Mailbag: Are There Dividend ETFs Out There That Are Worth It?

I got quite a few notes in the mailbag last week. One that piqued my interest was from JT who asked if there are any ETFs or mutual funds that have a dividend investing philosophy similar to mine.

ETF Trends • Oct 4, 2026

SDIV: Chasing High Yields Without A Quality Screen

Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) maintains an 8%+ yield but suffers persistent underperformance versus the MSCI ACWI benchmark. SDIV's deep value metrics mask negative growth rates, high volatility, and a 66% price loss since inception, eroding both capital and income. The fund's high-yield, small-cap, and financials tilt exposes investors to value traps and declining distributions, with inflation compounding the loss.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 11, 2026

These 3 International Dividend ETFs Pay Up to Three Times SCHD and Are Beating the S&P 500 This Year

Investors chasing higher payouts than what typical U.S. blue chips deliver keep landing on the same benchmark: the Schwab U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 25, 2026

This ETF Owns the 100 Highest-Yielding Stocks on Earth and Pays $768 a Month on $100,000. Here's the Catch.

A 4% dividend yield looks generous until you see what the Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSEARCA:SDIV) is offering.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 25, 2026

5 Inflation-Beating Dividend ETFs Yielding More Than 5%

Rising oil prices and sticky inflation are fueling demand for income, putting high-yield dividend ETFs offering more than 5% in the spotlight.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 18, 2026

Guide to High Dividend-Paying ETFs

Markets face AI, rate and geopolitical risks. These high-dividend ETFs offer attractive yields and steady income to help investors navigate volatility.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

JPMorgan CEO Flags Market Risks: Time to Buy High-Dividend ETFs?

Jamie Dimon sees rising geopolitical and fiscal risks ahead. Investors seeking steady income may consider these high-dividend ETFs yielding above 4.5%.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026

Warren Buffett Would Never Touch This 9%-Yield ETF – Why Some Retirees Still Love It

Warren Buffett buys businesses that compound dividends rather than businesses that pay the biggest dividend they can squeeze out today.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 25, 2026

4 Monthly Dividend ETFs Yielding Up to 13 Percent for Income Investors in 2026

Monthly income is having a moment. Retirees and active income investors are pulling cash from money-market funds yielding less than before, and the ETF industry has responded with options-based and high-dividend products that pay every 30 days instead of every 90.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 17, 2026

SDIV: An Ideal Play For Diversification Away From AI

I upgrade Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) to a buy, citing low valuation, technical support, and an attractive 9.29% yield. SDIV's portfolio is heavily weighted to global small-cap value, Financials, Energy, and Industrials, with minimal tech exposure. A broadening equity rally beyond tech and a weaker US dollar would be significant tailwinds for SDIV's performance.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 9, 2026