BlackRock's DVY Returned 58.53% Over Five Years. JEPI Returned 43.22%.

Retirees flock to JEPI for its fat monthly checks, but a BlackRock fund has been quietly outpacing it across every meaningful time horizon on total return.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 22, 2026

Social Security Got a 3.6% Raise for 2027. DVY's Payout Rose 10.24%.

Social Security handed retirees a raise this year, but two dividend funds did something very different with their payouts, and the gap between all three numbers reveals a strategy worth understanding before your next retirement income decision.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 20, 2026

We Checked 10 Dividend ETFs Against the Dividend Aristocrats Over Ten Years. Six Beat Them.

NOBL carries one of the most respected names in dividend investing, but when we put it head-to-head against 10 popular rivals over the same ten-year stretch, the scoreboard told a story most NOBL holders have never seen.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 13, 2026

S&P 500 Dividend Yield Hits Historic Lows: 5 Dividend ETFs to Consider

Dividend ETFs from SPDR, iShares, and Schwab offer yields at least three times the S&P 500's current level.

Barrons • Oct 9, 2026

DVY: A Strong Option To Balance Out A Tech-Heavy Portfolio (Rating Upgrade)

I am upgrading iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) to 'buy' due to sector rotation potential and income stability. DVY's underperformance versus the S&P 500 stems from minimal Technology exposure, now viewed as a portfolio diversifier. The ETF's heavy Financials allocation is positioned for a rebound, supporting a stronger return outlook for year-end.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 4, 2026

5 Safest Dividend ETFs Retirees Can Buy in September and Hold Forever

Retirees hunting for durable income face a curious setup this September. The 10-Year Treasury yield sits at 4.96% as of September 22, 2026, near the top of its trailing-year range, and the 2027 Social Security COLA is tracking toward 3.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 24, 2026

4 Dividend ETFs That Let You Own Hundreds of Payers in 1 Trade

Screening dividend stocks for payout ratios, cut risks, and ex-dividend dates turns into a second job fast.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 16, 2026

Should iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on November 3, 2003, the iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

Is iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) debuted on 11/03/2003, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 11, 2026

DVY: Not Buying This Long-Running Dividend ETF That Trades Quality For Value

iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) remains a "hold" due to average growth and weak quality, though it does have a solid 3.39% estimated dividend yield and a long track record. DVY's 10-year annualized return of 10.43% trails leading peers like SCHD, with weaker downside protection and slower recoveries after drawdowns. Quality metrics are concerning: DVY ranks near the bottom among 3%+ yielding large-cap value ETFs on margins and capital efficiency. This is despite a seemingly thoughtful screen for positive EPS.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2026