Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: COMB is ratedTier 3 (Specialty)while DVY is ratedTier 1 (Cornerstone).DVY is structurally lower risk than COMB.
| Metric | COMB | DVY |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 12.55% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | 8.25% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | -21.17% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
COMB (GraniteShares Bloomberg Commodity Broad Strategy No K-1 ETF) is a sector-specific income fund managed by GraniteShares. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $104.5M in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Concentrates on sector-specific opportunities, typically REITs, MLPs, or BDCs with higher baseline yields.
DVY (iShares Select Dividend) is a conservative dividend growth fund managed by iShares. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $20.9B 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 COMB vs DVY, the choice depends on your specific goal. DVY wins for Immediate Income with a 4.30% yield. However, DVY 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:
COMB
Annual Yield: 0.00%
$0/mo
($0/year)
Frequency: annual
DVY
Annual Yield: 4.30%
$358/mo
($4,296/year)
Frequency: quarterly
Income Gap: DVY generates $4,296/year more than COMB on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $85,923 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. DVY has delivered a superior Total Return of 12.55% over the past year.
What is an Expense Ratio? The annual fee charged by the fund, expressed as a percentage of assets. It's deducted daily from the fund's NAV, making it invisible to most investors—but it compounds over time.
COMB (LOWER COST)
0.250%
Annual expense ratio
DVY (HIGHER COST)
0.380%
Annual expense ratio
20-YEAR FEE IMPACT SIMULATION ($100,000 INITIAL INVESTMENT)
The Hidden Cost of "Just 0.13%": That seemingly small difference of 0.130% annually becomes $2,600 in lost wealth over 20 years. Factor in compound growth, and you're giving up ~$7,434 in potential portfolio value.
💡 Cost Efficiency Winner: COMB is the clear winner for long-term buy-and-hold investors. Lower fees mean more capital compounds in YOUR account, not the fund manager's.
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