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: 152
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.50%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.49%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 20.08%
Median Risk/Return Score: 63 / 100

152 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
FVD	First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Aug 26, 2003	0.61%	8.89%	8.60%	2.25%	41
GAID	Guinness Atkinson International Dividend Builder E...	Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities	Dec 19, 2025	0.45%	-1.34%	—	0.65%	—
GAUD	Guinness Atkinson US Dividend Builder ETF	Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities	Dec 19, 2025	0.35%	—	—	—	—
GCOW	Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Feb 23, 2016	0.60%	11.39%	9.66%	4.72%	78
GDIV	Harbor Dividend Growth Leaders ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Jul 26, 2013	0.50%	12.51%	—	1.14%	68
GPIQ	Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF	Nasdaq-100, Dividend	Oct 24, 2023	0.29%	12.59%	—	10.03%	59
HDEF	Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	Aug 12, 2015	0.20%	10.31%	8.89%	3.77%	65
HDLB	ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo...	Leveraged Equities, Dividend	Oct 24, 2019	1.65%	18.34%	—	10.77%	27
HDV	iShares Core High Dividend ETF	Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities	Mar 29, 2011	0.08%	18.03%	9.25%	3.12%	82
HIGH	Simplify Enhanced Income ETF	Derivative Income, Dividend	Oct 27, 2022	0.50%	-0.98%	—	7.13%	5
IDOG	ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	Jun 27, 2013	0.50%	12.48%	10.71%	4.38%	86
IDV	iShares International Select Dividend ETF	Global Equities, Dividend	Jun 11, 2007	0.49%	12.32%	10.27%	5.29%	84
IDVO	Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income...	Derivative Income, Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities	Sep 8, 2022	0.65%	12.65%	—	5.67%	71
IDVY	First Trust International Rising Dividend Achiever...	Dividend	Feb 10, 2026	0.60%	—	—	0.78%	—
IGRO	iShares International Dividend Growth ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	May 17, 2016	0.15%	10.61%	9.18%	2.69%	54
IHDG	WisdomTree International Hedged Dividend Growth Fu...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	May 7, 2014	0.58%	8.49%	10.32%	1.83%	41
INCE	Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF	Dividend	Sep 20, 2016	0.29%	13.22%	—	4.76%	91
IQDF	FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fu...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	Apr 12, 2013	0.47%	14.55%	9.44%	3.05%	73
IQDG	WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth F...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	Apr 7, 2016	0.42%	5.02%	8.03%	2.40%	26
IQDY	FlexShares International Quality Dividend Dynamic ...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	Apr 12, 2013	0.47%	16.40%	11.45%	3.01%	77

Best Dividend ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Dividend ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LVHI (96) and DEW (93). 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...	96	5.00B	Jul 2016
DEW	WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund	93	142.37M	Jun 2006
EFAS	Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF	92	48.95M	Nov 2016
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	91	45.46M	Jul 2015
RDIV	Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF	91	1.31B	Oct 2013

Best-Performing Dividend ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Dividend ETFs is LVHI (16.28%). Across the lineup, Dividend ETFs show an average 1-year return of 20.08% and an average 5-year return of 9.17%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	16.28%	5.00B	Jul 2016
TDIV	First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund	15.87%	4.34B	Aug 2012
FDVV	Fidelity High Dividend ETF	14.27%	9.74B	Sep 2016
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	14.09%	139.61M	Jun 2016
FDL	First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun...	14.04%	7.48B	Mar 2006

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%	139.61M	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 (86.15%). Across the lineup, Dividend ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.49%, 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	86.15%	127.56M	Oct 2023
MSFO	YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF	43.66%	79.44M	Aug 2023
QQQY	Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF	37.32%	190.88M	Sep 2023
XOMO	YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF	35.94%	29.67M	Aug 2023
SMHB	ETRACS 2xMonthly Pay Leveraged US Small Cap High D...	18.23%	21.47M	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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