DVY — iShares Select Dividend ETF

DVY Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in DVY over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

DVY Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: DVY's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The iShares Select Dividend ETF (Ticker: DVY) is a Dividend Income ETF issued by iShares, one of the largest and most reputable ETF issuers. With an overall rank of #71 out of 458 tracked ETFs, it is positioned in the middle of the pack. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.38%, which is relatively low, indicating efficient management. It offers a dividend yield of 2.15%, providing a steady income stream for investors. The fund's price stands at $164.09, and its assets under management (AUM) amount to $23.5B, suggesting significant investor adoption and liquidity. This combination of a low expense ratio and a substantial AUM implies that the fund is well-liked by investors seeking a dividend-focused investment with a manageable cost structure.

Over the past year, the iShares Select Dividend ETF has delivered a return of 21.95%, which is strong and consistent with its position in the top 10% of its category. Looking at the longer-term performance, the fund has shown a steady upward trend, with a 3-year return of 63.00%. However, the 1-year return of 21.95% is slightly lower than the 3-year figure, indicating a slight deceleration in performance over the past year. The 1-month return of +2.00% and the 1-week return of -0.85% suggest some volatility in the short term, but the overall trend remains positive. The 1-day return of -0.16% further supports the idea of short-term fluctuations, but the long-term performance remains robust.

The iShares Select Dividend ETF is labeled as having low volatility, with a beta of 0.56, indicating that it is less sensitive to market movements compared to the broader market. This is further supported by its Sharpe ratio of 1.52, which is high, suggesting that the fund provides a good risk-adjusted return. The maximum drawdown of -16.00% indicates that the fund has experienced a significant decline in value, but it has recovered from this downturn. This combination of low volatility, a high Sharpe ratio, and a moderate drawdown suggests that the fund is suitable for investors who are looking for a stable income stream with limited downside risk. However, it is important to note that while the fund is less volatile than the market, it is still subject to market risks and may not perform as well during market downturns compared to more aggressive funds.

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DVY Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 18.2% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how DVY's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With DVY

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with DVY's top 10 — SPHD overlaps most, holding 4 of the same companies as DVY's top 10 (8.2% of DVY's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.69% (as of 2026-08-20) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 16.01 (as of 2026-08-20) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-07-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

See it in a portfolio

DVY isn't one of the twelve funds in the portfolio game, but SCHD — Dividend Payers — sits in the same category and is. It is an equivalent, not a substitute: different holdings, different fee, different returns.

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DVY Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.07% and average daily volume is 425K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $23.5B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: DVY is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

DVY Performance History

How DVY Compares to Other Dividend Income ETFs