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The Best Dividend Mutual Funds

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Dividend mutual funds.

Dividend mutual funds are a type of mutual fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks that pay dividends. These dividends are then distributed to the shareholders of the mutual fund. Dividend mutual funds provide a way for investors to receive a steady income stream from a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying stocks. Dividend mutual funds can be found in various sectors, such as technology, healthcare, or energy, and can be focused on a specific country or region.

Number of Funds
39
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.74%
Avg. Yield
8.09%
Avg. 1 Year Return
21.40%
Median Risk/Return Score
54 / 100
The Best Dividend Mutual Funds

32 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
AAM/Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth Fund Class ILarge Cap Blend Equities, DividendJul 5, 20120.83%31.18%
American Funds The Income Fund of America Class ADiversified Portfolio, DividendDec 1, 19730.56%
5.84%
8.46%
9.46%
48
Amana Income Fund Institutional ClassDividendSep 25, 20130.76%
11.49%
12.43%
5.23%
42
American Funds Capital Income Builder Fund Class F...DividendJul 30, 19870.37%
7.59%
8.14%
7.44%
61
Columbia Dividend Income Fund Institutional 3 Clas...Large Cap Value Equities, DividendNov 8, 20120.55%
8.07%
12.63%
4.98%
65
EuroPac International Dividend Income Fund Class AForeign Large Cap Equities, DividendJan 10, 20141.52%
12.69%
10.04%
5.94%
85
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity ...Dividend, Global Equity IncomeFeb 27, 20071.07%
3.34%
10.44%
8.29%
23
Fidelity Advisor 529 Dividend Growth Portfolio Cla...DividendApr 1, 2015
16.58%
0.00%
88
Fidelity Dividend Growth FundLarge Cap Blend Equities, DividendApr 27, 19930.48%
16.94%
14.14%
8.16%
83
American Funds Fundamental Investors® Class F-2Large Cap Blend Equities, DividendAug 1, 19780.39%
14.42%
15.05%
7.65%
70
Franklin Rising Dividends Fund Class CLarge Cap Blend Equities, DividendJul 22, 19961.59%
5.31%
11.95%
9.22%
28
Goldman Sachs International Equity Income Fund Cla...Foreign Large Cap Equities, DividendJun 25, 20071.40%
9.75%
10.45%
3.41%
37
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fun...DividendAug 31, 20101.01%
9.67%
12.62%
5.71%
72
Goldman Sachs Rising Dividend Growth FundLarge Cap Blend Equities, DividendMar 23, 20041.03%
11.42%
12.62%
11.35%
37
Hartford Equity Income Fund Class IDividendAug 28, 20030.76%
5.89%
11.59%
12.83%
39
Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund Class ADividendJul 22, 19960.96%
8.18%
12.82%
11.65%
59
Janus Henderson U.S. Dividend Income Fund Class DDividendDec 20, 20220.81%
10.19%
3.09%
59
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund Class ADerivative Income, DividendAug 31, 20180.85%
-0.01%
7.90%
11
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund Investor A SharesDividendOct 21, 19940.94%
9.13%
11.21%
9.24%
56
JPMorgan Equity Income Fund R6Large Cap Value Equities, DividendJul 2, 19870.45%
10.14%
12.32%
10.06%
60

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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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Best Dividend Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score

The top Dividend Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FDGDX (88) and EPDPX (85). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing Dividend Mutual funds Over 5 Years

The top Dividend Mutual funds is FDGFX (15.77%). Across the lineup, Dividend Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 21.40% and an average 5-year return of 10.08%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Lowest-Cost Dividend Mutual funds

The top Dividend Mutual funds is VDADX (0.07%). With an average expense ratio of 0.74%, Dividend Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Highest-Yield Dividend Mutual funds

The top Dividend Mutual funds is AFNIX (31.18%). Across the lineup, Dividend Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 8.09%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

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