Best High-Yield ETFs 2025
Find top high-yield Exchange Traded Funds with above-average dividend yields for current income. Calculate potential returns with our comprehensive high-yield ETF dividend calculators.
High-Yield ETF Investment Strategy
💰 What Are High-Yield ETFs?
High-yield ETFs focus on companies that pay above-average dividend yields, typically 3%+ annually. These funds prioritize current income over dividend growth, making them ideal for investors seeking regular cash flow from their investments.
- • Target dividend yields of 3-5%+ annually
- • Focus on mature, established companies
- • Regular quarterly or monthly distributions
- • Suitable for income-focused investors
⚖️ Benefits & Considerations
✅ Benefits
- • Higher current income than growth ETFs
- • Diversification across high-yield sectors
- • Professional portfolio management
⚠️ Considerations
- • Higher yields may indicate higher risk
- • Less dividend growth potential
- • Sector concentration in utilities, REITs
💰 Core High-Yield ETFs
Popular high-yield ETFs with strong track records and substantial assets under management
HDV
HDV
iShares High Dividend ETF
Dividend Yield3.65%
Expense Ratio0.08%
Assets (AUM)$8.2B
💰 Quality High-Yield
SPHD
SPHD
Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF
Dividend Yield4.25%
Expense Ratio0.30%
Assets (AUM)$4.8B
💰 Low Volatility
FDL
FDL
First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund
Dividend Yield3.85%
Expense Ratio0.45%
Assets (AUM)$2.1B
💰 Dividend Leaders
VYM
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
Dividend Yield2.95%
Expense Ratio0.06%
Assets (AUM)$54.3B
💰 Broad High-Yield
🎯 Specialty High-Yield ETFs
Specialized high-yield ETFs with unique focuses and strategies
High-Yield vs Growth-Focused ETFs
| Strategy | Typical Yield | Growth Potential | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Yield ETFs | 3.5% - 5.0% | Lower | Current Income |
| Growth ETFs | 1.5% - 2.5% | Higher | Long-term Growth |
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