At a glance
DIV charges 0.45% a year, above the 0.33% average of the 6 funds most like it (the 6th cheapest of 7). It has $783.8M in assets, the 5th largest of that group; it paid 6.81% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, monthly. Over the past year it returned +18.2% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 5th of those 7 funds; over three years it returned +15.1% a year. At its worst it fell 51.6% in the 2020 crash (S&P 500: 33.7%) and 16.5% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%), and was back at its earlier high 20 months and 23 months after the lows. Its ten largest positions make up 24.9% of the fund, out of 55 in all.
The short version
Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV) tracks the Indxx SuperDividend U.S. Low Volatility Index. That index holds 50 high-yielding U.S. stocks in equal amounts, including real estate investment trusts (REITs) and master limited partnerships (MLPs). It pays monthly, and its trailing 12-month yield was 6.81% as of October 27, 2026. It charges 0.45% a year, more than the 0.33% average of similar funds. It carries a low-volatility label, but it fell more than 50% in early 2020.
Price history
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DIV +18.2% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIV official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +3.12% | — | +7.23% | +3.57% | — |
| DIV price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +16.9% | +18.2% | +15.1% | +5.9% | +4.6% | +4.8% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, DIV returned +18.2%, 5th of 7 among similar funds.
- Its 5-year annualized return was +5.9% and its 10-year +4.6%.
- In the 2020 COVID crash it fell 51.6% and regained its old high 19.7 months after the low.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2020 (-22.8%); its best was 2021 (+30.5%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 52.7% (Jan 16, 2020 to Mar 23, 2020), recovered by Jan 3, 2022.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +16.9% | — |
| 2025 | +3.2% | +3.12% |
| 2024 | +11.3% | +11.42% |
| 2023 | -1.4% | -1.77% |
| 2022 | -3.9% | -4.05% |
| 2021 | +30.5% | +30.89% |
| 2020 | -22.8% | -22.89% |
| 2019 | +14.6% | +14.62% |
| 2018 | -6.6% | -6.67% |
| 2017 | +9.8% | +9.72% |
| 2016 | +10.8% | +10.75% |
| 2015 | -10.5% | — |
| 2014 | +17.4% | — |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Lost 51.5% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 51.6%, back to its old high 19.7 months after the low |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 11.8% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 16.5%, back to its old high 23 months after the low |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $1.0000 | |
| 2025 | $1.2800 | +24.3% |
| 2024 | $1.0300 | -18.9% |
| 2023 | $1.2700 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $1.2400 | +15.9% |
| 2021 | $1.0700 | -21.3% |
| 2020 | $1.3600 | -26.1% |
| 2019 | $1.8400 | +15.0% |
| 2018 | $1.6000 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | $1.5000 | -13.3% |
| 2016 | $1.7300 | -14.9% |
| 2015 | $2.0330 | +32.2% |
| 2014 | $1.5383 |
What's inside
As of Jul 31, 2026, the fund held 55 securities; the ten largest made up 24.87% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC. | 3.13% | |
| MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR S.A. | 2.85% | |
| TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LIMITED | 2.77% | |
| PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P. | 2.37% | |
| TFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION | 2.36% | |
| CVR PARTNERS, LP | 2.36% | |
| SFL CORPORATION LTD. | 2.33% | |
| FLEX LNG LTD. | 2.27% | |
| Global Ship Lease, Inc. | 2.24% | |
| ALEXANDER'S, INC. | 2.18% | |
| DELEK LOGISTICS PARTNERS, LP | 2.18% | |
| HESS MIDSTREAM LP | 2.18% | |
| VAIL RESORTS, INC. | 2.14% | |
| THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY | 2.13% | |
| ENNIS, INC. | 2.09% |
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Stocks 99.51%RA 0.62%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jul 31, 2026, investors added a net $95.6M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +3.93%, +0.41%, -1.62%.
How it works
DIV is an index fund. Before fees, it aims to match the price and yield of the Indxx SuperDividend U.S. Low Volatility Index. Indxx, LLC builds that index and has no ties to the fund's adviser, Global X Management Company LLC. The index picks 50 of the highest-yielding U.S. stocks. Each must have paid dividends consistently for two years. Each must also have a low beta, which measures how much a stock tends to move when the overall market moves.
The 50 stocks get equal weights, so a small REIT counts as much as a large company. As of July 31, 2026, the fund held 55 positions, and the top 10 made up about 25% of assets. The largest were CBL & Associates Properties (3.1%), Millicom International Cellular (2.8%) and Tsakos Energy Navigation (2.8%). Other top holdings included Plains All American Pipeline and CVR Partners, both MLPs (publicly traded partnerships). The list also included three shipping companies: SFL, Flex LNG and Global Ship Lease.
