Best Of
Best Quarterly Dividend ETFs in 2026
Top quarterly-paying dividend ETFs including classic index funds and income strategies.
Data updated June 2026 · 50 ETFs
Who this page is for
Best for
- Core-portfolio investors using traditional index and dividend-weighted funds
- Long-term holders who want lower expense ratios and broad diversification
- Investors laddering three or more quarterly ETFs to simulate monthly income
Not a fit for
- Investors who need cash flow every month or week for expenses
- Those seeking double-digit headline yields (quarterly ETFs skew lower yield)
- Income seekers who prefer active, options-based strategies over passive indexing
Analysis
This category brings together broad-market and factor-based equity ETFs that distribute dividends on a quarterly schedule, spanning domestic large-cap, growth, value, and international strategies. The roster is dominated by a small group of established issuers — Vanguard, iShares, State Street, Invesco, Schwab, Dimensional, and Capital Group — reflecting the maturity and passive-index orientation of the space. With an average expense ratio of just 0.10% and an average yield of 1.23% across all 50 funds, this category skews toward low-cost, total-return vehicles rather than dedicated high-income strategies.
- VOO carries the largest AUM among the funds shown above at $1,033.5B, illustrating the extraordinary scale concentration at the top of this category.
- SPYM offers the lowest expense ratio among the funds shown above at 0.02%, undercutting even the 0.03% charged by VOO, IVV, and VTI.
- VEA posts the highest yield among the funds shown above at 2.14%, compared to just 0.45% for QQQ and VUG, highlighting how international developed-market exposure can meaningfully shift income output.
- QQQ carries the highest expense ratio among the funds shown above at 0.18%, pairing that with one of the lowest yields at 0.45%, a tradeoff reflective of its growth-tilted, Nasdaq-100 mandate.
Income-focused investors considering this category should weigh the tension between yield and growth orientation — funds like VUG and QQQ retain more earnings in the form of price appreciation rather than distributions, which affects reported yield significantly. Currency risk and varying tax treatment of foreign dividends are relevant for international holdings such as VEA and VXUS. AUM concentration in the top few funds also means that subtle differences in index construction, securities lending practices, and tracking error can have outsized implications for long-term outcomes.
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Top picks
Top 3 quarterly dividend ETFs by assets under management.
Yield distribution
Expense ratio distribution
Income projection
Estimated annual, monthly, and weekly income based on the average yield of 1.23% across these 50 ETFs. For illustration only—actual income will vary.
| Investment | Annual income | Monthly income | Weekly income |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $123 | $10 | $2 |
| $25,000 | $308 | $26 | $6 |
| $50,000 | $616 | $51 | $12 |
| $100,000 | $1,233 | $103 | $24 |
Issuer breakdown
Distribution of ETFs by fund issuer. Larger issuers often offer lower expense ratios and higher liquidity.
All 50 ETFs
| Ticker | Name | Issuer | Yield | Expense ratio | AUM | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | Vanguard | 1.17% | 0.03% | $1033.5B | Quarterly |
| IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | iShares | 1.09% | 0.03% | $832.9B | Quarterly |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | State Street | 1.04% | 0.10% | $783.1B | Quarterly |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Vanguard | 1.15% | 0.03% | $653.5B | Quarterly |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust | Invesco | 0.45% | 0.18% | $480.5B | Quarterly |
| VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Vanguard | 2.14% | 0.05% | $222.8B | Quarterly |
| VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | Vanguard | 0.45% | 0.04% | $222.2B | Quarterly |
| VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | Vanguard | 1.98% | 0.04% | $179.6B | Quarterly |
| VXUS | Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Vanguard | 1.83% | 0.05% | $149.0B | Quarterly |
| SPYM | SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | State Street | 1.11% | 0.02% | $148.1B | Quarterly |
| VGT | Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Vanguard | 0.49% | 0.10% | $142.7B | Quarterly |
| IWF | iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | iShares | 0.36% | 0.19% | $125.6B | Quarterly |
| VWO | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | Vanguard | 0.48% | 0.08% | $118.8B | Quarterly |
| IJH | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | iShares | 0.99% | 0.05% | $118.5B | Quarterly |
