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FDVV Alternatives
The closest FDVV alternative is HDV (2.75% yield, 7.6/10 safety), followed by DIVO and SCHD. All 6 sit in the same category as FDVV (2.69% yield, 7.3/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to FDVV in our universe is HDV — nearly identical yield (2.75% vs 2.69% for FDVV) and a 7.6/10 safety score compared to FDVV's 7.3/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 2.19% to 2.95% and safety scores range from 7.3 to 8.1/10.
Switching from FDVV to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether FDVV dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches FDVV on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from FDVV |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDV · iShares Core High Dividend ETF | 2.75% | 7.6/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| DIVO · Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 2.31% | 7.3/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| SCHD · Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 2.95% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 0.6 safety-score gap (safer) |
| VEA · Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.46% | 8.1/10 · Strong | 0.8 safety-score gap (safer) |
| VYM · Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.24% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 0.6 safety-score gap (safer) |
| VWO · Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.19% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 0.6 safety-score gap (safer) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best FDVV alternatives?
The closest FDVV alternatives are HDV, DIVO, SCHD — all in the same category with comparable yield and dividend safety. HDV is the single closest match at 2.75% yield and 7.6/10 safety, versus 2.69% and 7.3/10 for FDVV.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to FDVV?
Yes — SCHD yields 2.95% versus FDVV's 2.69%. Its safety score is 7.9/10 against FDVV's 7.3/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What ETFs are similar to FDVV?
We rank 6 similar ETFs for FDVV: HDV, DIVO, SCHD, VEA, VYM, VWO. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks FDVV on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
Connect your brokerage in 60 seconds — Infnits flags which of these peer tickers duplicate exposure you already have, and which would actually diversify FDVV.