HDV — iShares Core High Dividend ETF

HDV Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in HDV 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.

HDV Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: HDV'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 Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) is a Dividend Income ETF issued by iShares, positioned as one of the larger funds in its category with an AUM of $14.9B. HDV is ranked #11 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, indicating a solid standing in the market. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is relatively low, and a dividend yield of 3.07%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors. The price of $29.81 and substantial AUM suggest strong investor adoption, as the fund has managed to attract significant assets despite its relatively modest expense ratio.

HDV has shown a consistent upward trend in returns over the past year, with a 1-year return of 26.40%. This is complemented by a 3-year return of 61.94%, indicating a strong long-term performance. The fund's returns have been particularly robust in the short term, with a 1-month return of 5.34% and a 3-month return of 9.26%. However, the 1-week return of 1.96% and the 1-day return of 0.27% suggest that the fund may experience some volatility in the short term, but this is balanced by its strong performance over longer periods.

HDV is labeled as having low volatility, with a beta of 0.30, indicating that it is less sensitive to market movements compared to the broader market. The Sharpe ratio of 1.96 is high, suggesting that the fund has provided a good risk-adjusted return. The max drawdown of -10.49% indicates that the fund has experienced a significant decline in value, but this is still within a reasonable range for a low-volatility fund. Overall, these figures imply that HDV is a relatively stable investment with a good balance between income generation and risk management, making it suitable for investors seeking a balanced approach to dividend income and capital preservation.

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HDV Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 50.1% 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 HDV's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With HDV

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with HDV's top 10 — VTV overlaps most, holding 5 of the same companies as HDV's top 10 (30.4% of HDV'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

HDV 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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HDV Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.03% and average daily volume is 4.5M/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 $14.9B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: HDV 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.

HDV Performance History

How HDV Compares to Other Dividend Income ETFs