Investing in monthly dividend paying ETFs can be a great way to generate passive income for retirement or supplemental income. Two top-performing ETFs, including VictoryShares U.S. Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF (VSMV) and WisdomTree U.S. Small Cap Dividend Fund (DES), have outperformed the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) over the past five years. VSMV has seen an 80% return while DES offers a monthly dividend yield of 2.8%. These ETFs focus on lower-volatility equities and smaller-cap companies, providing investors with a solid risk/reward profile and potential for long-term growth. Consider these funds for a conservative investment strategy in 2026 and beyond.

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