DIVB Alternatives & Similar ETFs

iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB) belongs to the Dividend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DIVB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.

Cheapest Alternatives to DIVB

DIVB charges 0.05% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
VYM	Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF	0.04%	96.10B	Nov 2006	DIVB vs VYM
VIG	Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF	0.04%	127.80B	Apr 2006	DIVB vs VIG
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	0.06%	99.95B	Oct 2011	DIVB vs SCHD
UDIV	Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF	0.06%	136.08M	Jun 2016	DIVB vs UDIV
VYMI	Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF	0.07%	20.50B	Feb 2016	DIVB vs VYMI

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DIVB

DIVB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 78. There are 9 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
LVHI	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen...	93	4.99B	Jul 2016	DIVB vs LVHI
INCE	Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF	89	140.41M	Sep 2016	DIVB vs INCE
XUDV	Franklin U.S. Dividend Booster Index ETF	84	83.98M	Jan 2025	DIVB vs XUDV
DEW	WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund	84	140.68M	Jun 2006	DIVB vs DEW
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	82	44.46M	Jul 2015	DIVB vs ALTY

Top Performing DIVB Alternatives (YTD)

DIVB is at 17.14% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 75.79%.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
MRNY	YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF	75.79%	121.45M	Oct 2023	DIVB vs MRNY
SCDL	ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN	33.87%	7.89M	Feb 2021	DIVB vs SCDL
DGRE	WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt...	27.61%	154.36M	Aug 2013	DIVB vs DGRE
NDIV	Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF	27.13%	26.84M	Aug 2022	DIVB vs NDIV
KBWY	Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF	22.56%	300.62M	Dec 2010	DIVB vs KBWY

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DIVB

DIVB has 11.70% 1-year volatility. There are 52 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.90%.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	AUM	Inception
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	5.90%	44.46M	Jul 2015	DIVB vs ALTY
JEPI	JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF	8.03%	44.26B	May 2020	DIVB vs JEPI
INCE	Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF	8.46%	140.41M	Sep 2016	DIVB vs INCE
HIGH	Simplify Enhanced Income ETF	8.79%	72.39M	Oct 2022	DIVB vs HIGH
DLN	WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund	9.03%	6.12B	Jun 2006	DIVB vs DLN

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DIVB

DIVB has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.82%. There are 27 ETFs in the Dividend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.27%.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	AUM	Inception
FDL	First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun...	-4.27%	9.22B	Mar 2006	DIVB vs FDL
ALTY	Global X Alternative Income ETF	-4.34%	44.46M	Jul 2015	DIVB vs ALTY
SCHD	Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	-4.61%	99.95B	Oct 2011	DIVB vs SCHD
RDIV	Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF	-4.84%	1.19B	Oct 2013	DIVB vs RDIV
INCE	Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF	-4.90%	140.41M	Sep 2016	DIVB vs INCE

Other ETFs from iShares

The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $838B.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
SGOV	iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF	Ultrashort Bond	100	1.71%	95.28B	May 2020	DIVB vs SGOV
IBIT	iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF	Cryptocurrency	2	-28.88%	48.04B	Jan 2024	DIVB vs IBIT
IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	59	8.20%	837.93B	May 2000	DIVB vs IVV
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	95	100.58%	46.67B	Jul 2001	DIVB vs SOXX
TLT	iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	14	0.77%	41.34B	Jul 2002	DIVB vs TLT
DGRO	iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend	75	9.19%	41.89B	Jun 2014	DIVB vs DGRO
SLV	iShares Silver Trust	Silver, Precious Metals	31	-13.49%	32.53B	Apr 2006	DIVB vs SLV
IAU	iShares Gold Trust	Gold, Precious Metals	22	-4.73%	64.29B	Jan 2005	DIVB vs IAU
IWM	iShares Russell 2000 ETF	Small Cap Blend Equities	67	20.47%	81.35B	May 2000	DIVB vs IWM
ACWI	iShares MSCI ACWI ETF	Global Equities	58	9.86%	32.95B	Mar 2008	DIVB vs ACWI

Often Compared With DIVB

Investors most often compare DIVB with VOO, PKW, SPDG. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	59	8.19%	1.70T	Sep 2010	DIVB vs VOO
PKW	Invesco BuyBack Achievers™ ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities	38	3.81%	1.62B	Dec 2006	DIVB vs PKW
SPDG	SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF	Dividend	63	14.47%	12.45M	Sep 2023	DIVB vs SPDG
CALF	Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF	Small Cap Blend Equities	60	10.96%	3.49B	Jun 2017	DIVB vs CALF
DHS	WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund	Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend	72	12.61%	1.47B	Jun 2006	DIVB vs DHS
IAK	iShares U.S. Insurance ETF	Financials Equities	16	3.62%	376.18M	May 2006	DIVB vs IAK
SCHG	Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	28	1.35%	59.17B	Dec 2009	DIVB vs SCHG
DIVZ	Opal Dividend Income ETF	Large Cap Value Equities	38	4.86%	268.43M	Jan 2021	DIVB vs DIVZ
COWZ	Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF	Mid Cap Value Equities, Dividend	45	3.27%	18.08B	Dec 2016	DIVB vs COWZ
FLLV	Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF	Volatility Hedged Equity	90	12.00%	112.15M	Sep 2016	DIVB vs FLLV
OUSM	OShares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF	Small Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	27	8.17%	875.00M	Dec 2016	DIVB vs OUSM
RFDA	RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend	81	10.77%	85.26M	Jun 2016	DIVB vs RFDA
SIZE	iShares MSCI USA Size Factor ETF	Mid Cap Blend Equities	43	8.82%	420.63M	Apr 2013	DIVB vs SIZE
HLN	Haleon plc		17	-10.30%	—	—	DIVB vs HLN
KVUE	Kenvue Inc.		30	9.24%	—	—	DIVB vs KVUE
GSRAX	Goldman Sachs Rising Dividend Growth Fund	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	43	11.89%	—	Mar 2004	DIVB vs GSRAX
FDVV	Fidelity High Dividend ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend	64	8.39%	9.77B	Sep 2016	DIVB vs FDVV
CPZ	Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Tr...		11	-8.50%	—	—	DIVB vs CPZ
VTI	Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	59	8.82%	2.30T	May 2001	DIVB vs VTI
BLCR	Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	82	16.77%	6.33B	Oct 2023	DIVB vs BLCR

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