March 5, 2021 Treasury yields are rising, but with rates still near historic lows, the case for dividend grower ETFs like the PFM tracks the NASDAQ US Broad Dividend Achievers. That benchmark requires member firms to have dividend increase streaks of at least 10 years. Due to its emphasis on payout growth rather than high yields, PFM is a safe idea for investors looking to revisit dividend stocks over the near-term. Additionally, the fund is highly relevant for quality-seeking investors in the current environment. “We see not only a valuation opportunity but an income one as well. With rates hitting new lows in 2020, many companies’ stocks now offer dividend yields that are higher than their respective corporate bonds yields. Moreover, dividends offer growth potential over time whereas bond coupons are fixed,” according to BlackRock research.