3 Dividend-Paying ETFs to Buy in September Even If the S&P 500 Sells Off

We aren't even through September, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has already produced an 11.2% year-to-date total return (dividends included) at the time of this writing. That puts the index on track for its third consecutive year of higher-than-historical gains. Over the long term, the S&P 500 has averaged a 9% to 10% annualized total return.Outsized gains have made the S&P 500 relatively expensive, putting pressure on companies to deliver on lofty expectations. Companies that sustain high earnings growth can certainly grow into their valuations over time. But at times like this, it's especially important to make sure you are investing in high-conviction companies with solid fundamentals rather than ones that are full of hot air that's waiting to compress at the slightest hint of trouble.Another approach is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that offer exposure to dozens, if not hundreds or even thousands of stocks. Many ETFs also offer dividends from the stocks they hold, which is an easy way to collect passive income.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool