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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
88
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.80%
Avg. Yield
7.64%
Avg. 1 Year Return
22.32%
Median Risk/Return Score
81 / 100
The Best Dividend Mutual Funds

80 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend YieldRisk / Return RankMax. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Fidelity Advisor Equity Income Fund Class ADividend, Large Cap Value EquitiesSep 3, 19960.90%0.00%
Franklin Equity Income FundDividend, Large Cap Value EquitiesMay 15, 20080.58%
15.84%
13.81%
8.77%
90
Franklin Equity Income Fund Class R6Dividend, Large Cap Value EquitiesMar 15, 19880.50%
15.90%
13.89%
8.81%
91
Fidelity Global Equity Income FundDividend, Global EquitiesMay 2, 20121.02%
13.06%
12.23%
1.87%
74
American Funds Fundamental Investors® Class F-2Large Cap Blend Equities, DividendAug 1, 19780.39%
16.29%
14.85%
7.35%
65
Franklin Equity Income FundDividend, Large Cap Value EquitiesMar 15, 19880.85%
15.67%
11.95%
8.56%
90
Franklin Rising Dividends Fund Advisor ClassDividend0.43%
10.19%
11.83%
9.55%
40
Franklin Rising Dividends Fund Class ADividend, Large Cap Blend EquitiesJan 14, 19870.83%
10.02%
11.33%
9.29%
39
Franklin Rising Dividends Fund Class CLarge Cap Blend Equities, DividendJul 22, 19961.59%
9.53%
11.89%
8.84%
35
Gabelli Equity Income FundDividend, Large Cap Blend EquitiesJan 2, 19921.42%
14.11%
12.17%
20.83%
13
Glenmede Equity Income PortfolioDividend, Large Cap Value EquitiesDec 21, 20160.85%
16.81%
13.82%
74
Goldman Sachs International Equity Income Fund Cla...Foreign Large Cap Equities, DividendJun 25, 20071.40%
16.26%
11.25%
3.24%
76
Goldman Sachs Equity Income FundDividend, Large Cap Value EquitiesFeb 5, 19931.20%
20.71%
11.83%
8.28%
95
Goldman Sachs International Equity Income FundDividend, Foreign Large Cap EquitiesJun 24, 20070.85%
16.49%
11.64%
3.43%
78
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fun...DividendAug 31, 20101.01%
13.85%
12.60%
5.50%
82
Goldman Sachs Rising Dividend Growth FundLarge Cap Blend Equities, DividendMar 23, 20041.03%
15.18%
12.73%
11.01%
49
Hodges Blue Chip Equity Income FundDividend, Large Cap Blend EquitiesSep 10, 20091.30%
11.16%
17.09%
4.38%
48
Janus Henderson Global Equity Income FundDividend, Foreign Large Cap EquitiesNov 29, 20061.24%
18.23%
8.94%
5.77%
84
JPMorgan Equity Income FundDividend, Large Cap Value EquitiesJul 2, 19870.70%
18.45%
12.53%
9.09%
92
Hartford Equity Income Fund Class FDividend, Large Cap Value EquitiesFeb 28, 20170.64%
12.68%
11.52%
76

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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 GSGRX (95) and REAYX (94). 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 HDPBX (19.41%). Across the lineup, Dividend Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 22.32% and an average 5-year return of 10.56%, 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 0.80%, 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 BEGIX (24.84%). Across the lineup, Dividend Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 7.64%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

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