Which Is the Better High Dividend ETF, iShares' HDV or Fidelity's FDVV?
HDV favors defensive sectors like healthcare and energy, while FDVV emphasizes tech stocks. Which strategy suits your income goals?
Overview
The iShares Core High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT:HDV) provides low-cost exposure to defensive value stocks, while the Fidelity High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT:FDVV) emphasizes growth-oriented technology stocks to generate income.
The iShares Core High Dividend ETF and the Fidelity High Dividend ETF both target income-seeking investors but follow distinct philosophical paths. This comparison explores how their sector tilts and volatility profiles differ for long-term holders.
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.