If you want a way to combine steady income, stability, and diversification, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) can deliver all ...

iShares Core High Dividend ETF HDV is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and moved up 15.9% from its 52-week low price of $105.65/share.

ETFs that provide exposure to sectors that have historically been considered defensive during downturns are now in the limelight.

HDV is quite lean, with an expense ratio of just ... But again, recent total returns here have trailed the S&P 500, with the 5-year performance at 15.34% and the 3-year at 8.23%.