DIV

The Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks exposure to U.S. equities that historically offer high dividend yields, constructing a portfolio with an emphasis on income generation. The ETF is managed by Global X Funds and trades under the ticker DIV on NYSE Arca.

Classified as a U.S. equity ETF focused on high dividend income, DIV aims to reflect, before fees and expenses, the performance of U.S. companies characterized by relatively high and consistent dividend yields.

The fund employs a passive management strategy, maintaining a portfolio that seeks to replicate the composition and weighting of a high-yield dividend index.

DIV’s benchmark index consists of U.S. equities selected based on dividend yield and sustainability of payments, weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization. Periodic rebalancing occurs to adjust for changes in dividend composition and underlying fundamentals, maintaining alignment with the super-dividend criteria.

Diversification and sector exposure

DIV provides exposure to the U.S. equity market with a high-dividend focus, including companies across sectors such as:

• Utilities.

• Real estate.

• Energy.

• Financials.

• Consumer staples.

Structure and costs

Shares of DIV are traded on the secondary market, while creation and redemption of shares are carried out by authorized participants, a mechanism that helps keep the ETF’s market price close to its net asset value (NAV).

The fund carries an expense ratio consistent with passively managed income ETFs, reflecting the cost of replicating a dividend-oriented index, and does not charge a performance fee. 

DIV makes periodic income distributions derived from dividends paid by the underlying equities in its portfolio. The ETF has a single share class and trades exclusively under the ticker DIV.

History and evolution of the ETF

The Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF was launched in 2015, amid growing investor demand for income-generating alternatives within the ETF universe, especially during periods of low interest rates, where dividend income became a central component of total returns for many investors.

Over time, DIV has become part of income-oriented allocation strategies within the U.S. equity market.

Between 2020 and 2024, the ETF reflected market cycles characterized by equity volatility, shifts in global monetary policy, and changing investor preferences for income generation, while maintaining liquidity consistent with its structure as a listed ETF.