# Dividend ETF Outperforms Market

> iShares Core Dividend ETF gains 36% yearly vs S&P 500's 20% return.
- Title: Dividend ETF Outperforms Market · Kiplinger | Shortify
- Summary: iShares Core Dividend ETF gains 36% yearly vs S&P 500's 20% return. iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB) returned 36% over 12 months, outperforming S&P 500's 20%…
- Keywords: ishares, dividend, etf, sp500, dividend strategy, core dividend, Outperforms, Market, Kiplinger
- Source: Kiplinger — https://kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/a-dividend-strategy-shines-for-this-top-ishares-etf
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ishares, dividend, etf, sp500, dividend strategy, core dividend
## iShares Core Dividend ETF
iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB) gained 36% over 12 months through August.
## Outperforms S&P 500
The ETF beat the S&P 500's 20% return over the same period.
## Top Holdings
The fund holds IBM, ADP, ACN, and PAYX, unlike S&P 500's NVDA, AAPL, MSFT, AMZN, and GOOGL.
## Performance Drivers
Tech stocks like Cisco Systems and Dell Technologies boosted returns earlier this year.
## Energy Sector Boost
Energy stocks, including Exxon Mobil, rose 26% since the start of the year.
## Long-Term Record
The ETF's 14% annualized return over five years ranks among top 7% of peer group.
## Key takeaway

iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB) returned 36% over 12 months, outperforming S&P 500's 20% gain.