According to CoinMeta, as reported by Yahoo Finance, investors in today's market may choose to focus on technology stocks, especially those related to artificial intelligence. However, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on dividends (ETF) represent a more durable and stable option. Although these dividend-paying investments (ETF) are not as exciting as technology stocks, they invest in companies with sustained profitability and strong cash flows, and perform more steadily during market fluctuations. In 2026, several dividend-paying funds (ETF) outperformed the S&P 500 index amidst rising inflation and geopolitical risks. The Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (ETF (VIG)) focuses on large U.S. stocks that have continuously increased their dividends over the past decade, with an average annual return of over 13% in the last ten years. The Core Dividend Growth Fund (ETF (DGRO)) has an average annual return of about 13.6%. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity Fund (ETF (SCHD)) excels in both dividend growth and balance sheet quality, with an average annual return of 13% over the past decade. The advantage of these funds (ETF) is their ability to remain stable throughout economic cycle fluctuations.