SDIV: Why Staying Away From This High-Yield Might Be Better

Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) offers a ~9% yield but suffers from structural deficiencies and persistent underperformance versus peers. SDIV's methodology relies solely on high dividend yield selection, lacking fundamental or profitability screens, resulting in weak portfolio quality and negative dividend growth. Over the past decade, SDIV delivered only a 5% cumulative return and a 1.28% annualized CAGR, even underperforming risk free asset classes as well..