The fund usually buys every stock in the index in about the same proportions. It can hold a sample instead when full replication would be costly or impractical. It doesn't try to beat the index or move to cash when markets fall. It may lend securities worth up to one-third of its total assets. Portfolio turnover was about 41%, so a fair share of the holdings changes each year.
What it really costs
- DIV charges 0.45% a year, versus an average of 0.33% for the similar funds below (6th of 7, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $46 in the first year and $567 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIV | $46 | $144 | $252 | $567 |
In a retirement portfolio
DIV pays monthly from a basket of high-yielding stocks, and its yield is well above that of most stock funds, but its losses in a crash make it more of an income add-on than a core holding.
DIV could add monthly income. Its trailing 12-month yield was 6.81% ($1.31 a share) as of October 27, 2026. The catch is crash behavior. The low-volatility screen didn't protect it in 2020. The fund fell 52.7% between January 16 and March 23, 2020, and took about 21 months to recover. Its worst calendar year was 2020, when it lost 22.89%. In 2022 it fell 16.5% and needed 23 months to get back to its old high. It launched in 2013, so it has no record from 2008. Anyone forced to sell shares in a slump could lock in deep losses. Payouts from high-yield companies can also shrink if they cut dividends. Under the SEC's standard example, the 0.45% fee costs $46 in the first year on $10,000. Past results don't predict the future, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Income-focused investors who want monthly payouts. The trailing 12-month yield was 6.81% as of October 27, 2026.
- Investors who want equal-weighted exposure to 50 high-yield U.S. stocks, including REITs and MLPs. No holding was above about 3.1% as of July 31, 2026.
- Investors adding a small income position who could hold through drops like the 52.7% fall in early 2020.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-conscious investors. The 0.45% expense ratio ranks 6th of 7 among similar funds, whose average is 0.33%.
- Anyone who reads "low volatility" as crash protection. The fund lost 44.86% in the first quarter of 2020.
- Investors seeking long-term growth. The fund's average annual return was 3.57% over the 10 years through December 31, 2025.
Close alternatives
Matched by closest holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports (no similar fund shares 20% or more of its holdings).
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIV this fund | — | 0.45% | $783.8M | +18.2% | +15.1% |
| XSHD Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Vola… | 16% | 0.3% | $70.8M | +3.1% | +4.6% |
| PEY Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achiever… | 16% | 0.53% | $1.13B | +19.4% | +15.7% |
| SDOG ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 13% | 0.36% | $1.44B | +24.8% | +22.4% |
| SPHD Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatili… | 11% | 0.3% | $3.41B | +10.0% | +15.8% |
| XUDV Franklin U.S. Dividend Multiplier Index ETF | 10% | 0.09% | $73.6M | +27.7% | — |
| DVY iShares Select Dividend ETF | 9% | 0.38% | $23.47B | +21.5% | +19.2% |
Questions investors ask
Does DIV pay monthly dividends?
Yes. DIV pays distributions every month. Over the 12 months through October 27, 2026, it paid $1.31 a share, a trailing yield of 6.81%. The money comes from dividends paid by the 50 high-yielding stocks in its index, including REITs and MLPs. Payments aren't fixed. They can rise or fall as those companies change their dividends, so past payouts don't guarantee future ones.
Is DIV good for retirement income?
It depends on how much risk a retiree can stomach. DIV may suit retirees who want monthly income and can live with large swings. Its trailing yield was 6.81% as of October 27, 2026. But it fell 52.7% in early 2020 and took about 21 months to recover. Over the 10 years through December 31, 2025, its average annual return was 3.57%. Its 0.45% fee is also above that of similar funds.
What's the difference between DIV and XSHD?
Both funds screen for high dividends and low volatility. XSHD, the Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ETF, focuses on small companies. DIV also holds MLPs. The two share only about 16% of their holdings. XSHD costs 0.30% a year versus 0.45% for DIV. As of October 27, 2026, DIV returned 18.2% over one year and 15.1% a year over three years. XSHD returned 3.1% and 4.6% over the same periods.
Is DIV a low volatility ETF?
Partly. Its index picks high-yield stocks with low beta, which means they tend to move less with the overall market. Over one year, the fund's beta was 0.13 as of October 27, 2026. Low beta did not protect it in a crash, though. DIV lost 44.86% in the first quarter of 2020, and its deepest drop was 52.7%. Beta tracks moves with the market. It doesn't capture losses driven by the holdings themselves.
What is DIV's expense ratio?
DIV's expense ratio is 0.45%, according to its prospectus filed February 26, 2026. In the SEC's standard example, $10,000 earns 5% a year and is sold at the end of each period. That works out to costs of $46 after one year, $144 after three, $252 after five and $567 after ten. The average for similar funds is 0.33%. SPHD and XSHD charge 0.30%, and DVY charges 0.38%.