The best dividend funds for retirement will have a combination of high yields, low expenses and a solid performance history.
In other words, the search for the top dividend funds to buy in retirement isn’t all about yield. For example, a high-yielding mutual fund which also has a high expense ratio and an inconsistent performance history may not be a “good” dividend fund when considering the whole picture.
So, when looking for dividend mutual funds for income in retirement, a broader view is necessary. Some of these factors include expenses, performance, diversification, tax efficiency and fund manager. After all, you don’t want your yield to be overshadowed by poor total returns.
With these qualities in mind, we put together a list of seven of the best dividend mutual funds that should be on every retired investor’s radar.
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