Jul. 14, 2025 12:44 AM ETTBG Dividend Focus ETF (TBG)DIVZ, HDV, DHS, FDVV, TBGThe Sunday Investor6.7K FollowersSummaryTBG is an actively managed ETF comprised of 30-40 U.S. companies selected for their dividend sustainability and ability to grow distributions over a 5-7 year market cycle.The fund's 0.59% expense ratio negatively impacts distributions, but its 2.40% trailing dividend yield is likely understated. This article explains why I expect it to gradually increase to the 3.50-3.60% range.TBG has solid quality and dividend growth features, though negative historical earnings growth rates have led to a high 66% payout ratio, 8% more than the four-year average.TBG's valuation metrics are mostly below average, though the fund distinguishes itself from peers like DIVZ, HDV, DHS, and FDVV by focusing on stocks with poor momentum and weak sentiment.The article below compares TBG's performance and fundamentals against these four peers and explains my "hold" rating.Sakorn SukkasemsakornInvestment ThesisThe TBG Dividend Focus ETF (NYSEARCA:TBG) is an actively managed fund comprised of a concentrated group of companies that are repeatedly growing their dividends. Though relatively new, TBG has already amassed $161 million in assets and has delivered a solidThis article was written byThe Sunday Investor6.7K FollowersThe Sunday Investor has completed all the educational requirements for the Chartered Investment Manager designation and is on track to become a licensed options and derivatives trading advisor. Focusing on U.S. Equity ETFs, The Sunday Investor maintains a comprehensive ETF Database that tracks the performance and fundamentals for nearly 1,000 funds. He is active in the comments section and ready to answer questions about any ETF you might considering.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of FDVV, MSFT either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.CommentsRecommended For You