SDIV ETF: What Is It? A Complete Guide to Returns, Fees, Holdings, and Alternative ETFs
A leading global income ETF that spreads investments across 100 high-dividend stocks worldwide to pursue a high level of monthly dividend income.
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It tracks the Solactive Global SuperDividend Index and selects the 100 companies with the highest dividend yields among listed companies worldwide. For risk management, it uses a strategy of holding each individual stock at an equal weight.
It suits income-focused investors who want to collect high dividend income from around the world every month, without being concentrated in any one region.
It is a passively managed (index-tracking) ETF launched by Global X in 2011.
How Does It Invest?
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Tracking Index | Solactive Global SuperDividend Index |
| Management Style | Passive (equal weight) |
| Rebalancing Frequency | Annually (reconstitution) |
| Dividend Frequency | Monthly |
| Expense Ratio | 0.58% |
After screening for high-yielding stocks among global equities, the index filters for companies with a lower likelihood of dividend cuts to arrive at a final 100 holdings. Every stock is held at an equal weight, which minimizes the impact of price swings in any single company.
- A broad high-dividend portfolio spanning the entire world
- A track record of stable monthly dividend payments stretching back more than 10 years
Size and Costs
Assets under management (AUM) stand at $1.1B, and the expense ratio is 0.58% per year.
Compared with similar ETFs in the same category such as FDD or EYLD, it offers broader global exposure, and unlike DFAE, which uses a core equity strategy, it takes an equal-weight approach focused on dividend yield.
Performance and Trends
1-Year Price Performance
Dividend & Yield
52-Week Price RangeReturns have shown volatility in line with changes in the global interest rate environment and the economic cycle, but the ETF's high dividend yield has helped it show a certain level of resilience during downturns.
When expectations that global interest rates have peaked are spreading, or during sideways markets with unclear direction, investment capital seeking to steadily secure a high level of income has tended to flow in consistently.
Strengths and Weaknesses
The high dividend yield and monthly payouts are major attractions, but investors should note that, given the nature of its holdings, price appreciation may be weaker than the market average.
💪 Key Strengths
⚠️ Points to Watch
Alternative ETFs and Related Products
FDD and EYLD, shown in the table, specialize in European and emerging-market dividend stocks, respectively. If you want to focus only on US high-dividend stocks, DIV is a good alternative, and if you want high dividends through real estate investment trusts (REITs), SRET is a good option. You can also balance your portfolio by considering ALTY, an asset-allocation-style high-dividend product, or SCHD and VYM, which are traditional dividend growth stocks.
Peer Comparison ETFs| Ticker | Name | Price | Change | AUM | Total Expense Ratio | Dividend Yield | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DFAE | Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF | $36.93 | +1.1% | $9.3B | 0.29% | 2% | +12.3% |
 CGDG | Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF | $38.12 | +0.1% | $5.8B | 0.47% | 2.28% | +7.7% |
 EQTY | Kovitz Core Equity ETF | $29.68 | +0.3% | $1.4B | 0.99% | 0.02% | +11.4% |
 EYLD | Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF | $46.20 | +0.7% | $904.6M | 0.65% | 4.6% | +19.0% |
 FDD | First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Income Fund | $19.15 | -0.1% | $888.5M | 0.56% | 5.51% | +17.6% |
Top Holdings| Ticker | Name | Weight | Price | Change | Market Cap | P/E | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RHI | Robert Half Inc | 0.01% | $41.96 | -6.7% | $4.3B | 34.6 | 5.07% |
 NAT | Nordic American Tankers Ltd | 0.01% | $7.79 | -1.5% | $1.6B | 13.4 | 10.33% |
 PK | Park Hotels & Resorts Inc | 0.01% | $16.77 | +1.1% | $3.4B | - | 6.02% |
| PBR-A | Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras ADR | 0.01% | $19.76 | -0.7% | $53.8B | 5.0 | 7.51% |
 ATHM | Autohome Inc ADR | 0.01% | $20.29 | -0.5% | $2.3B | 17.7 | 9.8% |
 IIPR | Innovative Industrial Properties Inc | 0.01% | $52.96 | -1.3% | $1.5B | 12.0 | 14.35% |
 TFSL | TFS Financial Corp | 0.01% | $16.73 | +0.2% | $4.7B | 46.6 | 6.99% |
 FLNG | Flex Lng Ltd | 0.02% | $28.51 | +0.2% | $1.5B | 15.0 | 10.52% |
| PBR | Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras ADR | 0.01% | $22.30 | -0.9% | $83.0B | 5.6 | 7.72% |
Investor Checkpoints
Before deciding to invest in SDIV ETF, we have summarized the key points to check in advance. It is important to fully understand the structural characteristics and risks hidden behind the high dividend income.
| Checkpoint | What to Check | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| 💵 Dividend Sustainability | Check for dividend cuts among holdings and the index filtering process | Needs review |
| 📊 Sector and Country Weights | Check for concentration in specific sectors such as financials, energy, and real estate | Adequate |
| 📉 Expense Ratio | Check cost efficiency compared with active strategies | Maintained |
| 💱 Currency Hedging | Consider the impact of exchange rate fluctuations from investing in global assets | Not applied |
Keep in mind that a portfolio centered on high-dividend stocks can be relatively vulnerable when interest rates are rising, and that the capacity to pay dividends may shrink during a recession.
It can be an effective choice for investors who place importance on a high monthly cash flow. However, it is best used as part of an asset allocation strategy focused on income rather than capital gains.
SubscribeDisclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. All investment responsibility lies with the investor.
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