iShares Select Dividend ETF

iShares Select Dividend ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to a portfolio of U.S. companies with relatively high dividend yields. The fund seeks to track the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index and generally holds around 100 large-cap value stocks screened for dividend characteristics. Its portfolio is concentrated in sectors such as financials, utilities, consumer staples, healthcare, energy, and communications, with holdings that often include established dividend-paying companies across these industries. As a passively managed equity ETF, iShares Select Dividend ETF is used by market participants seeking broad access to dividend-oriented U.S. stocks through a single diversified vehicle. It plays a common role in income-focused and value-oriented portfolios by combining sector diversification with a systematic approach to dividend selection.