If you want maximum headline income
→ SRET
SRET leads headline yield (~10.0%). Check the tape for total return and NAV path before sizing up.
Two income funds compared side-by-side using the available DivAgent snapshot. See which one fits your yield strategy.
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If you want maximum headline income
→ SRET
SRET leads headline yield (~10.0%). Check the tape for total return and NAV path before sizing up.
If you want total return (paid + price)
→ DIVG
DIVG leads 1Y total return (~23.0%). Prefer this when you care about paid + price, not yield alone.
If you need sleep-at-night sizing
→ DIVG
DIVG is Tier 2 vs Tier 3 — the structurally lower-risk pick in this matchup.
Neither fund currently meets this page's high-yield and NAV-decline screen. That result does not establish distribution sustainability or composition; those require separate issuer evidence.
When the edge flips — yield, total return, or NAV path — we email the updated tape. Plus the free Yield Trap cheat sheet: what high-yield funds actually paid vs what their prices did.
Path A · Still deciding
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Path B · Picked a side
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What this means: DIVG is ratedTier 2 (Yield Plus)while SRET is ratedTier 3 (Specialty).DIVG is structurally lower risk than SRET.
| Metric | DIVG | SRET |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 22.96% | 11.14% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 19.96% | 1.16% |
| Max Drawdown | -18.29% | -18.68% |
| Beta | N/A | N/A |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
DIVG (Invesco Dividend Growth) is listed with Invesco as provider. Reported assets under management: $10.4M.
Observed profile: DivAgent currently reports Tier 2, 3.01% annualized yield, 19.96% 1Y NAV change, and 22.96% 1Y total return. The tier is a risk classification; it does not by itself identify the fund's holdings or strategy.
SRET (Global X SuperDividend REIT) is listed with Global X as provider. Reported assets under management: $236.8M.
Observed profile: DivAgent currently reports Tier 3, 9.98% annualized yield, 1.16% 1Y NAV change, and 11.14% 1Y total return. The tier is a risk classification; it does not by itself identify the fund's holdings or strategy.
In the head-to-head battle of DIVG vs SRET, the choice depends on your specific goal. SRET leads Immediate Income with a 9.98% yield. DIVG leads 1Y Total Return in the current data.
Compare the reported annualized yield, payout frequency, and DivAgent risk tier.
The Bottom Line Question: If you invest $100,000 today, how much cash will you actually receive each month? Here's the exact math:
DIVG
Annual Yield: 3.01%
$251/mo
($3,007/year)
Frequency: monthly
SRET
Annual Yield: 9.98%
$832/mo
($9,982/year)
Frequency: monthly
Income Gap: SRET generates $6,975/year more than DIVG on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $139,493 in additional cash flow (before reinvestment).
Context Matters: Compare annualized yield with NAV change and total return rather than using the yield figure alone.
Historical data reveals how these funds behave during market stress. DIVG has the higher current 1Y total return at 22.96%.
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.
DIVG (LOWER COST)
0.390%
Annual expense ratio
SRET (HIGHER COST)
0.580%
Annual expense ratio
20-YEAR FEE IMPACT SIMULATION ($100,000 INITIAL INVESTMENT)
The Hidden Cost of "Just 0.19%": That seemingly small difference of 0.190% annually becomes $3,800 in lost wealth over 20 years. Factor in compound growth, and you're giving up ~$10,538 in potential portfolio value.
💡 Cost Efficiency Winner: DIVG 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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