Highlights

  • HDV targets US equities selected for relatively high dividend yields.
  • The published expense ratio is 0.08%.
  • The fund's distribution frequency is monthly.

iShares Core High Dividend ETF (NYSE Arca:HDV) seeks exposure to US equities selected for relatively high dividend yields. With net asset value of USD 30.97 per share as of 2 November 2026, the fund reported net Assets of USD 16,366,893,073 as of 2 November 2026. Its Investment approach centres on tracking the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index.

Income Selection Produces Uneven Sector Weights

Selecting dividend paying stocks creates a different portfolio from simply holding the broad US Equity market. Companies distribute cash according to their profits, cash generation and Capital needs, and dividend policies can change. A fund focused on those payments can therefore accumulate substantial exposure to particular industries. The sector breakdown helps explain the business risks behind the income objective.

Portfolio Composition and Exposure

HDV reported 73 holdings as of 2 November 2026. This count describes the portfolio at that date and can change as securities enter or leave the fund. It does not indicate that each position carries the same weight.

The published exposure breakdown as of 2 November 2026 included Consumer Staples at 26.58% and Energy at 24.55%. These allocations show where a meaningful part of the portfolio's exposure was concentrated. The percentages can change with market values and portfolio adjustments.

Fees and Distribution Policy

HDV lists an expense ratio of 0.08%. This is an ongoing fund cost, rather than a charge covering every expense of buying or selling shares. Brokerage charges and the difference between buying and selling prices can add to an investor's transaction costs. Fund shares trade on NYSE Arca at market prices, which may differ from net asset value.

The stated distribution frequency is monthly. That schedule describes the timing framework for payments and does not establish a fixed amount. Distributions depend on the fund's available income and applicable distribution decisions. A cash payment also needs to be considered alongside changes in the value of the investment.

Key Insights

Dividend reductions and falling equity valuations can affect both cash distributions and capital value. Concentration in particular dividend paying industries can make the portfolio sensitive to shared sector conditions. HDV combines a dividend objective with a specific US sector mix, making the sustainability of company cash generation more informative than distribution frequency alone.