At a glance
SDIV charges 0.58% a year. It has $1.21B in assets; it paid 9.69% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, monthly. Over the past year it returned +5.2% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%); over three years it returned +15.6% a year. At its worst it fell 52.6% in the 2020 crash (S&P 500: 33.7%) and 36.1% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%). Its ten largest positions make up 14.3% of the fund, out of 112 in all.
The short version
Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) tracks the Solactive Global SuperDividend Index, which holds 100 of the highest-yielding stocks worldwide, including emerging markets, in equal weights. Its main draw is income: the trailing 12-month yield was 9.69% as of October 27, 2026, paid monthly. The trade-off is weak long-term growth. Its 10-year average annual return was 0.13% through December 31, 2025, and its expense ratio is 0.58%.
Price history
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SDIV +5.2% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDIV official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +28.27% | — | +1.06% | +0.13% | — |
| SDIV price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +2.3% | +5.2% | +15.6% | -0.3% | -0.5% | +4.6% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, SDIV returned +5.2%.
- Its 5-year annualized return was -0.3% and its 10-year -0.5%.
- In the 2020 COVID crash it fell 52.6%, and had not regained its old high by the end of the data.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2022 (-26.9%); its best was 2012 (+35.8%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 56.8% (Jan 26, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020), not yet recovered.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +2.3% | — |
| 2025 | +29.1% | +28.27% |
| 2024 | +1.8% | +2.22% |
| 2023 | +5.6% | +5.53% |
| 2022 | -26.9% | -26.43% |
| 2021 | +3.9% | +3.55% |
| 2020 | -20.8% | -20.71% |
| 2019 | +13.2% | +12.64% |
| 2018 | -15.0% | -14.71% |
| 2017 | +11.9% | +11.54% |
| 2016 | +13.3% | +13.17% |
| 2015 | -2.8% | — |
| 2014 | +17.9% | — |
| 2013 | +31.1% | — |
| 2012 | +35.8% | — |
| 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 52.5% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 52.6%, not recovered by the end of the data |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 33.5% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 36.1%, back to its old high 39.4 months after the low |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $1.6600 | |
| 2025 | $2.3100 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | $2.3400 | -12.4% |
| 2023 | $2.6700 | -23.8% |
| 2022 | $3.5024 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $3.3636 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | $3.1515 | -33.8% |
| 2019 | $4.7576 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | $4.8485 | +11.1% |
| 2017 | $4.3636 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $4.3636 | -50.2% |
| 2015 | $8.7545 | -35.3% |
| 2014 | $13.5274 | -7.9% |
| 2013 | $14.6854 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | $15.2127 |
What's inside
As of Jul 31, 2026, the fund held 112 securities; the ten largest made up 14.33% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Thaifoods Group Public Company Limited | 1.79% | |
| HOEGH AUTOLINERS ASA | 1.51% | |
| ROBERT HALF INC. | 1.48% | |
| NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LIMITED | 1.44% | |
| VAR ENERGI ASA | 1.42% | |
| Bradsaude SA | 1.39% | |
| PARK HOTELS & RESORTS INC. | 1.35% | |
| Autohome Inc | 1.34% | |
| VICTREX PLC | 1.32% | |
| INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES, INC. | 1.28% | |
| ITHACA ENERGY PLC | 1.27% | |
| BB Seguridade Participacoes S.A. | 1.27% | |
| WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN ASA | 1.26% | |
| STANDARD LIFE PLC | 1.24% | |
| AKER BP ASA | 1.24% |
By country
United States 44.72%Brazil 19.37%United Kingdom 6.82%Norway 6.53%Indonesia 3.77%By asset type
Stocks 92.96%Preferred stock 6.95%RA 2.61%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jul 31, 2026, investors added a net $9.4M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +2.26%, -1.95%, -2.75%.
How it works
SDIV follows the Solactive Global SuperDividend Index. Solactive AG is an index provider independent of the fund's adviser, Global X Management Company LLC. It picks 100 companies that rank among the highest dividend-yielding stocks in the world, including in emerging markets, and gives each one an equal weight. So each stock counts about the same no matter how big the company is. The fund puts at least 80% of its assets in the index's stocks or in depositary receipts (ADRs and GDRs). These are certificates traded on exchanges that represent shares of foreign companies.
