iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) 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 HDV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HDV
HDV charges 0.08% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.04% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | HDV vs VIG | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | HDV vs VYM | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 0.05% | 1.59B | Nov 2017 | HDV vs DIVB | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.06% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | HDV vs SCHD | |
| Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | 0.06% | 139.61M | Jun 2016 | HDV vs UDIV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HDV
HDV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 72. There are 36 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 95 | 5.00B | Jul 2016 | HDV vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 90 | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | HDV vs INCE | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 90 | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | HDV vs ALTY | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 89 | 142.37M | Jun 2006 | HDV vs DEW | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 88 | 48.95M | Nov 2016 | HDV vs EFAS |
Top Performing HDV Alternatives (YTD)
HDV is at 15.36% YTD. There are 36 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 92.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 92.61% | 127.56M | Oct 2023 | HDV vs MRNY | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 38.49% | 8.22M | Feb 2021 | HDV vs SCDL | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt... | 27.62% | 145.45M | Aug 2013 | HDV vs DGRE | |
| Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF | 26.12% | 26.22M | Aug 2022 | HDV vs NDIV | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 25.48% | 314.47M | Dec 2010 | HDV vs KBWY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HDV
HDV has 10.47% 1-year volatility. There are 29 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.83%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.83% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | HDV vs ALTY | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | 7.36% | 71.03M | Oct 2022 | HDV vs HIGH | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 8.03% | 45.17B | May 2020 | HDV vs JEPI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 8.41% | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | HDV vs INCE | |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 8.98% | 6.21B | Jun 2006 | HDV vs DLN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HDV
HDV has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.18%. There are 6 ETFs in the Dividend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.48B | Mar 2006 | HDV vs FDL | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 45.46M | Jul 2015 | HDV vs ALTY | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -4.61% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | HDV vs SCHD | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.31B | Oct 2013 | HDV vs RDIV | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | -4.90% | 131.46M | Sep 2016 | HDV vs INCE |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.90% | 97.69B | May 2020 | HDV vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.03% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | HDV vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 93.25% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | HDV vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 11.28% | 894.38B | May 2000 | HDV vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | -0.89% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | HDV vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 83 | 12.01% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | HDV vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 32 | -16.25% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | HDV vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 26 | -4.82% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | HDV vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 20.74% | 83.34B | May 2000 | HDV vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 12.17% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | HDV vs ACWI |
Often Compared With HDV
Investors most often compare HDV with SPYD, DVY, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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