HDV

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

3.20% Yield
$12.5B
Assets Under Management
0.08%
Expense Ratio
Quarterly
Distribution Frequency
2011
Inception Year

The Verdict

Best for conservative investors seeking high-quality dividends with strong downside protection.

About HDV

HDV concentrates on the highest-quality, financially-sound dividend payers in the U.S. market. The fund screens for stocks with strong fundamentals and sustainable payouts, maintaining a focused portfolio of 75 holdings. Emphasizes quality over quantity. Best for conservative dividend investors prioritizing safety.

High Yield Low Cost Quality Focus

Top 10 Holdings

Company Weight
Exxon Mobil9.8%
Johnson & Johnson7.2%
Chevron Corp6.5%
AbbVie Inc5.9%
Merck & Co5.3%
Coca-Cola Co4.8%
PepsiCo Inc4.5%
Verizon Communications4.2%
Philip Morris Intl3.9%
Altria Group3.7%

Sector Allocation

Energy: 28.5%
Health Care: 22.3%
Consumer Staples: 18.7%
Utilities: 12.4%
Telecommunications: 9.8%
Financials: 5.2%
Industrials: 3.1%

5-Year Dividend History

Year Annual Dividend Growth
2025$2.15+3.4%
2024$2.08+5.1%
2023$1.98+3.1%
2022$1.92+3.8%
2021$1.85--