NYSEARCA:HDV
iShares High Dividend Equity (HDV)
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Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.
The iShares High Dividend Equity ETF (HDV-N) is a respected investment vehicle that emphasizes steady dividend payouts rather than aggressive growth. It has been acknowledged for its low management expense ratio (MER), making it an attractive option for income-focused investors. The fund has a yield of approximately 3%, which offers a reliable income stream. Critics note that it doesn't invest heavily in mega-cap companies, which may limit growth potential, but this characteristic also provides a degree of stability to the investment. Overall, HDV is seen as a good starting point for those looking to diversify their portfolio with steady dividend income.
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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iShares High Dividend Equity (HDV) Frequently Asked Questions
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, 1 stock analyst issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on HDV (previously HDV-N on Stockchase). 1 analyst recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is TOP PICK. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for iShares High Dividend Equity.
Is iShares High Dividend Equity a good investment or a top pick?
iShares High Dividend Equity was recommended as a Top Pick by Stan Wong on 2012-06-07. Read the latest stock experts ratings for iShares High Dividend Equity.
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iShares High Dividend Equity is followed by 15 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
What is iShares High Dividend Equity stock price?
On 2026-06-26, iShares High Dividend Equity (HDV) stock closed at a price of $27.85.
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Likes, but doesn't hold right now. Very steady, dividend-paying strategy. Not growth-oriented, as it doesn't necessarily have the mega-cap names. This gives you a place to start. Yield is ~3%.