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: 146
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.50%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.69%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 21.86%
Median Risk/Return Score: 55 / 100

146 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
PLGI	PL Growth and Income ETF	Tactical Allocation, Dividend	Dec 10, 2025	1.25%	-2.93%	—	0.02%	—
QDEF	FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Dec 14, 2012	0.37%	7.71%	12.21%	2.01%	76
QDF	FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Dec 14, 2012	0.37%	11.28%	12.26%	1.90%	78
QDIV	Global X S&P 500 Quality Dividend ETF	Dividend, S&P 500	Jul 13, 2018	0.20%	7.43%	—	3.02%	33
QFHD	Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF High Dividend ETF	Dividend	Jan 12, 2026	0.49%	—	—	1.35%	—
QQQY	Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF	Nasdaq-100, Options Trading, Dividend	Sep 13, 2023	0.99%	18.54%	—	34.44%	70
RDIV	Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Oct 1, 2013	0.39%	11.90%	10.70%	3.66%	75
RDOG	ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF	REIT, Dividend	May 7, 2008	0.35%	15.89%	4.12%	7.68%	41
RDVY	First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF	Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities	Jan 6, 2014	0.47%	14.23%	16.19%	0.88%	74
REGL	ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Feb 5, 2015	0.40%	7.52%	9.47%	2.16%	32
RFDA	RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend	Jun 7, 2016	0.52%	10.36%	13.35%	1.98%	81
RJDI	RJ Eagle GCM Dividend Select Income ETF	Dividend	Oct 1, 2025	0.63%	14.14%	—	0.54%	—
RNDV	US Equity Dividend Select ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Jun 20, 2017	0.50%	13.77%	—	2.39%	61
SCDL	ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN	Leveraged Equities, Dividend	Feb 4, 2021	0.95%	32.62%	—	0.00%	68
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	Dividend	Oct 20, 2011	0.06%	17.13%	12.48%	3.31%	77
SCHY	Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF	Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities	Apr 29, 2021	0.08%	7.84%	—	3.44%	53
SDIV	Global X SuperDividend ETF	Global Equities, Dividend	Jun 8, 2011	0.58%	4.37%	-0.25%	9.38%	48
SDOG	ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jun 29, 2012	0.36%	14.01%	9.55%	4.36%	72
SDVY	First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF	Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Nov 1, 2017	0.60%	10.45%	—	1.17%	51
SDY	SPDR S&P Dividend ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Nov 15, 2005	0.35%	8.81%	9.35%	2.45%	42

Best Dividend ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Dividend ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LVHI (92) and INCE (91). 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...	92	4.99B	Jul 2016
INCE	Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF	91	140.41M	Sep 2016
DGRE	WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt...	86	154.36M	Aug 2013
XUDV	Franklin U.S. Dividend Booster Index ETF	84	83.98M	Jan 2025
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	84	44.46M	Jul 2015

Best-Performing Dividend ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Dividend ETFs is TDIV (18.32%). Across the lineup, Dividend ETFs show an average 1-year return of 21.86% and an average 5-year return of 8.90%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
TDIV	First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund	18.32%	4.90B	Aug 2012
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	15.85%	4.99B	Jul 2016
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	14.57%	136.08M	Jun 2016
FDVV	Fidelity High Dividend ETF	14.31%	9.77B	Sep 2016
TDV	ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF	14.09%	285.24M	Nov 2019

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%	1.89B	Nov 2017
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	0.06%	136.08M	Jun 2016
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	0.06%	99.95B	Oct 2011

Highest-Yield Dividend ETFs

The top Dividend ETFs is MRNY (89.70%). Across the lineup, Dividend ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.69%, 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	89.70%	121.45M	Oct 2023
MSFO	YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF	45.91%	82.13M	Aug 2023
XOMO	YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF	38.09%	31.31M	Aug 2023
QQQY	Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF	34.44%	184.62M	Sep 2023
SMHB	ETRACS 2xMonthly Pay Leveraged US Small Cap High D...	20.71%	19.63M	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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