ProShares vs. iShares: Is NOBL or HDV the Better Dividend ETF for Investors?
HDV delivered 21.5% returns over one year with lower volatility and a 0.08% expense ratio. Which dividend strategy suits your portfolio?
Overview
While both funds focus on income, the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT:HDV) offers a lower expense ratio and a higher yield than the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats® ETF(NYSEMKT:NOBL). (The term Dividend Aristocrats® is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC.)
Investors seeking consistent income often turn to dividend-focused funds for stability and yield. While both of these exchange-traded funds target dividend payers, they utilize distinct selection criteria. This comparison examines how the iShares offering compares with the popular Dividend Aristocrats® strategy from ProShares.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.