The Four Best Dividend ETFs According to Handelsblatt
The Handelsblatt analysis highlights four dividend ETFs that are particularly suitable for investors who focus on regular and high payouts. These ETFs offer a payout of around 2,800 euros on an investment of 10,000 euros, making them attractive for private investors and retail investors with solid returns.
1. iShares Stoxx Europe 600 Banks ETF
This ETF invests in 100 companies from 23 industrialized countries with stable and sustainable dividend payments. Since the beginning of 2020, it has achieved a total return of about 28%, and investors have received around 2,400 euros in dividends. The financial sector is heavily represented, accounting for about 37% of the weight, contributing to the high yields.
2. Invesco Euro Stoxx High Dividend Low Volatility ETF
This ETF focuses on high-dividend companies from the Eurozone with low price volatility. Selection is based on the top dividend payers in the Euro Stoxx Index, allowing a maximum of ten stocks per country. Ongoing costs are only about 0.3% per year, and dividend payouts have consistently increased.
Additional ETFs from the analysis complement the portfolio with similar criteria of high dividend and solid returns – details can be found in the complete Handelsblatt evaluation.
Supplementary Recommendations
In addition to these four ETFs, the L&G Quality Equity Dividends ESG Exclusions Europe ex-UK UCITS ETF is also mentioned as an interesting candidate: It excludes certain business sectors (ESG criteria) and focuses on European quality stocks such as Allianz or OMV.
An overview of current top dividend ETFs also shows the following favorites:
- L&G Quality Equity Dividends ESG Exclusions Europe ex-UK ETF
- Xtrackers Euro Stoxx Quality Dividend ETF
- BNPP Easy Equity Dividend
These ETFs combine high payout yields of about 3-4% with a qualitative approach to selecting high-dividend stocks.
Conclusion
For private investors who value regular returns, these four recommended ETFs offer an attractive combination of high payouts and moderate risk through broad diversification. An investment of 10,000 euros can generate around 2,800 euros in payouts annually, which is a rewarding model for income-oriented investors. This selection is especially suitable for retail investors looking for stable income and appreciation potential.