| XLK | Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | State Street | 0.50% | 0.09% | $117.8B | Quarterly |
| VIG | Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares | Vanguard | 1.70% | 0.06% | $107.9B | Quarterly |
| VO | Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | Vanguard | 1.28% | 0.04% | $104.5B | Quarterly |
| IJR | iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | iShares | 1.17% | 0.06% | $103.0B | Quarterly |
| QQQM | Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Invesco | 0.48% | 0.15% | $96.8B | Quarterly |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Schwab | 3.15% | 0.06% | $95.2B | Quarterly |
| ITOT | iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | iShares | 1.04% | 0.03% | $91.4B | Quarterly |
| RSP | Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF | Invesco | 1.54% | 0.20% | $91.1B | Quarterly |
| VB | Vanguard Small Cap ETF | Vanguard | 1.19% | 0.05% | $79.4B | Quarterly |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares | Vanguard | 2.48% | 0.06% | $78.3B | Quarterly |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | iShares | 0.93% | 0.19% | $77.5B | Quarterly |
| IWD | iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | iShares | 1.25% | 0.19% | $74.8B | Quarterly |
| VT | Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Vanguard | 1.46% | 0.07% | $74.1B | Quarterly |
| IVW | iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF | iShares | 0.38% | 0.18% | $73.0B | Quarterly |
| SCHX | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Schwab | 1.06% | 0.03% | $70.8B | Quarterly |
| VEU | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund | Vanguard | 1.90% | 0.07% | $64.6B | Quarterly |
| SCHG | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Schwab | 0.41% | 0.04% | $58.4B | Quarterly |
| IWR | iShares Russell Midcap ETF | iShares | 1.05% | 0.19% | $54.4B | Quarterly |
| VV | Vanguard Large Cap ETF | Vanguard | 1.16% | 0.04% | $52.0B | Quarterly |
| SPYG | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | State Street | 0.52% | 0.04% | $51.4B | Quarterly |
| XLF | State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | State Street | 1.40% | 0.09% | $49.5B | Quarterly |
| IVE | iShares S&P 500 Value ETF | iShares | 1.59% | 0.18% | $47.8B | Quarterly |
| IWB | iShares Russell 1000 ETF | iShares | 0.84% | 0.15% | $47.6B | Quarterly |
| DFAC | Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | Dimensional | 0.99% | 0.17% | $46.9B | Quarterly |
| QUAL | iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | iShares | 0.72% | 0.15% | $45.3B | Quarterly |
| VONG | Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | Vanguard | 0.52% | 0.08% | $44.0B | Quarterly |
| SCHB | Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Schwab | 1.06% | 0.03% | $42.3B | Quarterly |
| DGRO | iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | iShares | 1.75% | 0.08% | $40.6B | Quarterly |
| XLV | State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | State Street | 1.64% | 0.09% | $39.2B | Quarterly |
| XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | State Street | 2.86% | 0.09% | $39.1B | Quarterly |
| VNQ | Vanguard Real Estate ETF | Vanguard | 3.47% | 0.12% | $37.7B | Quarterly |
| SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | iShares | 0.19% | 0.35% | $36.9B | Quarterly |
| DYNF | iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF | iShares | 0.75% | 0.30% | $36.8B | Quarterly |
| CGDV | Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | Capital Group | 0.91% | 0.33% | $35.5B | Quarterly |
| VBR | Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF | Vanguard | 1.80% | 0.07% | $35.4B | Quarterly |
| SPYV | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | State Street | 1.77% | 0.04% | $35.2B | Quarterly |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best quarterly dividend ETFs?
This page lists the top 50 ETFs in this category ranked by key metrics. The list includes funds from issuers like Vanguard, iShares, State Street, Invesco 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 June 2026.
What is the average yield of these ETFs?
The average distribution yield across the 50 ETFs on this list is 1.23%. Individual yields range from 1.77% to 1.17%.
Why do most traditional ETFs pay quarterly?
Quarterly distributions align with how most public companies pay their own dividends. ETFs collect dividends from their holdings throughout the quarter and then pass them along to shareholders, typically in March, June, September, and December.
Can I build monthly income with quarterly ETFs?
Yes. By holding three or more quarterly ETFs that pay in different months, you can create a portfolio that generates income every month. Many investors use this "dividend stacking" strategy to simulate monthly cash flow from quarterly payers.
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