3 High-Yield ETFs You Could Retire With

Once you retire, you'll probably have Social Security to help cover your bills.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 10, 2025

Want Passive Dividend Income? VIG and HDV Deliver High Yields But Differ on Growth and Sector Allocation

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF charges lower fees and has delivered stronger recent returns, but it pays a much lower dividend yield than the iShares Core High Dividend ETF. VIG holds far more stocks and tilts toward technology and financials, while HDV concentrates on energy, healthcare, and consumer staples sectors.

The Motley Fool • Dec 1, 2025

Is iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) debuted on 03/29/2011, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 25, 2025

Vanguard's VYM Offers Broader Diversification Than iShares, But HDV Shines With Its Higher Yield

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is more diversified and has much higher assets under management than iShares Core High Dividend ETF. HDV offers a higher dividend yield, but VYM has delivered stronger recent total returns.

The Motley Fool • Nov 22, 2025

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) Offers a Higher Yield and Lower Cost Than the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV)

SCHD charges a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than HDV HDV has delivered better 1-year returns and a higher 5-year growth of $1,000, but SCHD is much larger by assets under management Both ETFs tilt toward energy, consumer defensive, and healthcare, but SCHD holds more stocks and shows a deeper recent drawdown

The Motley Fool • Nov 16, 2025

HDV: A Defensive Dividend Play

The iShares Core High Dividend ETF offers a quality-biased, low-beta portfolio focused on large-cap, defensive sectors like consumer staples, healthcare, and energy. HDV provides an attractive 3.2% dividend yield and trades at a discount to the broader market but at a premium compared to most dividend ETF peers. The fund's defensive sector tilt and low volatility profile limit downside risk, yet result in underperformance during bull markets and high exposure to oil prices.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 15, 2025

Dividend Aristocrats Vs. High Yielders: Which Are Better For Long-Term Investors?

High-yielding stocks get a lot of attention. But a lot of them have underperformed over the long run. Which are better? High yielders or dividend growth stocks?

Seeking Alpha • Nov 14, 2025

Looking for Yield? 3 Top Dividend ETFs to Buy Now

For investors like myself who believe that dividend investing is a strategy that will outperform in the years and decades to come (largely because companies that pay dividends tend to be much more solidly-positioned than unprofitable companies), finding top dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to consider buying is a time-tested strategy worth considering.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 11, 2025

A Whirlwind Tour Through Major REIT Earnings Reports (And My Buy List)

AI-driven tech stocks dominate 2025 returns, leaving dividend and high-yield ETFs lagging due to limited AI exposure. REITs face mixed fortunes: ARE and DOC struggle with life science oversupply, while IVT, AMT, ADC, and VICI offer attractive dividend growth and value. My current buy list focuses on undervalued REITs and ETFs with strong dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 1, 2025

Recession-Resistant Income For Whatever Is Ahead

The stock market is historically expensive. Even as a recession is more and more plausible in the near future. Fortunately, many defensive dividend payers remain opportunistic.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 31, 2025