Dividend ETFs remain a favorite among income-seeking investors, but not all are created equal. Using TipRanks’ High Dividend Yield ETFs tool, we have shortlisted three ETFs: Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (EFAS), First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD), and Global X Superdividend ETF (SDIV) that offer a solid balance of good yields and moderate expense ratios.
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For context, a dividend ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a fund that holds a basket of dividend-paying stocks and trades on an exchange like a regular stock.
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Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (EFAS)
The Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF focuses on delivering strong dividends by investing in international equities across developed markets outside North America. It seeks to track the MSCI EAFE Top 50 Dividend Index, which selects companies based on their high dividend yields.
Importantly, EFAS has an expense ratio of 0.56%. Notably, ETFs with low expense ratios cost less to own, helping investors keep more of their returns.
EFAS pays a regular monthly dividend of $0.072 per share, reflecting a yield of 5.04%. In terms of holdings, EFAS has a total of 51 holdings with total assets of $31.6 million.
First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD)
The First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index Fund is an ETF designed for investors seeking strong income through high dividend yields. By tracking the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index, FGD offers a hand-picked selection of top dividend-paying stocks with global exposure.
FGD pays a quarterly dividend of $0.491 per share, reflecting a yield of 4.5%. FGD also has an expense ratio of 0.56%. In terms of holdings, FGD has a total of 100 holdings with total assets of $900.25 million.
Global X Superdividend ETF (SDIV)
The Global X Superdividend ETF tracks the Stuttgart Solactive AG Global SuperDividend (USD) Index. SDIV aims to deliver strong income by investing in a diversified portfolio of some of the world’s highest-yielding stocks.
Meanwhile, SDIV pays a monthly dividend of $0.19 per share, reflecting a 9.64% yield, and carries an expense ratio of 0.58%. The ETF holds 100 stocks with total assets of $989.55 million, with its top 10 holdings accounting for 16.5% of the portfolio.