3 ”Forgotten” Dividend ETFs That Yield Over 5%

Core Insights - High-yield dividend ETFs like iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF), SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (BOAT), and ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) are often overlooked compared to covered call ETFs, which attract most new capital seeking a 5% yield [2][3] Group 1: iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) - PFF provides exposure to preferred stocks, which combine features of both stocks and bonds, offering a fixed yield and par value [5] - Preferred stocks are currently attractive as companies prioritize commitments to preferred shareholders, and missed dividends accumulate, ensuring they must be paid later [6] - PFF offers a 6.12% dividend yield with monthly distributions and has an expense ratio of 0.45%, or $45 per $10,000; it is expected to deliver capital gains as it is currently at a discount due to higher interest rates [7] Group 2: SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (BOAT) - BOAT tracks the maritime shipping industry, which is critical to global trade and often underappreciated; it provides exposure to major companies in this sector [8] - BOAT has returned 25.7% over the past year and offers a yield of 7.51% [9] Group 3: ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) - RDOG tracks 45 REITs that are required to distribute 90% of their earnings as dividends, making it a significant player in the dividend space [9]