Just noticed VFC hitting that 2% yield threshold and it got me thinking about why dividends actually matter so much. Most people focus on price appreciation, but historically the returns from dividends are huge. Like, I looked back at the Russell 3000 ETF from 2000 to 2012 - the stock price basically went nowhere, actually down slightly. But if you collected dividends over that period? You're looking at over 13% total return. That's wild. So when you see VFC trading with a 2% yield, it's actually pretty attractive compared to what the broader market has historically delivered. The thing with VFC and dividend stocks in general though is you can't just assume the payout stays the same forever. Dividends follow company profits, so they go up and down. That's why it's worth checking the history on a stock like VFC before betting on that yield sticking around. If the company can sustain it, then yeah, picking up 2%+ in annual yield while waiting for potential price appreciation seems like a solid strategy. Worth keeping an eye on VFC if you're into dividend investing.