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US Dividend ETFs
US dividend ETFs invest in American companies that pay regular and growing dividends, like Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola.
Why invest
Access to US dividend aristocrats (25+ consecutive years of increases). Broader sector diversification than Canada (less concentrated in finance/energy).
How to choose
Compare distribution yield, historical dividend growth, and MER fees. Watch for 15% withholding tax outside RRSP.
Are US dividends taxed differently in Canada?
Yes, US dividends face a 15% withholding tax at source. In an RRSP, this withholding is eliminated through the tax treaty. In a TFSA or non-registered account, the 15% is lost (not recoverable in a TFSA).
Is SCHD available in Canada?
SCHD is listed in the US and requires a USD account at your broker. There is no exact Canadian version. In an RRSP, SCHD is advantageous as it avoids the 15% withholding tax. Alternatively, ZDY.TO offers similar exposure.
US Dividend ETFs
US dividend ETFs invest in American companies that pay regular and growing dividends, like Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola.
Why invest
Access to US dividend aristocrats (25+ consecutive years of increases). Broader sector diversification than Canada (less concentrated in finance/energy).
How to choose
Compare distribution yield, historical dividend growth, and MER fees. Watch for 15% withholding tax outside RRSP.
Are US dividends taxed differently in Canada?
Yes, US dividends face a 15% withholding tax at source. In an RRSP, this withholding is eliminated through the tax treaty. In a TFSA or non-registered account, the 15% is lost (not recoverable in a TFSA).
Is SCHD available in Canada?
SCHD is listed in the US and requires a USD account at your broker. There is no exact Canadian version. In an RRSP, SCHD is advantageous as it avoids the 15% withholding tax. Alternatively, ZDY.TO offers similar exposure.
Holdings | Strategy | Dist. Freq. | Market | ||||||||||
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FR UDIV Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | +14.14% | 0.06% | +244 | 1.49% | 2016 | 121M$ | 1.01 | Index | Qtr. | 15K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI FDVV Fidelity High Dividend ETF | +13.30% | 0.15% | +90 | 3.00% | 2016 | 8.5G$ | 0.84 | Factor | Qtr. | 680K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
AL RFDA Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | +13.16% | 0.52% | +63 | 1.98% | 2016 | 75M$ | 0.91 | Index | Mo. | 3K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN RWL S&P 500 Revenue ETF | +12.81% | 0.39% | +489 | 1.38% | 2008 | 8.1G$ | 0.84 | Index | Qtr. | 192K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FL QDEF FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund | +12.75% | 0.39% | +20 | 1.75% | 2012 | 491M$ | 0.82 | Factor | Qtr. | 7K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI FDL Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund | +12.40% | 0.43% | +73 | 3.61% | 2006 | 7.3G$ | 0.56 | Index | Qtr. | 675K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
WI DGRW U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | +12.24% | 0.28% | +190 | 1.43% | 2013 | 15.4G$ | 0.88 | Factor | Mo. | 585K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS DIVB Core Dividend ETF | +12.23% | 0.05% | +378 | 2.51% | 2017 | 1.3G$ | 0.86 | Index | Qtr. | 97K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FL QDF FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund | +12.00% | 0.39% | +131 | 1.69% | 2012 | 2.0G$ | 0.95 | Factor | Qtr. | 26K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FR DIEM Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | +11.61% | 0.19% | +28 | 3.00% | 2016 | 44M$ | 0.92 | Index | Qtr. | 13K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
CA FYLD Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | +11.46% | 0.59% | +14 | 3.79% | 2013 | 608M$ | 0.72 | Index | Qtr. | 80K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
VA VYM High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares | +11.44% | 0.04% | +561 | 2.37% | 2006 | 88.7G$ | 0.77 | Factor | Qtr. | 1.0M | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI RDVY Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | +11.16% | 0.47% | +4 | 1.03% | 2014 | 19.9G$ | 1.07 | Index | Qtr. | 953K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI FDD STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund | +11.09% | 0.56% | - | 3.87% | 2007 | 802M$ | 0.88 | Active | Qtr. | 118K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
VA VIG Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares | +10.66% | 0.04% | +327 | 1.61% | 2006 | 117.0G$ | 0.83 | Index | Qtr. | 968K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN PFM Dividend Achievers ETF | +10.63% | 0.52% | +421 | 1.45% | 2005 | 725M$ | 0.81 | Index | Qtr. | 20K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
ST EDIV State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | +10.61% | 0.49% | - | 4.81% | 2011 | 1.1G$ | 0.75 | Index | Qtr. | 105K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN RWK S&P MidCap 400 Revenue ETF | +10.59% | 0.39% | +386 | 1.26% | 2008 | 1.1G$ | 1.19 | Index | Qtr. | 17K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS DGRO Core Dividend Growth ETF | +10.56% | 0.08% | +360 | 2.10% | 2014 | 37.5G$ | 0.78 | Factor | Qtr. | 1.4M | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
