Bar, I see NOBL has beaten VYM by a fair margin over time, but both have lagged the S+P 500. NOBL does have a 0.35% expense ratio, vrs 0.08 for VYM, and the div yield is only 2.0% vrs 3.0% for VYM (approx).
But either way, I figure having something in a Dividend ETF for the safety aspect helps create a conservative 'vibe' for the portfolio to help set the tone :o) And it sure beats messing with stuff like BABYF. I have to thank you for getting me into a much more virtuous mindset when it comes to investing :o)
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