Best ETF Dividend Stocks
The top etf dividend stocks, ranked by size, with forward yield and dividend-growth streak for each. Use it to find income ideas within the etf sector.
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Key facts: Best ETF Dividend Stocks
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 7, 2026, SmarterDividends' Best ETF Dividend Stocks list includes 60 stocks.
- Ranked first on SmarterDividends' Best ETF Dividend Stocks list as of Nov 7, 2026 is iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO), with a forward dividend yield of 1.87% and 10 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.
- The median forward dividend yield of the 58 stocks on SmarterDividends' Best ETF Dividend Stocks list is 15.89% as of Nov 7, 2026.
- The highest-yielding stock on SmarterDividends' Best ETF Dividend Stocks list as of Nov 7, 2026 is Yieldmax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY), at 140.99%.
- By SmarterDividends' count, State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) has the longest dividend-growth streak on SmarterDividends' Best ETF Dividend Stocks list, at 16 consecutive years as of Nov 7, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "ETF Dividend Stocks," updated Nov 7, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/sectors/etf
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best etf dividend stocks?
This list ranks dividend-paying etf companies by market cap, with their forward yield and dividend-growth streak. Larger, established names tend to offer steadier dividends.
Do etf stocks pay good dividends?
Dividend quality varies within every sector. Use the yield, payout ratio and growth-streak columns to compare — a long growth streak with a covered payout is generally a better signal than a high yield alone.
How often is this updated?
Daily. Prices, yields and dividend history refresh every day across the whole universe.
Data is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Yields and figures refresh daily.
