The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF focuses on companies that grow their dividends over time. With a 1.7% yield at the current price, it isn’t exactly the highest-paying dividend ETF. However, it has lots of upside potential,

Investors of all types can benefit from the power of dividend stocks. Although dividends are usually sought by those in or nearing retirement, those regular payouts can contribute mightily to your long-term returns wherever you are in your investing journey.

Daniel Foelber (Honeywell): Honeywell checks most boxes for stocks to buy in 2025. The industrial conglomerate has a diversified business in aerospace, industrial and building automation, Industrial Internet of Things, energy and sustainability solutions, and more.