The Best Dividend ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Dividend ETFs.

Dividend ETFs are a type of ETF that invests in a portfolio of stocks that pay dividends. The dividends are then distributed to the shareholders of the ETF. These types of ETFs are popular among investors looking for a steady income stream, as they provide a way to invest in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying stocks and receive regular dividends. Dividend ETFs can be found in various sectors, such as technology, healthcare, or energy, and can be focused on a specific country or region.

Number of ETFs: 162
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.53%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.58%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 22.62%
Median Risk/Return Score: 77 / 100

162 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
ADIV	SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF	Asia Pacific Equities, Dividend	Mar 29, 2021	0.78%	9.55%	—	2.87%	39
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	Global Allocation, Dividend	Jul 14, 2015	0.50%	7.43%	5.63%	7.48%	90
CCEF	Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF	Dividend	Jan 16, 2024	2.74%	6.53%	—	8.01%	57
CDL	VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit...	Dividend, Low Volatility	Jul 8, 2015	0.35%	17.17%	11.17%	3.06%	88
CGDV	Capital Group Dividend Value ETF	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Feb 22, 2022	0.33%	14.16%	—	1.18%	80
COWZ	Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Dec 16, 2016	0.49%	11.74%	—	1.85%	85
CSB	VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit...	Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend, Low Volatility	Jul 8, 2015	0.35%	15.23%	10.15%	3.12%	75
CTIF	Castellan Targeted Income ETF	Derivative Income, Dividend, Options Trading, Actively Managed	Jun 24, 2025	0.45%	9.32%	—	4.75%	35
CVY	Invesco Zacks Multi-Asset Income ETF	Diversified Portfolio, Dividend	Sep 21, 2006	1.21%	15.51%	8.99%	4.11%	83
DDIV	First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF	Momentum, Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Mar 10, 2014	0.60%	13.74%	10.05%	1.53%	71
DEM	WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund	Dividend, Emerging Markets Equities	Jul 13, 2007	0.63%	17.08%	9.26%	4.18%	75
DES	WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund	Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Jun 16, 2006	0.38%	22.71%	8.19%	2.26%	86
DEW	WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jun 16, 2006	0.58%	19.31%	9.75%	3.12%	95
DFE	WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund	Europe Equities, Dividend	Jun 16, 2006	0.58%	7.42%	7.77%	3.95%	36
DFJ	WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund	Japan Equities, Dividend, Asia Pacific Equities	Jun 16, 2006	0.58%	12.43%	8.80%	2.61%	60
DFND	Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Jan 14, 2016	1.50%	—	—	—	—
DGRE	WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt...	Quality Factor, Emerging Markets Equities, Dividend	Aug 1, 2013	0.32%	22.89%	8.22%	1.35%	77
DGRO	iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend	Jun 10, 2014	0.08%	13.39%	13.44%	1.89%	91
DGRS	WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth F...	Quality Factor, Small Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jul 25, 2013	0.38%	21.67%	9.82%	2.04%	77
DGRW	WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund	Quality Factor, Dividend, Large Cap Growth Equities	May 22, 2013	0.28%	8.57%	13.71%	1.28%	59

Best Dividend ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Dividend ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LVHI (97) and INCE (96). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	97	5.34B	Jul 2016
INCE	Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF	96	132.09M	Sep 2016
DEW	WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund	95	143.16M	Jun 2006
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	95	102.62B	Oct 2011
RDIV	Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF	95	1.37B	Oct 2013

Best-Performing Dividend ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Dividend ETFs is LVHI (16.77%). Across the lineup, Dividend ETFs show an average 1-year return of 22.62% and an average 5-year return of 9.29%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	16.77%	5.34B	Jul 2016
TDIV	First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund	15.93%	4.06B	Aug 2012
EFAS	Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF	14.43%	50.75M	Nov 2016
HDLB	ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo...	14.37%	5.73M	Oct 2019
IDOG	ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF	14.35%	530.17M	Jun 2013

Lowest-Cost Dividend ETFs

The top Dividend ETFs is VYM (0.04%). With an average expense ratio of 0.53%, Dividend ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
VYM	Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF	0.04%	96.20B	Nov 2006
VIG	Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF	0.04%	129.60B	Apr 2006
SPDG	SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF	0.05%	12.27M	Sep 2023
DIVB	iShares Core Dividend ETF	0.05%	1.65B	Nov 2017
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	0.06%	136.67M	Jun 2016

Highest-Yield Dividend ETFs

The top Dividend ETFs is MRNY (101.63%). Across the lineup, Dividend ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.58%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
MRNY	YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF	101.63%	104.24M	Oct 2023
QQQY	Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF	37.47%	180.80M	Sep 2023
XOMO	YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF	37.04%	40.73M	Aug 2023
MSFO	YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF	36.39%	97.24M	Aug 2023
SMHB	ETRACS 2xMonthly Pay Leveraged US Small Cap High D...	19.83%	21.06M	Nov 2018

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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