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HDV Alternatives
The closest HDV alternative is SCHD (3.24% yield, 7.9/10 safety), followed by VYM and DIVO. All 6 sit in the same category as HDV (3.05% yield, 7.6/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to HDV in our universe is SCHD — nearly identical yield (3.24% vs 3.05% for HDV) and a 7.9/10 safety score compared to HDV's 7.6/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 1.98% to 3.24% and safety scores range from 7.3 to 8.1/10.
Switching from HDV 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 HDV 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 HDV 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 HDV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHD · Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.24% | 7.9/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| VYM · Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.37% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 0.68% yield gap (lower) |
| DIVO · Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 2.33% | 7.3/10 · Solid | 0.72% yield gap (lower) |
| VEA · Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.41% | 8.1/10 · Strong | 0.64% yield gap (lower) |
| DGRO · iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 1.98% | 7.6/10 · Solid | 1.07% yield gap (lower) |
| VWO · Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.05% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 1.00% yield gap (lower) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best HDV alternatives?
The closest HDV alternatives are SCHD, VYM, DIVO — all in the same category with comparable yield and dividend safety. SCHD is the single closest match at 3.24% yield and 7.9/10 safety, versus 3.05% and 7.6/10 for HDV.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to HDV?
Yes — SCHD yields 3.24% versus HDV's 3.05%. Its safety score is 7.9/10 against HDV's 7.6/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What ETFs are similar to HDV?
We rank 6 similar ETFs for HDV: SCHD, VYM, DIVO, VEA, DGRO, VWO. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks HDV 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 HDV.