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: 147
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.49%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.97%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 22.39%
Median Risk/Return Score: 54 / 100

24 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
CDIV.TO	Manulife Smart Dividend ETF	Dividend	Nov 25, 2020	0.28%	15.11%	—	2.26%	83
CUD.TO	iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Sep 13, 2011	0.66%	5.79%	5.99%	1.91%	17
CWIN.TO	HAMILTON CHAMPIONS Enhanced Canadian Dividend ETF ...	Dividend	Jan 27, 2025	0.65%	15.75%	—	3.19%	83
DXU.TO	Dynamic Active U.S. Dividend ETF	Dividend	Sep 27, 2024	0.75%	27.69%	—	0.00%	79
FCCD.TO	Fidelity Canadian High Dividend Index ETF	Dividend	Sep 13, 2018	0.35%	14.86%	—	2.96%	95
FCID.TO	Fidelity International High Dividend ETF	Dividend	Sep 13, 2018	0.45%	11.02%	—	3.36%	68
IDIV-B.TO	Manulife Smart International Dividend ETF Unhedged...	Dividend	Nov 9, 2022	0.55%	11.80%	—	2.77%	56
LLYH.TO	Harvest Eli Lilly High Income Shares ETF Class A U...	Dividend	Aug 19, 2024	0.40%	7.01%	—	17.27%	38
PDIV.TO	Purpose Enhanced Dividend Fund ETF	Dividend	Jan 2, 2018	0.77%	7.79%	9.31%	11.78%	85
RUD.TO	RBC Quant U.S. Dividend Leaders ETF (CAD)	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Jan 9, 2014	0.43%	9.79%	13.11%	1.36%	63
TBNK.TO	TD Canadian Bank Dividend Index ETF	Dividend	Apr 20, 2023	0.28%	21.29%	—	2.41%	96
TUEX.TO	TD Active U.S. Enhanced Dividend CAD Hedged ETF	Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities	Apr 20, 2023	0.73%	12.08%	—	2.60%	50
VDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index E...	Dividend	Nov 2, 2012	0.22%	21.16%	—	2.89%	—
VGG.TO	Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF	Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities	Aug 2, 2013	0.30%	9.09%	13.57%	1.01%	64
VGH.TO	Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF CAD-...	Dividend	Aug 2, 2013	0.31%	6.89%	11.39%	1.04%	49
VIDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Divi...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	Aug 21, 2018	0.31%	11.55%	—	2.45%	64
VUDV.TO	Vanguard U.S. High Dividend Yield Index ETF	Dividend	Mar 23, 2026	0.28%	—	—	0.00%	—
XDIV.TO	iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ...	Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities	Jun 12, 2017	0.11%	19.61%	—	3.27%	—
XDU.TO	iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jun 7, 2017	0.16%	12.66%	—	2.24%	53
XDUH.TO	iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF (C...	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jun 13, 2017	0.16%	9.67%	—	2.24%	46

Best Dividend ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Dividend ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are INCE (92) and LVHI (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
INCE	Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF	92	128.15M	Sep 2016
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	90	4.94B	Jul 2016
AMDY	YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF	90	367.33M	Sep 2023
RFDA	RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF	85	87.48M	Jun 2016
DEW	WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund	84	141.02M	Jun 2006

Best-Performing Dividend ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Dividend ETFs is TDIV (17.52%). Across the lineup, Dividend ETFs show an average 1-year return of 22.39% and an average 5-year return of 7.90%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
TDIV	First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund	17.52%	4.66B	Aug 2012
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	15.66%	4.94B	Jul 2016
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	13.53%	133.93M	Jun 2016
FDVV	Fidelity High Dividend ETF	13.24%	9.18B	Sep 2016
RFDA	RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF	13.11%	87.48M	Jun 2016

Lowest-Cost Dividend ETFs

The top Dividend ETFs is VIG (0.04%). With an average expense ratio of 0.49%, 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%	124.70B	Apr 2006
VYM	Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF	0.04%	94.60B	Nov 2006
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	0.06%	133.93M	Jun 2016
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	0.06%	94.95B	Oct 2011
DJD	Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF	0.07%	453.49M	Dec 2015

Highest-Yield Dividend ETFs

The top Dividend ETFs is MRNY (105.86%). Across the lineup, Dividend ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.97%, 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	105.86%	82.87M	Oct 2023
AMDY	YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF	66.60%	367.33M	Sep 2023
MSFO	YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF	40.68%	95.31M	Aug 2023
QQQY	Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF	36.12%	189.73M	Sep 2023
XOMO	YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF	35.93%	25.30M	Aug 2023

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Top ETFs Comparisons

Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol name

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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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