(FNDB)

Dividend stock investing offers retirees a dependable way to generate passive income, ensuring financial stability in a time when fixed income options like Social Security often fall short.

Active and passive investors alike have plenty to gain from considering exchange traded funds (ETFs) as part of their investing strategy.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market ETF (FNDB) debuted on 08/13/2013, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market.

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market ETF invests in over 1,600 value-oriented U.S. stocks with a 0.25% expense ratio, higher than some broad market funds. FNDB's factor-weighted methodology reduces co...