The Best and Worst Performing Dividend ETFs of 2014

2014 took investors on another wild ride, as markets continued their impressive bull run. Despite a slump in October that had many calling for a prolonged correction, equities resumed their bullish pattern and are up over 12% for the year. It was also a year where dividend-paying ETFs remained in the limelight. Though the Fed has hinted at raising rates, there still is no definitive timeline for when rates will climb from their near-zero levels. With that in mind, investors have been searching for yield to add a steady income stream to their portfolios [for more ETF news and analysis subscribe to our free ETFdb Daily Roundup]. Below, we outline the best and worst performing dividend ETFs this year. Note that the funds chosen are classified as dividend-focused and not simply ones that pay a dividend. The Best Performers   With equity markets charging forward, two leveraged funds take the top […] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: The Best and Worst Performing Dividend ETFs of 2013 UBS Launches Mortgage REIT ETN With A 24.8% Yield Leveraged Dividend ETFs: Too Good To Be True? May ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings, and Closures Is Spain The New Greece?