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Barring a reversal of epic proportions in the final three and a half months of 2026, value stocks and the related ETFs will likely again lag their growth counterparts when this year draws to a close. That doesn't mean value investing is dead.

I prioritize dividend growth investing, building a core portfolio of select ETFs and high-quality individual stocks for stability and passive income. My approach favors continuity and flexibility, avoiding the risks of abrupt transitions from growth to dividend stocks near retirement. The portfolio centers on seven dividend growth ETFs, balancing moderate yield with robust growth potential and sector diversification.

WisdomTree US Value Fund (WTV) is a 5-star ETF focusing on shareholder yield, blending quality, momentum, and value factors. WTV offers a 2.16% SEC yield and a 6.5% shareholder yield, with double-digit long-term dividend growth and a robust dividend growth profile. The ETF's methodology screens for high-quality, high-momentum, high-shareholder-yield stocks, resulting in a diversified portfolio with sector and stock…