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iShares Select Dividend ETF

Tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index, selecting 100 US stocks based on dividend consistency, payout ratio, and yield. Tilts toward utilities, financials, and consumer staples. One of the oldest dividend ETFs.

TER
0.38%
AUM
$21B
CAGR
8.6%
Volatility
15.5%
Max Drawdown
-57.4%
Data Range
2003-12 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD-2.1%
Worst DD-57.4%
Worst date2009-02

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return8.2%
Best28.1%
Worst-19.3%
% positive83%
233 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US4642871846
Issuer
BlackRock
Benchmark
Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.38%
Assets Under Management
$21B approx.
Inception Date
2003-11-03
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~100
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Who Is This ETF For?

Income-focused investors seeking regular dividend payments or dividend growth exposure.

Key Risks to Consider

Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), BlackRock (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-16