETFs are a popular way to earn investment income, but a high yield does not always mean a better investment. This episode explains the difference between dividend income, distributions, yield, and total return, and why it is important to look at the companies inside an ETF. Investors who want income, growth, or both will learn how to compare dividend ETFs and understand the trade-offs between active and passive strategies. When you're choosing a dividend ETF, is the biggest payout really the most important thing to look for? Join Isabela Sagan, Manager, ETF Business Development, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) and Linda Otamendi, Associate, Portfolio Research, TDAM as they unpack common questions about dividend ETFs and share insights to help investors better understand the role dividends can play in a portfolio. Highlights: What is dividend income? (1:12) Understanding distributions, yield, and total return (1:53) How to compare dividend ETF holdings (3:32) Choosing between active and passive dividend ETFs (5:52) Do younger investors need dividend income? (10:12) For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/podcast Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: [email protected] follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Are high-yield dividend ETFs always the best investment? Join Isabela Sagan and Linda Otamendi as they break down dividend income, yield, total return and the common pitfalls investors should avoid when evaluating dividend ETFs.

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