5 Hot Dividend ETFs Worth Buying Now

Stocks having a history of dividend growth lead to a healthy portfolio when compared to simple dividend paying stocks or those with high yields. Although these stocks do not necessarily have the highest yields, they have outperformed for a longer period than the broader stock market or any other dividend-paying stocks. That being said, we highlight five dividend ETFs that have generated strong returns this year but might be overlooked by investors given their lower AUM. These products seem to be compelling picks given renewed demand for dividend investing...

First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) – Up 18.2%. This fund offers exposure to 100 small and mid-cap companies with a history of raising their dividends. WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS) – Up 16.3%. This fund provides exposure to dividend-paying small-cap companies with growth characteristics in the U.S. equity market. Global X S&P 500 Quality Dividend ETF (QDIV) – Up 15.7%. This fund invests in U.S. equity securities included in the S&P 500 Index that rank within the top 200 of the index’s universe. WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES) – Up 14.9%. This ETF offers exposure to the dividend-paying small-cap companies in the U.S. equity market by tracking the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index. First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (DDIV) – Up 14.5%. This fund follows the Dorsey Wright Momentum Plus Dividend Yield Index.

Source: Zacks

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