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SPHD Alternatives
The closest SPHD alternative is SPYD (4.54% yield, 6.8/10 safety), followed by HDV and SCHD. All 6 sit in the same category as SPHD (4.31% yield, 6.8/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to SPHD in our universe is SPYD — nearly identical yield (4.54% vs 4.31% for SPHD) and a 6.8/10 safety score compared to SPHD's 6.8/10. Across all 6 peers, yields range from 2.24% to 4.54% and safety scores range from 6.8 to 8.1/10.
Switching from SPHD 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 SPHD 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 SPHD 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 SPHD |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPYD · SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | 4.54% | 6.8/10 · Solid | Very close match on yield and safety |
| HDV · iShares Core High Dividend ETF | 2.75% | 7.6/10 · Solid | 1.56% yield gap (lower) |
| SCHD · Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 2.95% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 1.36% yield gap (lower) |
| DIVO · Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 2.31% | 7.3/10 · Solid | 2.00% yield gap (lower) |
| VEA · Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.46% | 8.1/10 · Strong | 1.85% yield gap (lower) |
| VYM · Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.24% | 7.9/10 · Solid | 2.07% yield gap (lower) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best SPHD alternatives?
The closest SPHD alternatives are SPYD, HDV, SCHD — all in the same category with comparable yield and dividend safety. SPYD is the single closest match at 4.54% yield and 6.8/10 safety, versus 4.31% and 6.8/10 for SPHD.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to SPHD?
Yes — SPYD yields 4.54% versus SPHD's 4.31%. Its safety score is 6.8/10 against SPHD's 6.8/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What ETFs are similar to SPHD?
We rank 6 similar ETFs for SPHD: SPYD, HDV, SCHD, DIVO, VEA, VYM. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks SPHD 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 SPHD.