HDV

HDV ETF Analysis

NYSEARCA: HDV

iShares Core High Dividend ETFEquityMkt cap $13.72BCIK 0001100663

$28.74-0.13 (-0.45%)
Summary

The iShares Core High Dividend ETF endeavors to replicate the performance of a benchmark index, which includes American companies distributing notably high dividends.

Holdings and distributions sourced from IShares fund filingsupdated daily

Dividend yield2.97%Inception2011
Expense ratio0.08%1-yr return+18.1%
Assets (AUM)$15.5B5-yr return+52.2%
NAV$29.27Div growth 5yr+1.9%
Holdings75Beta0.30
DistributionQuarterlyIndex

Top holdings

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XOM logo
Exxon MobilXOM
8.2%
CVX logo
ChevronCVX
6.6%
ABBV logo
AbbVieABBV
6.4%
VZ logo
Verizon CommunicationsVZ
5.8%
PFE logo
PfizerPFE
4.7%
PG logo
Procter & GamblePG
4.6%

Dividends

Full history
Forward yield0.78%
Annual distribution$0.85
Frequencyquarterly
Next ex-date
Years of growth0
5-yr growth+1.9%

Is HDV a good investment?

HDV is an equity ETF that provides exposure to healthcare companies. It holds approximately 75 securities and charges an annual expense ratio of 0.08%. Healthcare makes up 25% of the portfolio, so performance leans heavily on that sector.

Strengths

  • Low 0.08% expense ratio, equal to approximately $8.00 a year on every $10,000 invested
  • Dividend has grown ~3% annually over the past decade
  • Spread across 75 holdings, the largest just 8.2% of the fund
  • One-year total return of +21.9% has outperformed the S&P 500's +16.3%

Trade-offs

  • Ten-year total return of +157.1% has trailed the S&P 500's +317.2%
  • Healthcare is 25% of the fund, so sector shifts move it

This is an analysis of the fund's characteristics, not a recommendation. Whether HDV suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio.

Performance & returns

Full performance
Price returnYTD1 year3 year5 year10 yearSince incept.
HDV+18.2%+18.1%+38.7%+52.2%+78.0%+183.4%
S&P 500 (SPY)+11.7%+15.0%+71.7%+75.5%+256.9%
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HDV frequently asked questions

HDV charges a 0.08% expense ratio, yields 2.97% and has grown its distribution roughly 3% a year over the past decade. Whether it suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio, and this is not investment advice.

HDV has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which works out to $8.00 per year on a $10,000 investment. That is at the low end for an ETF, so more of the return stays with the investor.

HDV pays dividends quarterly, four times a year. Its distribution has grown roughly 3% per year over the past decade. See the full payment history and ex-dates.

HDV holds 75 positions. Its largest sectors are healthcare, consumer defensive, energy and consumer cyclical. The largest position is Exxon Mobil at 8.2% of the fund. See the full holdings page for the largest positions and sector weights.

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