MARCH 1, 2026

BIG DOGS -- An Analysis of the Top 25 Dividend Payers by Assets Under Management from 3/3/2025 to 2/27/2026

BIG DOGS -- An Analysis of the Top 25 Dividend Payers by Assets Under Management from 3/3/2025 to 2/27/2026

Summary

The top 25 dividend-paying ETFs, totaling $622.32 billion in assets, show average yields of just 4.50% but impressive capital gains of 13.86%, leading to a combined return of 18.36% over the past year. While QYLD offers the highest yield at 11.63%, IDV excels in total return at 56.53%. For high-income professionals, the key takeaway is to balance reliability with potential yield enhancement by exploring niche opportunities beyond



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