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
SMDV	ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF	Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Feb 5, 2015	0.40%	13.57%	7.37%	2.32%	40
SMHB	ETRACS 2xMonthly Pay Leveraged US Small Cap High D...	Leveraged Equities, Dividend	Nov 8, 2018	0.85%	9.00%	—	20.71%	11
SPDV	AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF	Dividend, S&P 500	Nov 28, 2017	0.29%	12.50%	—	3.36%	70
SPHD	Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF	Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities	Oct 18, 2012	0.30%	6.25%	7.14%	4.54%	28
SPYD	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ...	S&P 500, Dividend	Oct 21, 2015	0.07%	10.94%	8.52%	4.19%	46
STXD	Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Nov 9, 2022	0.35%	6.90%	—	1.19%	47
SYLD	Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	May 14, 2013	0.59%	13.56%	13.10%	1.86%	57
TDIV	First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund	Technology Equities, Dividend	Aug 14, 2012	0.50%	22.13%	18.57%	1.19%	60
TDV	ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF	Technology Equities, Dividend	Nov 5, 2019	0.66%	20.60%	—	0.95%	56
TDVG	T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend	Aug 4, 2020	0.50%	8.39%	—	0.98%	61
TMDV	ProShares Russell U.S. Dividend Growers ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Nov 5, 2019	0.35%	7.76%	—	2.55%	27
TPHD	Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Apr 29, 2019	0.52%	9.04%	—	2.02%	40
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	Dividend, Large Cap Blend Equities	Jun 1, 2016	0.06%	14.34%	12.02%	1.41%	82
VDI	Virtus International Dividend ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	Dec 2, 2025	0.39%	15.91%	—	0.61%	—
VDIG	Vanguard Wellington Dividend Growth Active ETF	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Nov 14, 2025	0.40%	1.55%	—	0.13%	—
VIG	Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF	Dividend	Apr 21, 2006	0.04%	7.43%	13.17%	1.47%	61
VIGI	Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF	Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities	Feb 25, 2016	0.15%	3.17%	8.04%	2.72%	18
VSDA	VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend	Apr 18, 2017	0.35%	8.75%	—	2.55%	37
VUS	Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	Dec 2, 2025	0.25%	19.26%	—	0.74%	—
VYM	Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF	Dividend	Nov 10, 2006	0.04%	11.57%	11.78%	2.84%	80

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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