The Fidelity High Dividend ETF covers around 120 high-yielding stocks from the Russell 1000 that also have low payouts and can grow their dividends. We compare FDVV to the most popular dividend-themed ETF, VIG. Despite a P/E discount of 25% to the Russell 1000, FDVV's underwhelming earnings growth and lack of momentum support temper its appeal at this juncture.
The Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) provides immediate exposure to a diversified mix of familiar large-cap businesses.
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) debuted on 09/12/2016, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market.
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The Fidelity High Dividend ETF has been rated a sell due to its significant exposure to cyclical sectors amidst economic slowdown signs. FDVV's recent reconstitution increased its stake in financials and real estate, sectors vulnerable to economic downturns and overvaluation concerns. Despite a 169.4% total return since 2016, FDVV's dividend yield and growth have been minimal, with a five-year CAGR of just 2.87%.
Fidelity High Dividend ETF's Index reconstituted effective Monday, resulting in substantial sector allocation changes and an improved dividend yield, now expected to be 3.22%. Despite the changes, FDVV's fundamentals remain solid. The portfolio's expected earnings growth rate is in the high-single-digits and FDVV's forward P/E ratio dropped from 18.00x to 16.68x. There was a slight deterioration in quality, but that's mainly due to increased exposure to Financials sector stocks, where metrics like ROA tend to be lower.
Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) & Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) are both attractive choices for investors seeking a diverse portfolio of dividend stocks. FDVV has a meaningful technology exposure, which can help the fund partake in strong ted-led bull markets. AI is a catalyst for continued momentum and FDVV is aligned to benefit. SCHD lacks the same weight to tech but has provided a superior level of dividend growth over the last decade. The dividend growth rate outpaced FDVV by a wide margin.
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) debuted on 09/12/2016, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market.
FDVV's dividend yield has declined due to its significant holdings in low-dividend, big tech companies, making it unsuitable for income-focused investors. The fund's dividend is volatile and lacks consistent growth, earning a C rating in the dividend category from SA Quant. FDVV's strategy seems unfocused, with many of its top holdings having lower-than-market dividend yields, contributing to a lower overall yield.
Dividend ETFs may be a good option for investors who want to generate income without sacrificing the potential for growth. Additionally, a dividend ETF may be an alternative solution for investors currently in money market funds or sitting on the sidelines in cash.
FDVV's heavy technology sector allocation has boosted returns over the last five years, providing dividend investors better total returns than DGRO, VYM or SCHD. Unfortunately, while FDVV does offer strong price performance, it has struggled to consistently grow its dividend and its distributions actually went down -7% in 2024. Even with a strong starting 2.95% dividend yield, investors are better served choosing blue-chips like DGRO, VYM, or SCHD and adding growth exposure from a fund like SCHG or VUG.