SCHD is my overall favorite dividend growth ETF. However, DIVO offers several qualities that seek to improve on SCHD. I share why DIVO may make more sense than SCHD for many investors, as well as when it does not make sense.
The DIVO and SPHD ETFs recently raised their dividend payouts multiple times. Moreover, DIVO and SPHD enable diversification and can help to reduce share-price volatility.
DIVO offers balances steady yield, capital appreciation, and risk management—ideal for my income portfolio preferences. Active management and a focused portfolio allow DIVO to adapt sector exposure and holdings to current market conditions, supporting consistent performance. The fund's covered call strategy boosts yield without eroding NAV.
![]() DIVO In 1 weeks Estimated | Other | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() DIVO 2 weeks ago Paid | Other | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() DIVO 1 month ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() DIVO 2 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.16 Per Share |
![]() DIVO 3 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() DIVO 4 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() DIVO In 1 weeks Estimated | Other | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() DIVO 2 weeks ago Paid | Other | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() DIVO 1 month ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() DIVO 2 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.16 Per Share |
![]() DIVO 3 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() DIVO 4 months ago Paid | Monthly | $0.17 Per Share |
ARCA Exchange | US Country |
The described fund primarily focuses on investing in dividend-paying U.S. exchange-traded equity securities, dedicating at least 80% of its net assets to such investments. Alongside this, the fund employs a strategic approach by opportunistically utilizing an option strategy, which includes writing (selling) U.S. exchange-traded covered call options on the equity securities it holds. This method aims to generate additional income or hedge against market volatility. It's important to note that this fund is categorized as non-diversified, meaning it may invest more heavily in fewer sectors or securities, potentially increasing its risk and volatility compared to diversified funds.
This refers to the core investment of the fund, targeting equity securities listed on U.S. exchanges that offer dividends. These investments aim to provide income through dividends as well as potential capital appreciation. By focusing on dividend-paying stocks, the fund seeks to attract investors interested in regular income generation alongside potential growth.
As a part of its strategic operations, the fund engages in an option strategy that involves writing (or selling) covered call options on the U.S. exchange-traded equity securities it holds. This approach can generate additional income for the fund through option premiums received. It can also offer some level of protection against downside risk in stock prices. Covered calls involve selling the right to buy a security at a specified price within a certain period, which can cap the upside potential of the security involved but provide immediate income.