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Dividend Investing vs Total Return — The 30-Year Math That Surprises Most Investors
Dividend ETFs (SCHD, VYM) outperformed the S&P 500 from 2000-2010. They underperformed it from 2010-2024. Here is what the actual data shows about dividend investing vs index funds.
S&P 500 Index Funds Compared — VOO, IVV, and SPY 5-Year Total Return
Vanguard VOO, iShares IVV, and SPDR SPY — what their 5-year returns, expense ratios, and tracking error actually look like, with Morningstar and Bogleheads data cited.
Target-Date Funds — Vanguard, Fidelity, Schwab Glide Path Compared
All three providers offer target-date 2050 funds, but they take different paths to retirement. The 30-year glide path differences cost up to $40,000 in lifetime returns.
Tax-Loss Harvesting — IRS Rules, Wash Sale Math, and Real ROI by Tax Bracket
Tax-loss harvesting adds 0.5-1.0% annually to taxable returns. The 30-day wash sale rule has nuances most articles miss. Here is the rule, ROI math, and when not worth doing.