Is the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) the Smarter Buy Over VYM Right Now?

The article compares two major high-dividend ETFs: iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) and Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM). HDV uses quality screens to focus on about 75 dividend-paying stocks with strong fundamentals, offering a 2.9% yield. VYM takes a broader approach with 600+ stocks and a 2.3% yield. For pure dividend income seekers, HDV is recommended as the superior choice due to its higher yield, quality screening, and more concentrated portfolio, despite VYM's better 10-year returns.