ETF Education Report: Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV)

What this ETF is trying to do

The Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (ticker: DIV) is an exchange-traded fund that focuses on providing income to investors. It holds a variety of different companies, and based on the data provided, it contains 51 total holdings.

What the numbers show

When looking at this ETF, it is important to understand two different types of returns: price return and total return. Price return only tracks how much the share price changes. Total return includes those price changes plus any cash distributions paid out.

• One-Year Performance: The one-year price return was approximately 11.60%. However, the one-year total return was higher, at approximately 19.63%.

• Year-to-Date (YTD): The YTD price return is about 14.95%, while the YTD total return is approximately 19.56%.

• Three-Year Performance: Over three years, the price return was about 19.87%, and the total return was approximately 46.51%.

To see how the share price has moved, we can look at an estimated price from roughly one year ago, which was approximately $17.84. The current price is $19.91. For example, if you had invested $10,000 into this ETF one year ago, your investment's value based only on the share price would have grown to about $11,160 before adding any cash distributions.

Income and distribution explanation

This ETF is designed to pay out regular cash. The distribution yield is approximately 6.46%. This number describes the cash distributions relative to the current ETF price. Over the last 12 months, there were 13 distributions, which usually happen on a monthly basis. Most of these payments occurred on Wednesdays.

It is important to remember that a high distribution yield does not guarantee that an investor will earn that same percentage as a total return. Distributions provide cash income, but they do not guarantee that your original investment (your principal) will stay the same value.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" refers to a situation where the value of the underlying assets in the fund decreases over time. While a falling share price is a "share-price decline," it does not automatically prove that the Net Asset Value (NAV) has declined.

For this ETF, the erosion-risk score is 100, and the label indicates "No price erosion detected." There is no severe erosion-risk flag for this fund.

Pros

• Higher Total Returns: The total return figures are higher than the price return figures, meaning distributions have added value to the overall return.

• Regular Income: The fund has a history of frequent (usually monthly) distributions.

Cons

• Yield Misconceptions: High yields can sometimes be misleading; they do not protect against a falling share price.

• Partial Data: The list of holdings provided is only a partial list of the total companies held in the fund.

Top Holdings

As of August 27, 2026, the top holdings include:

• CBL & Associates Properties Inc (3.1%)

• Millicom International Cellular SA (2.89%)

• Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd (2.7%)

• Alexander's Inc (2.37%)

• Plains All American Pipeline LP (2.28%)

• TFS Financial Corp (2.26%)

• CVR Partners LP (2.25%)

• SFL Corp Ltd (2.22%)

• Hess Midstream LP Class A (2.21%)

• SunCoke Energy Inc (2.2%)

*(Note: Holdings can change over time.)*

Beginner takeaway

When looking at income-focused ETFs, it is helpful to look at both the share price and the total return. While cash distributions provide income, investors should watch whether the share price is growing or shrinking, as a collapsing share price can offset the benefits of high distributions.