ETF Database (VettaFi)

High-Yield Prospects: February 18 Edition

The February 18 edition spotlights ETFs that deliver at least a 5% annual dividend yield, hold over $100 million in assets, and trade with a 20‑day average volume above 0.5 million shares. The list features a mix of traditional dividend funds, leveraged products, and crypto‑focused vehicles, with yields ranging from 88.7% on a Bitcoin‑linked ETF down to just above the 5% threshold. Many of the highest‑yielding funds have posted steep 1‑year losses, underscoring the trade‑off between income and capital risk. The article reiterates disciplined risk controls such as stop‑loss orders.