While exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer easy diversification and straightforward trading, monthly dividend ETFs provide the additional benefit of a steady cash flow for income-seeking investors.

This is especially beneficial to fixed-income investors who rely on this cash flow to cover their monthly living expenses. Another group that can benefit greatly from monthly dividend ETFs are part-time investors who already have a steady source of income. Professional investors have the time and resources to perform in-depth market analysis. However, many individual investors with full-time employment aim to choose the best equities for their portfolio without committing significant amounts of time and resources into equity research.

Traditionally, these part-time investors would invest in mutual funds. However, because of several advantages over mutual funds, ETF’s – and especially monthly dividend ETFs – have been gaining popularity as the investment vehicle of choice.

ETF shares are easy to acquire as they trade like stocks. Additionally, ETFs also offer better liquidity and tax advantages over mutual funds. Below is a list of those that currently offer distributions in excess of 3%. The list of monthly dividend ETFs is sorted in ascending order by the ETF’s current distribution yield.

It should be noted that this article was updated on July 21, 2020, in the midst of the financial crisis that has ensued as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Some ETFs that typically pay more than 3% have taken a hit as a result of the financial crisis. As the economy recovers, ETFs that have taken a hit may rebound in conjunction with the market and return to a place where they once again pay 3%-plus.

The following is a list of all of the stock ETFs paying out more than 3% as of July 21, 2020, in ascending order.

WisdomTree US SmallCap Dividend ETF (NYSE: DES)

Distribution Yield: 3.78%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $21.36

First Dividend Paid: 2006

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: -17.54%

Global X S&P 500 Quality Dividend ETF (NYSE: QDIV)

Distribution Yield: 3.81%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $22.19

First Dividend Paid: 2018

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 1 year

Total One-Year Return: -9.3%

US Divid Ex-Financials Fund (NYSE:DTN)

Distribution Yield: 3.90%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $74.24

First Dividend Paid: 2006

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 5 years

Total One-Year Return: – 9.26 %

VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatility Weighted ETF (NASDAQ: CDL)

Distribution Yield: 4.11%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $40.43

First Dividend Paid: 2015

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 4 years

Total One-Year Return: -11.93%

VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatility Weighted ETF (NASDAQ: CSB)

Distribution Yield: 4.43%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $37.52

First Dividend Paid: 2015

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 1 year

Total One-Year Return: -11.43%

US High Dividend Fund (NYSE:DHS)

Distribution Yield: 4.69%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $62.85

First Dividend Paid: 2006

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: – 10.38%

High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ:PEY)

Distribution Yield: 5.24%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $14.64

First Dividend Paid: 2005

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: – 14.98%

AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF (NYSE: SPDV)

Distribution Yield: 5.38%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $21.30

First Dividend Paid: 2018

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 1 year

Total One-Year Return: -15.29%

 S&P 500 High Divid Low Volatility ETF (NYSE:SPHD)

Distribution Yield: 5.55%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $33.38

First Dividend Paid: 2012

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: -16.61%

Amplify YieldShares CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF (NYSE: DIVO)

Distribution Yield: 5.63%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $29.36

First Dividend Paid: 2017

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: 3.19%

Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (NASDAQ: EFAS)

Distribution Yield: 6.39%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $12.66

First Dividend Paid: 2016

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: -15.88%

AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF (NYSE: EEMD)

Distribution Yield: 7.28%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $18.72

First Dividend Paid: 2018

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: -10.3%

Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (BATS: XSHD)

Distribution Yield: 7.85%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $16.51

First Dividend Paid: 2016

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years 

Total One-Year Return: -25.97%

Global X SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE: SDEM)

Distribution Yield: 8.29%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $10.55

First Dividend Paid: 2015

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: -16.33%

InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSE: AMZA)

Distribution Yield: 10.18%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $16.87

First Dividend Paid: 2015

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: -59.98%

KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF (NASDAQ:KBWY)

Distribution Yield: 11.22%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $19.25

First Dividend Paid: 2011

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: – 29.27%

Global X SuperDividend US ETF (NYSE:DIV)

Distribution Yield: 11.23%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $15.45

First Dividend Paid: 2013

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: – 24.88%

Global X Super Dividend ETF (NYSE:SDIV)

Distribution Yield: 11.90%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $11.31

First Dividend Paid: 2011

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: -27.81%

KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF (NASDAQ:KBWD)

Distribution Yield: 13.38%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $13.92

First Dividend Paid: 2011

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: – 26.48%

Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF (NASDAQ: SRET) 

Distribution Yield: 14.05%

June 22, 2020 Closing Price: $7.77

First Dividend Paid: 2015

Consecutive Annual Dividend Hikes: 0 years

Total One-Year Return: -41.05%

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Ned Piplovic is the assistant editor of website content at Eagle Financial Publications. He graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Philosophy. Prior to joining Eagle, Ned spent 15 years in corporate operations and financial management. Ned writes for www.DividendInvestor.com and www.StockInvestor.com.