AB US High Dividend ETF (HIDV) Performance
HIDV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +13.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +16.9% total return
- 3 years
- +22.9% a year
- Since first price
- +21.2% a year since 2023
HIDV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | HIDV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.6% | −0.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.1% | +0.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.4% | +5.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +13.0% | +10.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +16.9% | +13.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +85.6%+22.9%/yr | +71.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 22, 2023 | +99.5%+21.2%/yr | +82.2% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: HIDV vs SPY
From Mar 22, 2023: HIDV grew to $19,948, SPY to $20,243.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
HIDV returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+26.0%), worst 2025 (+14.6%). 2026 is year to date.
HIDV annual returns table
| Year | HIDV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +13.0% | −9.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +14.6% | −18.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +26.0% | −7.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
HIDV largest drawdowns
Now 3.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −18.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
| Jul 31, 2023 | −10.0% | Oct 27, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | 3 months | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
HIDV risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +21.8% | +20.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.32 | 1.18 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.57 | 2.23 |
| Best month | +9.9% | +9.9% |
| Worst month | −5.1% | −5.1% |
| Best 12 months | +40.5% | +40.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +9.9% | +9.9% |
| Positive months | 69% | 67% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.95 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.95 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
HIDV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 32 | +9.9% | +21.5% | +40.5% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 8 | +17.8% | +21.1% | +23.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
HIDV performance overview
AB US High Dividend ETF (HIDV) returned +16.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +21.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $19,948. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −18.8%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 12.6% a year.
Related: HIDV chart, HIDV holdings, HIDV dividends, HIDV valuation. See the HIDV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
HIDV performance FAQ
What is the HIDV return over the past year?
HIDV returned +16.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in HIDV be worth?
$10,000 invested in HIDV at its first recorded close on March 22, 2023 would be worth about $19,948 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for HIDV?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +14.6%. The best was 2024 at +26.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of HIDV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −18.8% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on July 2, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is HIDV?
Over the past 3 years HIDV had an annualized volatility of 12.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.32 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).