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: 151
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.50%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.49%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 20.08%
Median Risk/Return Score: 63 / 100

151 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
SDIV	Global X SuperDividend ETF	Global Equities, Dividend	Jun 8, 2011	0.58%	8.32%	-0.13%	9.06%	49
SDOG	ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jun 29, 2012	0.36%	20.13%	9.67%	3.34%	89
SDVY	First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF	Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Nov 1, 2017	0.60%	13.75%	—	0.95%	55
SDY	SPDR S&P Dividend ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Nov 15, 2005	0.35%	12.65%	9.29%	2.41%	47
SMDV	ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF	Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Feb 5, 2015	0.40%	19.64%	7.52%	2.26%	51
SMHB	ETRACS 2xMonthly Pay Leveraged US Small Cap High D...	Leveraged Equities, Dividend	Nov 8, 2018	0.85%	24.34%	—	18.23%	18
SPDV	AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF	Dividend, S&P 500	Nov 28, 2017	0.29%	17.44%	—	3.24%	85
SPHD	Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF	Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities	Oct 18, 2012	0.30%	12.94%	7.30%	4.40%	43
SPYD	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ...	S&P 500, Dividend	Oct 21, 2015	0.07%	16.69%	8.62%	4.11%	62
STXD	Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Nov 9, 2022	0.35%	6.52%	—	1.13%	38
SYLD	Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	May 14, 2013	0.59%	20.68%	13.51%	1.84%	75
TDIV	First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund	Technology Equities, Dividend	Aug 14, 2012	0.50%	12.25%	16.96%	1.40%	30
TDV	ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF	Technology Equities, Dividend	Nov 5, 2019	0.66%	13.15%	—	1.07%	34
TDVG	T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend	Aug 4, 2020	0.50%	10.35%	—	0.97%	69
TMDV	ProShares Russell U.S. Dividend Growers ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Nov 5, 2019	0.35%	13.10%	—	2.48%	33
TPHD	Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Apr 29, 2019	0.52%	13.29%	—	1.92%	51
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities	Jun 1, 2016	0.06%	13.38%	11.47%	1.49%	74
VDI	Virtus International Dividend ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	Dec 2, 2025	0.39%	15.00%	—	2.33%	—
VDIG	Vanguard Wellington Dividend Growth Active ETF	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Nov 14, 2025	0.40%	2.34%	—	0.12%	—
VIG	Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF	Dividend	Apr 21, 2006	0.04%	9.00%	12.89%	1.51%	62

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	5.21B	Jul 2016
DEW	WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund	93	143.16M	Jun 2006
EFAS	Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF	92	50.25M	Nov 2016
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	91	45.92M	Jul 2015
RDIV	Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF	91	1.35B	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%	5.21B	Jul 2016
TDIV	First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund	15.87%	4.09B	Aug 2012
FDVV	Fidelity High Dividend ETF	14.27%	9.74B	Sep 2016
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	14.09%	137.37M	Jun 2016
FDL	First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun...	14.04%	7.68B	Mar 2006

Lowest-Cost Dividend ETFs

The top Dividend ETFs is VYM (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
VYM	Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF	0.04%	96.20B	Nov 2006
VIG	Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF	0.04%	129.60B	Apr 2006
DIVB	iShares Core Dividend ETF	0.05%	1.60B	Nov 2017
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	0.06%	137.37M	Jun 2016
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	0.06%	100.79B	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%	114.32M	Oct 2023
MSFO	YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF	43.66%	81.46M	Aug 2023
QQQY	Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF	37.32%	184.23M	Sep 2023
XOMO	YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF	35.94%	31.00M	Aug 2023
SMHB	ETRACS 2xMonthly Pay Leveraged US Small Cap High D...	18.23%	22.59M	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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