Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of an index composed of high-dividend-paying equities from around the world, providing exposure to companies across multiple regions and markets. The ETF is managed by Global X Management Company and trades under the ticker SDIV on NYSE Arca.

Classified as an international equity ETF with a dividend focus, SDIV aims to reflect, before fees and expenses, the aggregated performance of the stocks included in its benchmark index. 

To achieve this objective, the fund employs a passive management strategy, maintaining a portfolio that seeks to replicate the composition and weighting of the global dividend index.

SDIV’s benchmark index is composed of global companies with high dividend yields, selected based on specific dividend distribution criteria and rebalanced periodically to maintain its income-oriented profile.

Diversification and sector exposure

SDIV provides exposure to the global equity market with an emphasis on income generation, including companies operating in sectors such as:

• Financials.

• Energy.

• Utilities.

• Real estate.

• Telecommunications.

Structure and costs

Shares of SDIV 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 global dividend-focused ETFs, reflecting the complexity of international exposure, and does not charge a performance fee. SDIV makes periodic income distributions, derived from dividends paid by the companies held in its portfolio. The ETF has a single share class and trades exclusively under the ticker SDIV.

History and evolution of the ETF

The Global X SuperDividend ETF was launched in 2011, amid heightened demand for income-focused strategies during a prolonged low interest rate environment.

Since its inception, SDIV has been used by investors seeking high dividend income, offering access to dividend-paying companies across developed and emerging markets, albeit with higher volatility.

Between 2020 and 2024, the ETF reflected global macroeconomic developments, including the pandemic, interest rate cycle shifts, and changes in corporate dividend policies, while maintaining liquidity and relevance among income-oriented investors.

Additional Information

Global X SuperDividend ETF (United States) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF), with assets under management totaling $1.07 billion.

Over the past 12 months, Global X SuperDividend ETF recorded a return of 0.53%, with its price trading between $21.97 and $26.34 during the same period.

The ETF is traded under the ticker SDIV.