3 High-Income Dividend ETFs Beating the 5% Yield Mark

Dividend ETFs continue to attract income-focused investors, though their performance and yield potential can vary widely. Using TipRanks’ High Dividend Yield ETFs tool, we’ve identified three standout funds, Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV), iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (DVYE), and Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF (SDEM), each offering attractive dividend yields above 5%.

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.

Quick Comparison: Top Dividend ETFs

For those interested in ETFs, TipRanks offers powerful comparison features. TipRanks’ ETF Comparison Tool lets investors compare funds across metrics such as AUM (assets under management), expense ratios, technicals, dividend analysis, etc. Below is a screenshot for reference.

Let’s look at the details.

Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV)

The Global X SuperDividend ETF tracks the Stuttgart Solactive AG Global SuperDividend (USD) Index. SDIV aims to deliver high income by investing in a diversified portfolio of some of the world’s highest-yielding stocks. SDIV has paid monthly distributions for 14 consecutive years.

Meanwhile, SDIV pays a monthly dividend of $0.19 per share, reflecting a 9.57% yield, and carries an expense ratio of 0.58%. The ETF holds 99 stocks with total assets of $1.06 billion, with its top 10 holdings accounting for 16.03% of the portfolio.

iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (DVYE)

The iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF aims to track the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Select Dividend Index. This index follows a dividend-weighted methodology to select roughly 100 stocks from emerging markets. This focus on companies in emerging economies helps the fund deliver attractive dividend yields.

DVYE currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share, leading to a 5.91% yield, while maintaining an expense ratio of 0.50%. Meanwhile, DVYE holds 96 stocks with $1.01 billion in AUM.

Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF (SDEM)

The Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF is an exchange-traded fund for investors who want steady income from emerging-market stocks. SDEM holds a wide mix of high-dividend firms across industries in places like Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.

SDEM currently pays a monthly dividend of $0.135 per share, leading to a 5.34% yield, while maintaining an expense ratio of 0.68%. Notably, the ETF holds 52 stocks with $42.19 million in AUM.