Dividend ETF Comparisons

Picking between two similar-looking funds is where most decisions stall. Each comparison page puts the tickers next to each other on the metrics that actually change the outcome — yield, expense ratio, number of holdings, inception date, distribution frequency, and strategy — and then spells out who each one suits better.

Last reviewed on April 24, 2026

SCHD vs VYM

Two of the most-owned low-cost dividend funds. Both charge 0.06%. SCHD runs ~100 holdings through a quality screen for a higher current yield; VYM holds ~500 names across the high-yield half of the market.

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JEPI vs JEPQ

JPMorgan's covered-call siblings. JEPI overlays large-cap equity; JEPQ overlays the Nasdaq-100 for a higher headline yield and a tech-heavier ride. Same 0.35% expense ratio, monthly payouts.

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NOBL vs VIG

Dividend growers, two ways. NOBL tracks the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats (25+ years of increases). VIG tracks a broader appreciation index with a 10-year minimum and a much lower fee.

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DGRO vs SCHD

Both target U.S. dividend growers at rock-bottom fees. DGRO casts a wider net (5+ years of increases, ~400 holdings). SCHD layers in a quality screen for a concentrated ~100-name portfolio with a higher yield.

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How to use these comparisons

A comparison is most useful when you've narrowed the choice down to two funds that look almost identical on the surface. The typical pattern looks like this:

Start with the goal. Are you optimising for current income, for growth of income over time, for maximum diversification, or for lowest cost? The right "winner" changes with the question.
Look past the headline yield. A higher yield often comes with a narrower universe, a different sector tilt (REITs, covered calls, utilities), or more rate sensitivity. The "why" behind a yield tells you more than the number itself.
Check the strategy, not just the statistics. Two funds can share yield and fees but hold very different companies because of how the index is built. The comparison tables call this out explicitly.
Confirm current figures. Yields, AUMs, and top holdings drift. Use the fund provider's fact sheet for the most recent values before acting.

Browse all dividend ETFs

Not sure which pair to compare? Start from one of the list pages and narrow down first:

Monthly dividend ETFs — funds that pay every month.
High-yield dividend ETFs — ranked by yield.
Dividend growth ETFs — long streaks of annual increases.
Low-cost dividend ETFs — expense ratios at or below 0.08%.
Screener — filter by yield, expense ratio, and frequency.