Yield Filter
15% to 20% Yield Dividend ETFs in 2026
41 ETFs with distribution yields between 15% to 20%.
Data updated July 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 41 ETFs
| Ticker | Name | Issuer | Yield | Expense ratio | AUM | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDAX | TDAQ LIFT ETF | TappAlpha | 19.91% | 0.98% | $48M | Weekly |
| FINY | GraniteShares YieldBOOST Financials ETF | GraniteShares | 19.85% | 1.07% | $760,922 | Weekly |
| TMH | Toyota Motor Corporation ADRhedged | Precidian | 19.63% | 0.19% | $1M | Quarterly |
| ICOI | Bitwise COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | Bitwise Investments | 19.57% | 0.96% | $16M | Monthly |
| IWMW | iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF | iShares | 19.04% | 0.39% | $57M | Monthly |
| NVTX | Tradr 2X Long NVTS Daily ETF | Tradr | 18.86% | 1.30% | $69M | Annual |
| HAKY | Amplify Cybersecurity Covered Call ETF | Amplify ETFs | 18.20% | 0.65% | $3M | Monthly |
| NVDS | AXS 1.25X NVDA Bear Daily ETF | AXS | 18.09% | 1.15% | $19M | Annual |
| XLBI | Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF | State Street | 18.04% | 0.35% | $8M | Monthly |
| XLSI | Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF | State Street | 17.80% | 0.35% | $5M | Monthly |
| MOTG | VanEck Vectors ETF Trust - VanEck Vectors Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF | VanEck | 17.73% | 0.52% | $17M | Annual |
| CAIQ | Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF | Calamos Investments | 17.70% | 0.74% | $271M | Monthly |
| TDAQ | TappAlpha Innovation 100 Growth & Daily Income ETF | TappAlpha | 17.70% | 0.83% | $264M | Monthly |
| ISSB | IncomeSTKd 1X US Stocks & 1X Bitcoin Premium ETF | Quantify Funds | 17.37% | 1.14% | $2M | Weekly |
| ISBG | IncomeSTKd 1X Bitcoin & 1X Gold Premium ETF | Quantify Funds | 17.33% | 1.14% | $5M | Weekly |
| MORT | VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF | VanEck | 17.26% | 0.43% | $382M | Quarterly |
| XSPI | NEOS Boosted S&P 500 High Income ETF | NEOS | 17.26% | 0.98% | $78M | Monthly |
| NVD | GraniteShares 2x Short NVDA Daily ETF | GraniteShares | 17.08% | 1.50% | $56M | Annual |
| PAYH | TrueShares S&P Autocallable High Income ETF | TrueShares | 16.98% | 0.74% | $27M | Monthly |
| DFII | FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF | First Trust | 16.90% | 0.85% | $17M | Monthly |
| TIPC | Northern Trust 2045 Inflation-Linked Distributing Ladder ETF | Northern Trust | 16.86% | 0.10% | $3M | Monthly |
| ANV | GraniteShares Autocallable NVDA ETF | GraniteShares | 16.83% | 1.07% | $3M | Monthly |
| VAIE | VegaShares US Equity Autocallable Income ETF | VegaShares | 16.70% | 0.74% | $16M | Weekly |
| XLUI | Utilities Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF | State Street | 16.66% | 0.35% | $24M | Monthly |
| KCOP | Kurv Copper & Mining Enhanced Income ETF | Kurv | 16.55% | 0.99% | $31M | Monthly |
| USDX | SGI Enhanced Core ETF | Summit Global Investments | 16.49% | 0.98% | $307M | Monthly |
| XIDV | Franklin International Dividend Booster Index ETF | Franklin Templeton | 16.33% | 0.19% | $45M | Quarterly |
| KGLD | Kurv Gold Enhanced Income ETF | Kurv | 16.24% | 1.00% | $101M | Monthly |
| TPRY | VistaShares Target 15™ TEPRTantrum Contrarian Distribution ETF | VistaShares | 16.24% | 0.95% | $3M | Monthly |
| SPAQ | Horizon Kinetics SPAC Active ETF | Horizon Kinetics | 16.12% | 0.85% | $10M | Annual |
| XLCI | Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF | State Street | 15.97% | 0.35% | $2M | Monthly |
| XLRI | Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF | State Street | 15.92% | 0.35% | $3M | Monthly |
| GLDN | Nicholas Gold Income ETF | Nicholas Wealth Management | 15.82% | 1.07% | $3M | Weekly |
| TSYX | TSPY LIFT ETF | TappAlpha | 15.78% | 0.98% | $16M | Weekly |
| AMZP | Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Amazon ETF | Kurv | 15.68% | 0.99% | $21M | Monthly |
| LTPZ | PIMCO 15+ Year U.S. TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund | PIMCO | 15.47% | 0.20% | $707M | Monthly |
| DRKY | VistaShares Target 15 DRUKMacro Distribution ETF | VistaShares | 15.34% | 0.95% | $16M | Monthly |
| QUSA | VistaShares Target 15 USA Quality Income ETF | VistaShares | 15.31% | 0.95% | $21M | Monthly |
| BALQ | iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | iShares | 15.29% | 0.35% | $17M | Monthly |
| ACEI | Innovator Equity Autocallable I | Innovator ETFs | 15.17% | 0.79% | $41M | Monthly |
| SURI | Simplify Propel Opportunities ETF | Simplify ETFs | 15.11% | 2.51% | $76M | Quarterly |
Frequently asked questions
What ETFs have a 15-20% dividend yield?
There are currently 41 ETFs with yields in the 15% to 20% range. The highest-yielding include TDAX, FINY, TMH, ICOI, IWMW. 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 17.03% for ETFs in this range, $10,000 would generate approximately $142 per month or $1703 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 0.80%. 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 ICOI, IWMW, HAKY. 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?
LTPZ is the largest fund in this range with $707M in assets under management. Larger AUM generally means better liquidity and tighter bid-ask spreads.
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