TBG Dividend Focus ETF (TBG)

TBG looks for dividend growth in the US equity space. The fund begins its selection process by identifying large-, mid-, and small-cap US companies with a dividend yield greater than the S&P 500s average yield. The fund utilizes a bottom-up, fundamental process to screen for companies with the ability to grow their dividends more than 5% per year over a 5- to 7-year market cycle. The fund adviser prefers companies with demonstrated ability to grow their free cash flows, earnings, and dividends while maintaining their financial strength. The quality and reputation of a companys management are also considered by the adviser. The resulting portfolio typically comprises 30 to 40 companies. The fund is actively managed, the adviser has full discretion…