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Fidelity Investments is a major player in the ETF space, known for offering a comprehensive range of funds across diverse investment strategies and asset classes. Their lineup of 67 ETFs spans allocation, bond, dividend, equity, factor-based, income, index, international, and sector-focused strategies, with notable offerings including their Fidelity Factor and Fidelity Yield Enhanced families designed to capture specific market premiums and enhance income generation. The issuer serves both broad market investors and those seeking specialized exposure, with popular tickers like FBTC (their Bitcoin ETF) and various dividend and income-focused funds catering to different investor objectives and risk profiles.
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Vanguard is known for offering low-cost, passively managed ETFs that emphasize broad market exposure and long-term investing. The company operates 175 ETFs across diverse fund families including Index, Bond, Equity, Dividend, Income, International, Factor, and ESG strategies, serving investors with various goals from core portfolio building to specialized income generation. Notable for its scale and popular tickers like VB (total U.S. small-cap), BND (total bond market), and VBIAX (international bonds), Vanguard focuses on providing comprehensive, index-based investment solutions with an emphasis on cost efficiency and accessibility.
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Track the performance of the S&P 500 Index, representing 500 of the largest U.S. companies.
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
09/12/2016
09/07/2010
Beta
0.79
1.0
Last dividend
$0.5190
$1.9622
Ex-dividend date
06/18/2026
06/26/2026
Bottom lineChoose FDVV if you want higher current income (3.35% vs 1.14% for VOO). Choose VOO if you want simple, diversified core exposure in one low-cost fund.
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Quick verdict
FDVV (Fidelity High Dividend ETF) and VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) are both quarterly-pay dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
FDVV offers the higher yield at 3.35% vs 1.14% for VOO. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
VOO is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.15%.
They track different benchmarks: FDVV is linked to Fidelity High Dividend Index while VOO tracks S&P 500 Index, which means their performance drivers differ.
VOO is the larger fund by assets ($1033B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Who should choose each?
Choose FDVV
Fidelity High Dividend ETF
Want higher current income — FDVV yields 3.35% vs 1.14% for VOO.
Want a quality-dividend tilt — screened payers rather than the broad index.
Prefer lower volatility — a beta of 0.8 vs 1.0 for VOO.
Choose VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
Want simple, diversified core exposure as a portfolio building block.
Want to keep costs low — a 0.03% expense ratio vs 0.15% for FDVV.
Not sure? Use the income calculator and snapshot above to weigh these trade-offs against your own goals.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, FDVV would generate roughly $27.92/month, while VOO would produce $9.50/month, at current distribution rates. Both pay quarterly distributions.
FDVV yield3.35%
VOO yield1.14%
Monthly diff on $10K$18.42
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, FDVV would cost approximately $150 in fees vs $30 for VOO (simplified, not compounded). The $120.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
FDVV ER0.15%
VOO ER0.03%
Strategy & risk
FDVV tracks Fidelity High Dividend Index with a dividend income approach, while VOO tracks S&P 500 Index with a large cap approach. Beta is 0.79 for FDVV and 1.0 for VOO, indicating FDVV is less volatile relative to the market.
FDVV beta0.79
VOO beta1.0
Fund details
FDVV is managed by Fidelity Investments (launched 09/12/2016) with $9.80B in assets. VOO is managed by Vanguard (launched 09/07/2010) with $1033B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is FDVV or VOO better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. FDVV currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between FDVV and VOO?
FDVV (Fidelity High Dividend ETF) tracks Fidelity High Dividend Index with a dividend income approach, while VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) tracks S&P 500 Index with a large cap approach. They are issued by Fidelity Investments and Vanguard respectively.
Can I hold both FDVV and VOO?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Which has lower fees, FDVV or VOO?
FDVV has an expense ratio of 0.15% while VOO charges 0.03%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in FDVV vs VOO generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in FDVV would generate roughly $27.92 per month ($335.00 annually). The same in VOO would produce about $9.50 per month ($114.00 annually).
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