Best Dividend ETFs
Top exchange-traded funds focused on dividend-paying stocks
Data updated 2026-10-06. Yields refresh on an hourly cache.
Best Dividend ETFs offer diversified exposure to dividend-paying companies, providing income and potential growth with lower risk than individual stocks.
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Avg. Yield
2.84%
Avg. Payout
0%
5Y Div Growth
+4.8%
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Buy Rated
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State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF
4.54%
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund
3.95%
Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF
3.72%
ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF
3.59%
iShares Select Dividend ETF
3.51%
WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund
3.31%
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.24%
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
3.05%
State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
2.58%
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
2.37%
ProShares - S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF
2.17%
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
1.98%
WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend Fund
1.87%
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
1.56%
WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund
1.22%
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dividend ETFs?
Core diversified names investors compare first include SCHD, VYM, HDV, VIG, DGRO, DVY, and SDY. This list is a curated sleeve of dividend ETFs — not a raw yield ranking. Weigh expense ratio, yield, dividend-growth screen, and total return together.
Is SCHD or VYM the better dividend ETF?
SCHD is a ~100-stock quality and dividend-growth screen; VYM is a broader high-yield index. SCHD often posts the higher current TTM yield, but the right pick depends on concentration vs breadth. See the SCHD vs VYM writeup and the Compare Dividend Returns tool.
How should I use this Best Dividend ETFs list?
Use it as a short watchlist, then open each scorecard for yield and streak, model income in the dividend calculator, and compare pairs such as SCHD vs VYM or DGRO vs SCHD.