I am upgrading iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) to 'buy' due to sector rotation potential and income stability. DVY's underperformance versus the S&P 500 stems from minimal Technology exposure, now viewed as a portfolio diversifier. The ETF's heavy Financials allocation is positioned for a rebound, supporting a stronger return outlook for year-end.
Retirees hunting for durable income face a curious setup this September. The 10-Year Treasury yield sits at 4.96% as of September 22, 2026, near the top of its trailing-year range, and the 2027 Social Security COLA is tracking toward 3.
Launched on November 3, 2003, the iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) debuted on 11/03/2003, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) remains a "hold" due to average growth and weak quality, though it does have a solid 3.39% estimated dividend yield and a long track record. DVY's 10-year annualized return of 10.43% trails leading peers like SCHD, with weaker downside protection and slower recoveries after drawdowns. Quality metrics are concerning: DVY ranks near the bottom among 3%+ yielding large-cap value ETFs on margins and capital efficiency. This is despite a seemingly thoughtful screen for positive EPS.
The 30-year Treasury touched 5.323%, a 19-year high, before easing to roughly 5.282%, while the 10-year sits at 4.72%.
The paperwork is still pending, but the math is already clear. The 2026 Social Security COLA came in at 2.8%, and the CPI-W readings that will set the 2027 raise are trending softer, with the index falling to 327.075 in June 2026 from a May peak of 328.829.
iShares Select Dividend ETF (NASDAQ:DVY) has paid investors from a portfolio of higher-yielding U.S.
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on November 3, 2003.
The iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) was launched on 11/03/2003, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
Unusual trading activity puts two ETFs in focus as volume surges well above normal levels despite a broad market selloff.
The iShares Select Dividend ETF earns a Hold rating due to modest yields and limited defensive or growth appeal in the current regime. DVY's 3.38% yield and stable dividend growth are insufficient to offset risks or outperform Treasuries, making its income case only partially compelling. Risk-adjusted returns lag broader markets, with DVY underperforming in rallies and offering only modest alpha during tech rotations or drawdowns.