WI DHS U.S. High Dividend Fund | +10.39% | 0.38% | 3.23% | 2006 | 1.4G$ | 0.60 | Factor | Mo. | 27K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
AM DIVO Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | +10.25% | 0.56% | 5.12% | 2016 | 6.6G$ | 0.66 | Index | Mo. | 838K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
CA EYLD Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF | +10.16% | 0.65% | +93 | 5.75% | 2016 | 673M$ | 0.91 | Active | Qtr. | 133K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
XT HDEF MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF | +9.87% | 0.09% | - | 3.66% | 2015 | 2.2G$ | 0.82 | Factor | Qtr. | 154K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
WI DFJ Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | +9.86% | 0.58% | - | 2.58% | 2006 | 388M$ | 0.88 | Index | Qtr. | 30K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN RDIV S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | +9.69% | 0.39% | +51 | 3.79% | 2013 | 956M$ | 0.98 | Index | Qtr. | 69K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
WI DEM Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | +9.62% | 0.63% | 4.40% | 2007 | 3.7G$ | 0.76 | Factor | Qtr. | 185K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
WI WTPI Equity Premium Income Fund | +9.33% | 0.44% | +22 | 9.44% | 2016 | 444M$ | 0.62 | Index | Mo. | 92K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI DDIV Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF | +9.32% | 0.60% | +36 | 1.88% | 2014 | 66M$ | 0.93 | Factor | Qtr. | 5K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
CO EQIN Columbia U.S. Equity Income ETF | +9.28% | 0.35% | +87 | 1.98% | 2016 | 266M$ | 0.68 | Index | Qtr. | 15K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FR YLDE Franklin ClearBridge Enhanced Income ETF | +9.08% | 0.48% | +297 | 5.84% | 2017 | 118M$ | 0.67 | Index | Mo. | 14K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
T. TEQI Equity Income ETF | +9.05% | 0.54% | +113 | 1.62% | 2020 | 384M$ | 0.77 | Index | Qtr. | 8K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
WI DGRE Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund | +8.72% | 0.32% | - | 1.52% | 2013 | 118M$ | 1.01 | Factor | Qtr. | 9K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
AL OUSA O'Shares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF Shares | +8.67% | 0.48% | +91 | 1.37% | 2015 | 792M$ | 0.74 | Factor | Mo. | 29K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
ST ONEY State Street SPDR Russell 1000 Yield Focus ETF | +8.50% | 0.20% | +278 | 2.84% | 2015 | 862M$ | 0.87 | Index | Qtr. | 28K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI SDVY SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | +8.46% | 0.58% | +160 | 1.14% | 2017 | 10.1G$ | 1.19 | Factor | Qtr. | 1.1M | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
TI TPHD High Dividend Stock ETF | +8.43% | 0.52% | +91 | 1.80% | 2019 | 349M$ | 0.74 | Factor | Mo. | 25K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS DVY Select Dividend ETF | +8.38% | 0.38% | +84 | 3.46% | 2003 | 22.3G$ | 0.73 | Active | Qtr. | 372K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
SC SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | +8.31% | 0.06% | +85 | 3.44% | 2011 | 84.8G$ | 0.66 | Index | Qtr. | 19.7M | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
WI DGS Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | +7.99% | 0.58% | - | 3.58% | 2007 | 1.6G$ | 0.91 | Index | Qtr. | 45K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI SHRY Bloomberg Shareholder Yield ETF | +7.98% | 0.60% | +34 | 1.67% | 2017 | 17M$ | 0.92 | Index | Qtr. | 937 | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
AA SPDV S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF | +7.94% | 0.29% | 3.43% | 2017 | 88M$ | 0.86 | Factor | Mo. | 8K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
IN RWJ S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF | +7.65% | 0.39% | +588 | 1.13% | 2008 | 1.6G$ | 1.30 | Index | Qtr. | 79K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
AL OUSM O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF Shares | +7.35% | 0.48% | +102 | 2.05% | 2016 | 936M$ | 0.88 | Factor | Mo. | 63K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN CVY Zacks Multi-Asset Income ETF | +6.68% | 1.21% | +496 | 3.78% | 2006 | 120M$ | 1.19 | Active | Qtr. | 5K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
JP JEPI Equity Premium Income ETF | +6.60% | 0.35% | +105 | 8.40% | 2020 | 44.0G$ | 0.54 | Index | Mo. | 6.2M | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI FTDS Dividend Strength ETF | +6.21% | 0.70% | +38 | 1.64% | 2006 | 30M$ | 0.82 | Active | Qtr. | 3K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
PR REGL S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | +5.86% | 0.40% | +57 | 2.26% | 2015 | 1.7G$ | 0.82 | Index | Qtr. | 50K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
WI DES U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | +5.83% | 0.38% | 2.56% | 2006 | 2.0G$ | 1.00 | Index | Mo. | 131K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
ST SDY State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | +5.79% | 0.35% | 2.45% | 2005 | 21.1G$ | 0.72 | Index | Qtr. | 212K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
WI DGRS U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund | +5.74% | 0.38% | 2.40% | 2013 | 359M$ | 1.16 | Factor | Mo. | 25K | 🇺🇸 United States |