Dividend ETFsDividend ETF List
A Dividend ETF invests in stocks that regularly pay out a portion of company profits to shareholders in the form of dividends. The fund typically holds a portfolio of established, income-generating companies, emphasizing stable or growing payments. While expected to provide steady income and potential for moderate growth, these ETFs may underperform during periods of strong market rallies led by non-dividend payers, making them suitable for income-focused or balanced portfolios.
A Dividend ETF invests in stocks that regularly pay out a portion of company profits to shareholders in the form of dividends. The fund typically holds a portfo...
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Vanguard Value ETF
VTVQuality-value tilt in US large capsVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETFVIGDividend growth leaders across sectors
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETFSCHDQuality dividend growers, durable yieldsVanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETFVYMUS large-cap high-yield dividend leaders
iShares S&P 500 Value ETFIVES&P 500 value tilt for steady dividends
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF TrustDIA30 Dow blue-chips with steady dividendsiShares Core Dividend Growth ETFDGROQuality dividend growers with steady gainsState Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETFXLEUS energy mega caps offer steady payoutsVanguard Real Estate ETFVNQUS REITs for steady income, low-costVanguard FTSE Europe ETFVGKEurope's quality dividend focusiShares MSCI EAFE Value ETFEFVValue tilt across Europe and Asia-Pacific
Capital Group Dividend Value ETFCGDVQuality dividend growers with value tiltSchwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETFFNDXFundamental-weighted US large capsState Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETFXLUUS regulated utilities for steady incomeiShares Select Dividend ETFDVYUS high-yield dividend quality picksState Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETFSDYDividend aristocrats: 25+ years of growth.
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETFRDVYRising dividend growers for quality incomeVanguard International High Dividend Yield ETFVYMIGlobal ex-US high dividend, quality-drivenState Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETFXLPDefensive staples with steady dividendsVanguard Russell 1000 Value ETFVONVUS large-cap value with dividend tilt
WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth FundDGRWUS quality dividend growth stocksSchwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETFSCHVValue tilt in large caps with incomeiShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETFIWSMid-cap value tilt with quality dividendsiShares Preferred & Income Securities ETFPFFQuality U.S. preferred income streamiShares Core High Dividend ETFHDVUS high-dividend, quality-centric strategySymbol | Name | Highlights | 30D | Price | AUM | 1 Year | Expense | Yield |
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| VTV | Quality-value tilt in US large caps | 206.81 | 171.45B | 17.32% | 0.03% | 1.89% | ||
| VIG | Dividend growth leaders across sectors | 226.66 | 103.92B | 12.44% | 0.04% | 1.57% | ||
| SCHD | Quality dividend growers, durable yields | 31.49 | 84.89B | 11.87% | 0.06% | 3.33% | ||
| VYM | US large-cap high-yield dividend leaders | 154.53 | 74.90B | 16.27% | 0.04% | 2.27% | ||
| IVE | S&P 500 value tilt for steady dividends | 221.26 | 49.92B | 13.18% | 0.18% | 1.55% | ||
| DIA | 30 Dow blue-chips with steady dividends | 493.12 | 43.54B | 13.53% | 0.16% | 1.39% | ||
| DGRO | Quality dividend growers with steady gains | 73.50 | 38.43B | 15.57% | 0.08% | 1.98% | ||
| XLE | US energy mega caps offer steady payouts | 55.17 | 37.75B | 23.80% | 0.08% | 2.66% | ||
| VNQ | US REITs for steady income, low-cost | 95.45 | 36.72B | 2.93% | 0.13% | 3.64% | ||
| VGK | Europe's quality dividend focus | 90.18 | 32.28B | 27.37% | 0.06% | 2.65% | ||
| EFV | Value tilt across Europe and Asia-Pacific | 79.56 | 31.03B | 37.55% | 0.33% | 3.74% | ||
| CGDV | Quality dividend growers with value tilt | 45.45 | 30.72B | 23.49% | 0.33% | 1.25% | ||
| FNDX | Fundamental-weighted US large caps | 28.93 | 24.14B | 18.35% | 0.25% | 1.54% | ||
| XLU | US regulated utilities for steady income | 47.23 | 23.98B | 18.37% | 0.08% | 2.45% | ||
| DVY | US high-yield dividend quality picks | 156.26 | 22.67B | 14.15% | 0.38% | 3.30% | ||
| SDY | Dividend aristocrats: 25+ years of growth. | 154.87 | 21.90B | 13.24% | 0.35% | 2.35% | ||
| RDVY | Rising dividend growers for quality income | 72.94 | 20.52B | 19.20% | 0.48% | 1.07% | ||
| VYMI | Global ex-US high dividend, quality-driven | 101.14 | 18.94B | 38.38% | 0.07% | 3.28% | ||
| XLP | Defensive staples with steady dividends | 88.89 | 17.57B | 8.41% | 0.08% | 2.41% | ||
| VONV | US large-cap value with dividend tilt | 98.75 | 16.96B | 16.99% | 0.06% | 1.71% | ||
| DGRW | US quality dividend growth stocks | 92.75 | 16.18B | 11.95% | 0.28% | 1.34% | ||
| SCHV | Value tilt in large caps with income | 32.17 | 15.47B | 18.08% | 0.04% | 1.87% | ||
| IWS | Mid-cap value tilt with quality dividends | 153.47 | 15.07B | 17.41% | 0.23% | 1.41% | ||
| PFF | Quality U.S. preferred income stream | 31.53 | 14.19B | -0.94% | 0.45% | 6.19% | ||
| HDV | US high-dividend, quality-centric strategy | 138.73 | 13.59B | 16.43% | 0.08% | 2.82% |
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Find the top Dividend ETFs traded in the U.S. This list is regularly updated to include newly launched funds. Feel free to sort the ETF list by assets under management (AUM), expense ratio, yield, performance, fund flows, and more. Currently, the Dividend ETF list contains 558 funds with a combined AUM of $1.50T and an average 1-year return of +13.57%.
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How we review this list
We prioritize funds with real trading volume, transparent holdings, and clean, verifiable data. Screens are reviewed by humans weekly so the numbers you see feel current and credible.
What stood out this week
558 ETFs sit in the dividend bucket right now, combining for roughly $1.50T in assets. The average 1-year change across the group is +13.57%—a quick gut check on momentum before you dive deeper.
How to compare quickly
Sort by expense ratio first to see the cost floor, then flip to 1-year and 5-year returns to spot durability. If income matters, switch to yield and holdings count to understand how diversified each dividend ETF really is.
Why this list matters
A Dividend ETF invests in stocks that regularly pay out a portion of company profits to shareholders in the form of dividends. The fund typically holds a portfolio of established, income-generating companies, emphasizing stable or growing payments. While expected to provide steady income and potential for moderate growth, these ETFs may underperform during periods of strong market rallies led by non-dividend payers, making them suitable for income-focused or balanced portfolios.
We pair that overview with live performance, flows, and trading data so you can judge whether the story still holds up. If something looks off, let us know—real people review feedback and tune the category rules weekly.
Quick FAQs
- What makes a dividend ETF different?
- Dividend ETFs share a common theme or strategy, but they can vary widely in costs, turnover, and concentration. We call that out so you can match a fund to your risk tolerance instead of relying on marketing copy.
- How often do you update dividend data?
- Performance, flows, and pricing refresh continuously during U.S. market hours. We also run weekly manual spot-checks to keep descriptions, categories, and tickers aligned with issuer changes.
- Where should beginners start?
- Use the filters to remove leveraged or inverse products if you want a calmer ride, then compare the largest dividend ETFs by AUM. Larger funds often come with tighter spreads and steadier tracking.