Overview
High-yield dividend equities screened for dividend sustainability. 100 US stocks with highest dividend yields that have grown or maintained dividends. Historically one of the highest-yielding US dividend ETFs.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| O | Realty Income Corp. | 2.8% |
| EOG | EOG Resources | 2.6% |
| OKE | ONEOK Inc. | 2.4% |
| PM | Philip Morris | 2.2% |
| LYB | LyondellBasell | 2.1% |
| PBCT | People's United | 2.0% |
| SNA | Snap-on Inc. | 1.9% |
| MO | Altria Group | 1.8% |
| VLO | Valero Energy | 1.7% |
| PSX | Phillips 66 | 1.6% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
DVY selects the 100 highest-yielding US stocks that have maintained or grown their dividends using a proprietary quality screen that filters out companies with unsustainable payout ratios. This results in a distinctly value-tilted portfolio of energy, utilities, financials, and industrial companies offering significantly higher yields than the broader market. DVY's methodology prioritizes current income over dividend growth, making it complementary to SCHD's quality growth approach.
Who It's For
Retirees and income investors who prioritize maximizing current dividend yield over dividend growth rates. DVY suits those who need high current income from their equity allocation and are comfortable with the value sector concentration in energy, utilities, and financials that comes with maximizing dividend yield. Best paired with a dividend growth fund like SCHD or VIG to balance high current yield with long-term income growth.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $88.42 | -- |
| 2017 | $96.18 | +8.8% |
| 2018 | $88.42 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | $99.42 | +12.4% |
| 2020 | $82.42 | -17.1% |
| 2021 | $106.42 | +29.1% |
| 2022 | $113.18 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | $109.42 | -3.3% |
| 2024 | $113.18 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $139.69 | +23.4% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 2.98% |
| 2018 | 3.42% |
| 2019 | 3.12% |
| 2020 | 4.12% |
| 2021 | 2.88% |
| 2022 | 3.28% |
| 2023 | 3.68% |
| 2024 | 3.42% |
| 2025 | 3.82% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $14B | -- |
| 2017 | $18B | +28.6% |
| 2018 | $14B | -22.2% |
| 2019 | $18B | +28.6% |
| 2020 | $14B | -22.2% |
| 2021 | $18B | +28.6% |
| 2022 | $20B | +11.1% |
| 2023 | $16B | -20.0% |
| 2024 | $16B | 0.0% |
| 2025 | $17B | +6.2% |
Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.
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