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15% to 20% Yield Dividend ETFs in 2026
23 ETFs with distribution yields between 15% to 20%.
Data updated May 2026
Who this page is for
Best for
- Speculative income sleeves where the investor already understands the trade-offs
- Tax-advantaged accounts (IRA / Roth) where return-of-capital is irrelevant
- Investors actively monitoring NAV decay and distribution coverage
Not a fit for
- Investors who confuse distribution rate with sustainable income
- Anyone unfamiliar with leveraged or single-stock options ETFs
- Core retirement allocations — these belong in the satellite, not the core
Risks specific to this yield range
- NAV decay is the dominant risk — distributions at this level frequently exceed the fund's total return, shrinking the asset base.
- Single-stock options-strategy ETFs (e.g., synthetic-covered-call funds on one ticker) carry idiosyncratic stock risk plus options decay.
- Return-of-capital portions of distributions create reporting complexity in taxable accounts and lower the cost basis.
- 0DTE and weekly-options strategies depend on persistent implied-volatility levels; income falls when volatility compresses.
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Largest funds by AUM
The most popular 15-20% yield ETFs by assets under management.
Distribution frequency breakdown
Top issuers
Strategy breakdown
Common investment strategies and categories in this yield range.
Expense ratio overview
Monthly income on $10K (top 10)
Assumes current yield remains constant. Actual results will vary.
All 23 ETFs
| Ticker | Name | Issuer | Yield | Expense ratio | AUM | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGGS | Total Return Guard | NestYield | 19.97% | 0.93% | $45M | Monthly |
| XDTE | Roundhill ETF Trust - Roundhill S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call | Roundhill Investments | 19.81% | 0.97% | $288M | Weekly |
| TSYX | TSPY LIFT ETF | TappAlpha | 19.32% | 0.98% | $10M | Monthly |
| ISBG | IncomeSTKd 1X Bitcoin & 1X Gold Premium ETF | Quantify Funds | 18.57% | 1.14% | $4M | Weekly |
| BRKC | YieldMax BRK.B Option Income Strategy ETF | YieldMax | 17.82% | 1.01% | $7M | Weekly |
| ISSB | IncomeSTKd 1X US Stocks & 1X Bitcoin Premium ETF | Quantify Funds | 17.60% | 1.14% | $2M | Weekly |
| BRKW | Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF | Roundhill Investments | 17.52% | 1.00% | $16M | Weekly |
| KGLD | Kurv Gold Enhanced Income ETF | Kurv | 17.49% | 1.00% | $89M | Monthly |
| HAKY | Amplify Cybersecurity Covered Call ETF | Amplify ETFs | 17.43% | 0.65% | $2M | Monthly |
| CAIQ | Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF | Calamos Investments | 17.18% | 0.74% | $167M | Monthly |
| XLEI | Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF | State Street | 17.01% | 0.35% | $26M | Monthly |
| BITK | Income Blast Bitcoin ETF | Tuttle Capital Management | 16.82% | 0.99% | $3M | Weekly |
| TDAQ | Innovation 100 Growth & Daily | TappAlpha | 16.80% | 0.83% | $182M | Monthly |
| GLDN | Nicholas Gold Income ETF | Nicholas Wealth Management | 16.68% | 1.07% | — | Monthly |
| XSPI | NEOS Boosted S&P 500 High Income ETF | NEOS | 16.57% | 0.98% | $37M | Monthly |
| TDAX | TDAQ LIFT ETF | TappAlpha | 16.55% | 0.98% | $24M | Monthly |
| XLYI | Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF | State Street | 16.29% | 0.35% | $1M | Monthly |
| KCOP | Kurv Copper & Mining Enhanced Income ETF | Kurv | 15.84% | 0.99% | $23M | Monthly |
| IVVW | iShares Blackrock S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | BlackRock | 15.76% | 0.25% | $270M | Monthly |
| XLKI | Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF | State Street | 15.46% | 0.35% | $5M | Monthly |
| MAGO | Income Blast MAGO ETF | Tuttle Capital Management | 15.44% | 0.99% | $2M | Weekly |
| XLBI | Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF | State Street | 15.39% | 0.35% | $5M | Monthly |
| ACKY | VistaShares Target 15 ACKtivist Distribution ETF | VistaShares | 15.03% | 0.95% | $50M | Monthly |
Frequently asked questions
What ETFs have a 15-20% dividend yield?
There are currently 23 ETFs with yields in the 15% to 20% range. The highest-yielding include EGGS, XDTE, TSYX, ISBG, BRKC. Yields are based on the trailing distribution rate and may fluctuate.
How much income does $10,000 generate at 15-20% yield?
At the average yield of 17.06% for ETFs in this range, $10,000 would generate approximately $142 per month or $1706 per year in dividend income.
Are 15-20% yield ETFs safe?
Higher yields can indicate higher risk. Always evaluate the expense ratio, fund strategy, underlying holdings, and whether the distribution is sustainable. Some high-yield ETFs use options strategies that may have different risk profiles than traditional dividend funds.
What is the cheapest 15-20% yield ETF by expense ratio?
Expense ratios in this yield range vary. The median expense ratio is 0.83%. Lower expense ratios mean more of the distribution goes to investors. Use the table above to sort by expense ratio and find the lowest-cost option.
Which 15-20% yield ETFs pay monthly dividends?
Monthly payers in this range include EGGS, TSYX, KGLD. Monthly distributions are popular with income investors who want regular cash flow. See the frequency breakdown above for the full count.
What is the largest 15-20% yield ETF by assets?
XDTE is the largest fund in this range with $288M in assets under management. Larger AUM generally means better liquidity and tighter bid-ask spreads.
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