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iShares High Dividend Equity (HDV)
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Sep 5, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.
The iShares High Dividend Equity ETF (HDV) is a highly recommended choice for investors looking for a consistent monthly dividend in addition to potential capital appreciation. It offers exposure to high-dividend U.S. companies like ExxonMobil (XOM), AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron (CVX), and Verizon (VZ), catering to those who are already heavily invested in banks and seeking diversification. The ETF boasts a relatively low volatility compared to the broader market, making it an attractive option for risk-averse investors. With a yield of approximately 2.7%, it provides an appealing income stream for long-term holdings within an RRSP. There is also a Canadian-listed replica of the ETF, providing further accessibility for Canadian investors.
A US high dividend ETF. It is available as XHD-T in Canada as a hedged wrapper. It looks for companies with an economic moat. It is a good product, the dividend is good and the performance has been okay. The question is the currency exposure. It may help you or hurt you. XHD-T will insulate you from movements in the currency.
Pretty well diversified amongst different sectors. The idea is to get a very high dividend for shareholders. He would be cautious about being too overweight in dividend paying names, because as interest rates start to move up, these would be proxy for bonds and could have a sideways movement.
A dividend paying ETF that he can hold for the next few months without worrying? His preference is to overweight US equities and he likes this one. This will hold names such as AT&T, Verizon, J&J, Procter & Gamble, Wells Fargo, etc, a broad base of different sectors. Pays a pretty decent dividend of probably 3%-4%.
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What is iShares High Dividend Equity stock symbol?
iShares High Dividend Equity is a American stock, trading under the symbol HDV (previously HDV-N on Stockchase) on the NYSE Arca (HDV). It is usually referred to as AMEX:HDV or HDV
Is iShares High Dividend Equity a buy or a sell?
In the last year, 2 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on HDV (previously HDV-N on Stockchase). 2 analysts recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for iShares High Dividend Equity.
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iShares High Dividend Equity was recommended as a Top Pick by Stan Wong on 2026-07-09. Read the latest stock experts ratings for iShares High Dividend Equity.
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On 2026-09-04, iShares High Dividend Equity (HDV) stock closed at a price of $29.40.
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Exposure to US high-dividend names, such as XOM, ABBV, CVX, VZ. Relatively lower volatility than the market. Yield is ~2.7%. There is also a replica ETF with a Canadian listing.