Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: DEO is ratedTier 1 (Cornerstone)while XDIV is ratedTier 3 (Specialty).DEO is structurally lower risk than XDIV.
| Metric | DEO | XDIV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -10.95% | 0.00% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | -16.49% | 0.00% |
| Max Drawdown | -26.46% | 0.00% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
DEO (Diageo plc) is a conservative dividend growth fund managed by Diageo plc. 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.
XDIV (Roundhill S&P 500 No Dividend Target ETF) is a sector-specific income fund managed by Roundhill. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $27.9M 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.
In the head-to-head battle of DEO vs XDIV, the choice depends on your specific goal. DEO wins for Immediate Income with a 5.54% yield. However, XDIV 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:
DEO
Annual Yield: 5.54%
$462/mo
($5,543/year)
Frequency: semi-annual
XDIV
Annual Yield: 0.00%
$0/mo
($0/year)
Frequency: Monthly
Income Gap: DEO generates $5,543/year more than XDIV on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $110,859 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. XDIV has delivered a superior Total Return of 0.00% over the past year.
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