The first step in investing in dividend-paying stocks is to choose a brokerage; most investors use Charles Schwab, Fidelity, or Interactive Brokers. The next step is to set up auto-investing; most platforms offer this service. Lastly, decide the best ETF for your goals - you can do so by reading the above information. The final step is to open the broker app, search for ETF (You Want to Invest), enter a quantity, and click on the buy button.,