Global X generally copies the index directly, holding its stocks in about the same proportions. It may use a representative sample instead when buying every stock is impractical or costly. It does not try to beat the index, and it does not move to safer assets when markets fall. Because it owns what the index owns, it can be concentrated in one industry. As of December 31, 2025, the index had significant exposure to financials.
As of July 31, 2026, the fund held 112 securities worth $1.21 billion. The largest, Thaifoods Group, made up 1.79% of assets, and the top ten together made up 14.33%. About 6.95% was in preferred stock, and small index-futures positions added up to about 1%. Portfolio turnover was 68.09% in the latest fiscal year reported in the prospectus. The fund may also lend out up to one-third of its assets.
What it really costs
- SDIV charges 0.58% a year.
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $59 in the first year and $726 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDIV | $59 | $186 | $324 | $726 |
In a retirement portfolio
Its high monthly income comes with deep drawdowns and a nearly flat 10-year total return, so it is more likely to fit as a smaller income piece than as a foundation.
SDIV's appeal is cash flow. Its trailing 12-month yield was 9.69% as of October 27, 2026, paid monthly. The weak spot is the share price. Its average annual return, dividends included, was 0.13% over the 10 years through December 31, 2025. The fund launched in 2011, so it has no 2008 record. In the 2020 COVID crash it fell 52.6% in about a month. As of October 27, 2026, it still had not regained its January 2018 peak after a 56.8% maximum drop. In 2022 it fell 36.1% and took 39.4 months to recover. Its worst calendar year was 2022, at -26.43%. Anyone who had to sell shares during those slumps would have locked in steep losses. The fund costs 0.58% a year, or $59 on $10,000 in the first year under the SEC's standard example. 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 seekers who want monthly payouts, with a 9.69% trailing yield as of October 27, 2026, and accept that the share price may shrink.
- Investors who want equal-weighted global high-yield stocks: 44.72% US and 19.37% Brazil as of July 31, 2026, with no position above 1.8%.
- Investors who want a small, higher-risk income position alongside broader funds rather than a main holding.
Look elsewhere if
- Investors seeking long-term growth: the 10-year average annual return, dividends included, was 0.13% through December 31, 2025.
- Retirees who may need to sell in downturns. It fell 52.6% in early 2020 and was still below its 2018 peak as of October 27, 2026.
- Investors uneasy with emerging-market, currency and small-company risk, or with 68.09% turnover and holdings like Norwegian shipping and energy firms.
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Questions investors ask
Does SDIV pay monthly dividends?
Yes. SDIV pays distributions monthly. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid $2.23 per share, a trailing yield of 9.69%. The amount can change from month to month because it depends on dividends from the fund's 112 holdings, and companies with very high yields sometimes cut their payouts. A trailing yield looks backward. It does not promise future payments.
Is SDIV good for retirement income?
It pays a lot of income but has a weak growth record. The trailing yield was 9.69% as of October 27, 2026, paid monthly. Yet its average annual return over the 10 years through December 31, 2025, dividends included, was only 0.13%, so the high payouts came alongside a falling share price. It also dropped 52.6% in the 2020 crash. That mix may suit some income seekers as a smaller part of a broader portfolio.
What stocks are in SDIV?
As of July 31, 2026, SDIV held 112 securities, and none made up more than 1.8% of assets. The largest were Thaifoods Group (1.79%), Hoegh Autoliners (1.51%), Robert Half (1.48%), Nordic American Tankers (1.44%) and Var Energi (1.42%). The ten biggest added up to 14.33%. By country, 44.72% was in the US, 19.37% in Brazil, 6.82% in the UK and 6.53% in Norway. The index had significant financials exposure as of December 31, 2025.
What is SDIV's expense ratio?
SDIV's expense ratio is 0.58% a year, according to its prospectus filed February 26, 2026. All of it is the management fee, with no waiver. The SEC's standard example assumes $10,000 invested, a 5% annual return and shares sold at the end of each period. On that basis, costs come to about $59 after one year, $186 after three, $324 after five and $726 after ten. Trading costs from the fund's 68.09% turnover are not included in the expense ratio.
How much did SDIV drop in 2020 and 2022?
It fell sharply both times. From February 20 to March 23, 2020, SDIV lost 52.6%, and its worst quarter was a 46.59% drop in the first quarter of 2020. In 2022 it fell 36.1% from peak to low and took 39.4 months, until January 9, 2026, to recover. As of October 27, 2026, it still had not regained its January 2018 peak after a maximum decline of 56.8%.