Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: AIG is ratedTier 2 (Yield Plus)while DIVG is ratedTier 1 (Cornerstone).DIVG is structurally lower risk than AIG.
| Metric | AIG | DIVG |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -10.92% | 9.45% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | -13.32% | 6.23% |
| Max Drawdown | -18.05% | -18.29% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
AIG (American International Group Inc.) is a conservative dividend growth fund managed by institutional managers. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With significant capital, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Focuses on quality dividend-paying companies with strong balance sheets and consistent payout histories.
DIVG (Invesco Dividend Growth) is a conservative dividend growth fund managed by Invesco. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $9.1M in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Focuses on quality dividend-paying companies with strong balance sheets and consistent payout histories.
In the head-to-head battle of AIG vs DIVG, the choice depends on your specific goal. DIVG wins for Immediate Income with a 3.22% yield. However, DIVG is the better choice for Long-Term Growth due to superior total return performance.
Which fund is safer for retirement income? We analyze the yield sustainability and structural risk.
The Bottom Line Question: If you invest $100,000 today, how much cash will you actually receive each month? Here's the exact math:
AIG
Annual Yield: 2.40%
$200/mo
($2,404/year)
Frequency: quarterly
DIVG
Annual Yield: 3.22%
$268/mo
($3,217/year)
Frequency: monthly
Income Gap: DIVG generates $813/year more than AIG on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $16,265 in additional cash flow (before reinvestment).
Context Matters: Higher income doesn't always mean better investment. Review the "Yield Trap" and "Total Return" sections above—you want income that's sustainable, not just headline-grabbing.
Historical data reveals how these funds behave during market stress. DIVG has delivered a superior Total Return of 9.45% over the past year.
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