In the early innings of 2026, dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are offering a rarified combo of performance as well as income. This places a spotlight on and the Franklin U.S. Dividend Booster Index ETF (XUDV) and the Franklin International Dividend Booster Index ETF (XIDV), which have both been strong performers to start the year.
A dividend ETF can add both income and stability to a portfolio and serve as a complement alongside active and passive strategies. VettaFi Head of Sector & Industry Research, Roxanna Islam, recently moderated a webcast that highlighted this concept and featured Franklin Templeton's VP, Head of U.S.
Franklin Templeton has launched two dividend multiplier ETFs that seek to deliver strong growth potential and attractive dividend income. The Franklin U.S. Dividend Multiplier Index ETF (XUDV) and the Franklin International Dividend Multiplier Index ETF (XIDV) are designed to provide enhanced, or multiplied, dividend income.