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5% to 8% Yield Dividend ETFs in 2026
35 ETFs with distribution yields between 5% to 8%.
Data updated May 2026
Who this page is for
Best for
- Income investors balancing yield against expense ratios
- Retirees who want above-market yield without options-strategy risk
- Diversified portfolios using ETFs as a yield-tilt sleeve
Not a fit for
- Investors expecting strong capital appreciation alongside the yield
- Tax-sensitive taxable accounts when REIT-heavy funds dominate
- Buyers chasing the absolute highest yield available
Risks specific to this yield range
- REIT-heavy funds in this range produce ordinary-income distributions that are tax-inefficient in taxable accounts.
- High-yield bond funds are sensitive to credit-spread widening; NAV can drop several percent in a single risk-off week.
- Preferred-stock and BDC funds can show concentration in financials, amplifying drawdowns during banking stress.
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Largest funds by AUM
The most popular 5-8% 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 35 ETFs
| Ticker | Name | Issuer | Yield | Expense ratio | AUM | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTYB | VistaShares Treasury 3-7 Year Bond YieldBoost ETF | VistaShares | 7.98% | 0.49% | — | Weekly |
| SRET | Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | Global X | 7.94% | 0.58% | $237M | Monthly |
| SPYH | NEOS S&P 500 Hedged Equity Income ETF | NEOS | 7.86% | 0.68% | $27M | Monthly |
| FYEE | Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | Fidelity Investments | 7.85% | — | $166M | Monthly |
| BALI | iShares Blackrock Advantage Large Cap Income ETF | BlackRock | 7.57% | 0.35% | $1.1B | Monthly |
| ALTY | Global X Alternative Income ETF | Global X | 7.53% | 0.50% | $45M | Monthly |
| ISPY | ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF | ProShares | 7.48% | 0.56% | $1.3B | Monthly |
| TYLG | Global X Information Technology Covered Call & Growth ETF | Global X | 7.37% | 0.60% | $13M | Monthly |
| AMLP | Alerian MLP ETF | ALPS | 7.35% | 1.01% | $12.6B | Quarterly |
| SPIN | State Street U.S. Equity Premium Income ETF | State Street | 7.35% | 0.25% | $55M | Monthly |
| PAPI | Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF | Morgan Stanley | 7.30% | 0.29% | $367M | Monthly |
| CLOZ | Eldridge BBB-B CLO ETF | Eldridge Capital Management | 7.17% | 0.50% | $632M | Monthly |
| DJIA | Global X Dow 30 Covered Call ETF | Global X | 7.12% | 0.60% | $169M | Monthly |
| RYLG | Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF | Global X | 7.11% | 0.35% | $8M | Monthly |
| SPHY | SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | State Street | 7.08% | 0.05% | $10.5B | Monthly |
| ODTE | VegaShares SPX NDX RTY Premium Income ETF | VegaShares | 6.97% | 0.68% | — | — |
| CEFS | Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | Saba Capital Management | 6.83% | 2.61% | $402M | Quarterly |
| USHY | iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | BlackRock | 6.77% | 0.08% | $26.2B | Monthly |
| BCCC | Global X Funds Global X Bitcoin Covered Call ETF | Global X | 6.57% | 0.75% | $10M | Weekly |
| DIV | Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF | Global X | 6.49% | 0.45% | $750M | Monthly |
| QID | ProShares UltraShort QQQ | ProShares | 6.45% | 0.95% | $279M | Quarterly |
| JBBB | Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | Janus Henderson | 6.13% | 0.47% | $1.1B | Monthly |
| QYLG | Global X Nasdaq 100® Covered Call & Growth ETF | Global X | 6.13% | 0.35% | $142M | Monthly |
| CBXL | Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protection ETF | Calamos Investments | 6.10% | 0.79% | $4M | None |
| IDVO | Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | Amplify ETFs | 6.03% | 0.65% | $1.2B | Monthly |
| TLTI | NEOS Enhanced Income 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | NEOS | 6.02% | 0.58% | $13M | Monthly |
| HYG | iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | iShares | 5.95% | 0.49% | $17.0B | — |
| BNDI | NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | NEOS | 5.78% | 0.58% | $169M | Monthly |
| CTA | Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Simplify ETFs | 5.58% | 0.75% | $1.7B | Monthly |
| SSK | REX SSK ETF | REX Shares | 5.56% | 0.75% | — | Weekly |
| SPUT | Innovator Premium Income - Daily Putwrite ETF | Innovator ETFs | 5.52% | 0.79% | $14M | Monthly |
| PFF | iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF | iShares | 5.38% | 0.45% | $13.9B | Monthly |
| EMB | iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | iShares | 5.18% | 0.39% | $14.5B | — |
| NLSI | Neos Long/Short Equity Income ETF | NEOS | 5.17% | 2.89% | $2M | Monthly |
| PLTU | Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares | Direxion | 5.00% | 0.97% | $487M | Quarterly |
Frequently asked questions
What ETFs have a 5-8% dividend yield?
There are currently 35 ETFs with yields in the 5% to 8% range. The highest-yielding include BTYB, SRET, SPYH, FYEE, BALI. Yields are based on the trailing distribution rate and may fluctuate.
How much income does $10,000 generate at 5-8% yield?
At the average yield of 6.62% for ETFs in this range, $10,000 would generate approximately $55 per month or $662 per year in dividend income.
Are 5-8% 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 5-8% yield ETF by expense ratio?
Expense ratios in this yield range vary. The median expense ratio is 0.68%. 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 5-8% yield ETFs pay monthly dividends?
Monthly payers in this range include SRET, SPYH, FYEE. 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 5-8% yield ETF by assets?
USHY is the largest fund in this range with $26.2B in assets under management. Larger AUM generally means better liquidity and tighter bid-ask spreads.
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