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HDV Dividend Calculator: Project iShares Core High Dividend ETF Income

HDV holds a concentrated portfolio of large U.S. companies selected for high dividend income and financial health, with a notable tilt toward energy, healthcare, and consumer staples. Fewer names means each position matters more.

Its appeal is simplicity: one low-fee holding that pays above-average dividends from established businesses, without the complexity of a multi-fund income strategy.

This calculator projects HDV income with or without reinvestment, models contributions, and solves backwards from a monthly income target.

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Data as of September 27, 2026 · Sources: Yahoo Finance and fund fact sheets.

Share price
$28.28
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.34%
Expense ratio
0.08%
Distribution frequency
Quarterly
TTM distributions / share
$0.87
Assets under management
$15.5B
How much HDV do you need for your income goal?

Capital required at the current 3.34% yield, before taxes and before accounting for future dividend growth or reinvestment.

Monthly incomeAnnual incomeCapital requiredApprox. shares
$500/month$6.0K$179.6K6,353
$1,000/month$12.0K$359.3K12,705
$2,000/month$24.0K$718.6K25,409
$3,000/month$36.0K$1.1M38,114
$5,000/month$60.0K$1.8M63,523
$10,000/month$120.0K$3.6M127,045

Estimates only. Yield, share price, and distributions change over time. Use the full calculator to model monthly contributions, dividend growth, taxes, and reinvestment.

How long to reach your HDV income goal?

Years until projected dividend income first reaches each target, starting from zero with every distribution reinvested. Assumes today's 3.34% yield and dividend growth consistent with the fund's record; taxes and withdrawals are excluded.

Monthly contribution$500/month$1,000/month$2,000/month$5,000/month
$250/month15 yr19 yr23 yr27 yr
$500/month12 yr15 yr19 yr24 yr
$1,000/month9 yr12 yr15 yr20 yr

Projections assume a constant yield, dividend growth consistent with the holding's recent record, no price changes beyond its recent trend, and full reinvestment. Actual results will differ. Dividend income is shown before taxes.

Who HDV is for
  • Investors who want a concentrated, high-yield equity sleeve
  • A low-fee alternative to actively managed income funds
  • Income portfolios comfortable with energy and healthcare tilts
  • Pairing with broad-market growth funds
Trade-offs to understand
  • About 75 holdings — more single-stock concentration than broad dividend ETFs
  • Sector tilts mean performance can diverge sharply from the S&P 500
  • Quarterly distributions only

About HDV

Tracks the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index — 75 high-quality U.S. stocks with sustainable competitive advantages, screened by Morningstar's economic-moat and distance-to-default metrics.

HDV key facts
MetricValue
Fund nameiShares Core High Dividend ETF
IssuerBlackRock
CategoryHigh Dividend Yield
Inception date2011-03-29
Share price$28.28
NAV$28.29
Dividend yield (TTM)3.34%
Expense ratio0.08%
Distribution frequencyQuarterly
Assets under management$15.5B
1-year return15.77%
5-year return (annualized)11.34%
3-year beta0.29

Historical returns are not a forecast. Figures shown are the latest available and may differ slightly from issuer fact sheets.

HDV dividend history and payout schedule
TTM / share
$0.87
Yield (TTM)
3.34%
Annual growth
4.8%
Pays in
March, June, July, August, September, December
Payment datePer share
September 16, 2026$0.06
August 19, 2026$0.11
July 15, 2026$0.09
June 15, 2026$0.19
March 17, 2026$0.17
December 16, 2025$0.25
September 16, 2025$0.19
June 16, 2025$0.18

Annual growth compares the latest twelve months of distributions with the twelve months ending four years earlier and is not a forecast. Past distributions can be reduced or suspended.

Top holdings

The largest positions in HDV, by portfolio weight.

  • XOMExxonMobil Holdings Corp7.94%
  • CVXChevron Corp6.25%
  • ABBVAbbVie Inc6.13%
  • VZVerizon Communications Inc5.73%
  • PFEPfizer Inc4.73%
  • PGProcter & Gamble Co4.42%
  • MRKMerck & Co Inc4.40%
  • HDThe Home Depot Inc4.28%
Sector allocation

Sector exposure reported by the fund provider.

  • Energy22.80%
  • Health Care19.40%
  • Consumer Staples17.10%
  • Communication9.80%
  • Industrials8.60%
  • Financials7.20%
HDV frequently asked questions

HDV yields about 3.34% per year on a trailing basis at $28.28 per share. It targets high-dividend large caps, so its yield generally runs above broad-market funds.

At a 3.34% yield, $12,000 per year requires roughly $359.3K, or about 12,705 shares at $28.28. Reinvestment and contributions reduce the capital needed over time.

HDV distributes quarterly, recently in March, June, July, August, September, December. The trailing twelve-month distribution totals about $0.87 per share. Payments can usually be reinvested automatically through your broker.

HDV's concentrated portfolio of large, established companies has historically supported its distribution, but concentration cuts both ways: sector downturns hit fund income and price harder than they would in a broader fund. Distributions are not guaranteed.

HDV holds roughly 75 companies with a strong energy and healthcare tilt; VYM holds several hundred names with a broader sector spread and a generally lower yield. Which fits depends on your appetite for concentration versus diversification — compare them side by side.

Comparing the latest twelve months of distributions with the twelve months ending four years earlier, HDV's per-share payout has changed by roughly 4.8% per year. High-yield funds often grow payouts more slowly than dividend-growth strategies.

Investing $500 a month with all distributions reinvested, HDV's projected dividend income reaches $1,000 a month in about 15 years. By then you would have contributed roughly $90.0K and the projected portfolio value would be about $256.6K. This assumes today's 3.34% yield and the growth assumptions shown in the calculator, with no taxes or withdrawals — projections, not guarantees.
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Disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or tax advice. Fund data is sourced from Yahoo Finance and issuer fact sheets and may be delayed or contain errors. Dividend yields and distributions are not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions.