The iShares Select Dividend ETF outperformed with a 21% gain, excluding high-growth stocks like Palantir due to its dividend-focused strategy.
The iShares Select Dividend ETF (NASDAQ:DVY) posted a 21.05% gain over the past year, driven by holdings in dividend-paying sectors such as utilities and consumer staples. The fund, which manages $22.86 billion in net assets as of April 30, 2026, excludes non-dividend stocks like Palantir (PLTR), which has a P/E of 131 and is down 27% year to date.
DVY’s portfolio includes 104 positions, with top holdings like Altria Group (MO) and Pfizer (PFE). Performance has been consistent, with returns of 62.4% over five years and 166.59% over ten years. The fund’s focus on steady income stocks has contributed to its long-term growth.
Recent gains include a 1.33% rise over the past week and 3.57% over the trailing month, reflecting ongoing investor interest in dividend-focused strategies amid market volatility.