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DIVO Alternatives
The closest DIVO alternative is VYM (2.37% yield, 7.9/10 safety), followed by DGRO and VEA. All 6 sit in the same category as DIVO (2.33% yield, 7.3/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to DIVO in our universe is VYM — nearly identical yield (2.37% vs 2.33% for DIVO) and a 7.9/10 safety score compared to DIVO's 7.3/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 1.44% to 3.05% and safety scores range from 6.9 to 8.1/10.
Switching from DIVO to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether DIVO dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches DIVO on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from DIVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| VYM · Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.37% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 0.6 safety-score gap (safer) |
| DGRO · iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 1.98% | 7.6/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| VEA · Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.41% | 8.1/10 · Strong | 0.8 safety-score gap (safer) |
| VWO · Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.05% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 0.6 safety-score gap (safer) |
| HDV · iShares Core High Dividend ETF | 3.05% | 7.6/10 · Solid | 0.72% yield gap (higher) |
| SPYI · NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | 1.44% | 6.9/10 · Solid | 0.89% yield gap (lower) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best DIVO alternatives?
The closest DIVO alternatives are VYM, DGRO, VEA — all in the same category with comparable yield and dividend safety. VYM is the single closest match at 2.37% yield and 7.9/10 safety, versus 2.33% and 7.3/10 for DIVO.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to DIVO?
Yes — HDV yields 3.05% versus DIVO's 2.33%. Its safety score is 7.6/10 against DIVO's 7.3/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What ETFs are similar to DIVO?
We rank 6 similar ETFs for DIVO: VYM, DGRO, VEA, VWO, HDV, SPYI. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks DIVO on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
Connect your brokerage in 60 seconds — Infnits flags which of these peer tickers duplicate exposure you already have, and which would actually diversify DIVO.