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Best Low-Cost Dividend ETFs in 2026
Dividend ETFs with the lowest expense ratios, so more income stays in your pocket.
Data updated April 2026 · 40 ETFs
ETFs listed40
Avg yield2.73%
Avg expense ratio0.03%
Yield distribution
Top 40 ETFs
| Ticker | Name | Issuer | Yield | Expense ratio | AUM | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPLG | SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | State Street | 1.13% | 0.02% | $97.3B | Quarterly |
| SPYM | SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | State Street | 1.12% | 0.02% | $107.6B | Quarterly |
| AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | BlackRock | 3.83% | 0.03% | $141.2B | Monthly |
| BIV | Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF | Vanguard | 3.98% | 0.03% | $52.7B | Monthly |
| BND | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Vanguard | 3.82% | 0.03% | $395.3B | Monthly |
| BSV | Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF | Vanguard | 3.83% | 0.03% | $70.0B | Monthly |
| ITOT | iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | BlackRock | 1.10% | 0.03% | $82.4B | Quarterly |
| IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | BlackRock | 1.17% | 0.03% | $750.7B | Quarterly |
| SCHB | Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Schwab | 1.10% | 0.03% | $38.7B | Quarterly |
| SCHF | Schwab International Equity ETF | Schwab | 3.03% | 0.03% | $62.9B | Semi-Annual |
| SCHO | Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Schwab | 4.00% | 0.03% | $12.3B | — |
| SCHP | Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Schwab | 3.99% | 0.03% | $15.6B | Monthly |
| SCHR | Schwab Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Schwab | 3.79% | 0.03% | $13.2B | — |
| SCHX | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Schwab | 1.08% | 0.03% | $64.1B | Quarterly |
| SCHZ | Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Schwab | 3.98% | 0.03% | $10.1B | — |
| SPDW | State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF | State Street | 2.93% | 0.03% | $38.8B | Semi-Annual |
| VB | Vanguard Small Cap ETF | Vanguard | 1.24% | 0.03% | $173.8B | Quarterly |
| VCIT | Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | Vanguard | 4.59% | 0.03% | $68.5B | Monthly |
| VCSH | Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | Vanguard | 4.34% | 0.03% | $48.3B | Monthly |
| VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Vanguard | 2.86% | 0.03% | $307.3B | Quarterly |
| VGIT | Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | Vanguard | 3.74% | 0.03% | $48.8B | Monthly |
| VGSH | Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | Vanguard | 3.95% | 0.03% | $32.7B | Monthly |
| VMBS | Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Vanguard | 4.15% | 0.03% | $16.9B | — |
| VO | Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | Vanguard | 1.44% | 0.03% | $210.3B | Quarterly |
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | Vanguard | 1.12% | 0.03% | $1512.9B | Quarterly |
| VTEB | Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | Vanguard | 3.25% | 0.03% | $45.0B | Monthly |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Vanguard | 1.11% | 0.03% | $2088.9B | Quarterly |
| VTIP | Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | Vanguard | 3.77% | 0.03% | $65.2B | — |
| VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | Vanguard | 1.88% | 0.03% | $238.5B | Quarterly |
| VV | Vanguard Large Cap ETF | Vanguard | 1.08% | 0.03% | $67.2B | Quarterly |
| IDEV | iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF | BlackRock | 3.10% | 0.04% | $29.8B | Semi-Annual |
| IGIB | iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | iShares | 4.56% | 0.04% | $18.3B | — |
| IGSB | iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | iShares | 4.44% | 0.04% | $22.6B | — |
| MBB | iShares MBS ETF | BlackRock | 4.12% | 0.04% | $39.8B | Monthly |
| SCHA | Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Schwab | 1.17% | 0.04% | $20.7B | — |
| SCHM | Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF | Schwab | 1.33% | 0.04% | $13.6B | — |
| SCHV | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Schwab | 1.86% | 0.04% | $15.6B | — |
| SPYV | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | State Street | 1.69% | 0.04% | $33.1B | Quarterly |
| VEU | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund | Vanguard | 2.78% | 0.04% | $90.6B | Quarterly |
| VIG | Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares | Vanguard | 1.56% | 0.04% | $123.8B | Quarterly |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best low-cost dividend etfs?
This page lists the top 40 ETFs in this category ranked by key metrics. The list includes funds from issuers like State Street, BlackRock, Vanguard and more.
How often is this list updated?
The data on this page is refreshed regularly using the latest available distribution rates, expense ratios, and AUM figures. Last updated April 2026.
What is the average yield of these ETFs?
The average distribution yield across the 40 ETFs on this list is 2.73%. Individual yields range from 1.56% to 1.13%.
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