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: 149
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.50%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.54%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 18.52%
Median Risk/Return Score: 57 / 100

149 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%	7.03%	—	2.94%	25
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	Global Allocation, Dividend	Jul 14, 2015	0.50%	7.91%	5.89%	7.44%	90
CDL	VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatilit...	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jul 8, 2015	0.35%	16.74%	11.07%	3.07%	79
CGDV	Capital Group Dividend Value ETF	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Feb 24, 2022	0.33%	14.07%	—	1.18%	72
COWZ	Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Dec 16, 2016	0.49%	7.00%	—	1.93%	50
CSB	VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit...	Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Jul 8, 2015	0.35%	14.06%	10.32%	3.16%	49
CVY	Invesco Zacks Multi-Asset Income ETF	Diversified Portfolio, Dividend	Sep 21, 2006	1.21%	12.57%	8.56%	4.22%	55
DDIV	First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF	Momentum, Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Mar 10, 2014	0.60%	11.54%	9.81%	1.56%	55
DES	WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund	Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Jun 16, 2006	0.38%	21.19%	7.96%	2.29%	61
DEW	WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jun 16, 2006	0.58%	15.48%	9.34%	3.22%	89
DFE	WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund	Europe Equities, Dividend	Jun 16, 2006	0.58%	4.51%	7.81%	4.06%	19
DFJ	WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund	Japan Equities, Dividend, Asia Pacific Equities	Jun 16, 2006	0.58%	13.31%	8.97%	2.59%	59
DFND	Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Jan 14, 2016	1.50%	—	—	—	—
DGRE	WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt...	Emerging Markets Equities, Dividend	Aug 1, 2013	0.32%	27.62%	8.85%	1.30%	79
DGRO	iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend	Jun 10, 2014	0.08%	12.01%	13.30%	1.92%	83
DGRS	WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth F...	Small Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jul 25, 2013	0.38%	19.68%	9.55%	2.05%	49
DGRW	WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund	Dividend, Large Cap Growth Equities	May 22, 2013	0.28%	9.18%	13.79%	1.25%	52
DGS	WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund	Emerging Markets Diversified, Dividend	Oct 30, 2007	0.58%	14.93%	9.20%	3.73%	45
DHS	WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jun 16, 2006	0.38%	14.63%	9.35%	3.15%	79
DIM	WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Fund	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	Jun 16, 2006	0.58%	9.06%	8.50%	3.04%	47

Best Dividend ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Dividend ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LVHI (95) and INCE (90). 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...	95	5.00B	Jul 2016
INCE	Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF	90	131.46M	Sep 2016
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	90	45.46M	Jul 2015
DEW	WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund	89	142.37M	Jun 2006
EFAS	Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF	88	48.95M	Nov 2016

Best-Performing Dividend ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Dividend ETFs is TDIV (16.85%). Across the lineup, Dividend ETFs show an average 1-year return of 18.52% and an average 5-year return of 8.83%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
TDIV	First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund	16.85%	4.36B	Aug 2012
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	16.14%	5.00B	Jul 2016
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	14.28%	137.42M	Jun 2016
FDVV	Fidelity High Dividend ETF	14.02%	9.74B	Sep 2016
DIVI	Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET...	13.53%	2.64B	Jun 2016

Lowest-Cost Dividend ETFs

The top Dividend ETFs is VIG (0.04%). With an average expense ratio of 0.50%, 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
VIG	Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF	0.04%	127.80B	Apr 2006
VYM	Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF	0.04%	96.10B	Nov 2006
DIVB	iShares Core Dividend ETF	0.05%	1.59B	Nov 2017
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	0.06%	137.42M	Jun 2016
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	0.06%	98.55B	Oct 2011

Highest-Yield Dividend ETFs

The top Dividend ETFs is MRNY (86.73%). Across the lineup, Dividend ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.54%, 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	86.73%	127.56M	Oct 2023
MSFO	YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF	43.55%	79.44M	Aug 2023
XOMO	YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF	36.78%	29.95M	Aug 2023
QQQY	Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF	36.00%	190.88M	Sep 2023
SMHB	ETRACS 2xMonthly Pay Leveraged US Small Cap High D...	19.31%	22.03M	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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