About Eventide High Dividend ETF (ELCV) — Dividend Analysis 2026
ELCV invests in dividend-paying securities, seeking to deliver competitive returns while aligning investments with broader social and environmental goals. The fund aims to achieve a higher average dividend yield than the Bloomberg US 3000 Total Return Index. Portfolio selection combines fundamental research with a commitment to ethical, value-based principles. Initially, it employs a bottom-up research process, evaluating financial strength, dividend potential, and stakeholder value creation. The fund then applies a values-based screening rooted in Christian principles, avoiding industries like tobacco, alcohol, gambling, and weapons. Instead, it favors companies that exhibit responsible management, social justice, and environmental stewardship. While the fund primarily holds large-cap US stocks, it may also include ADRs. Investment focuses on sectors traditionally known for high dividends or growth, such as energy, utilities, industrials, technology, infrastructure, and real estate.
Is ELCV a good dividend investment in 2026?
ELCV offers a 1.73% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
ELCV DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your ELCV portfolio grows to $11.9K vs $11.7K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
ELCV dividend growth history & forecast
ELCV has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 1.73%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 ELCV Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold ELCV.
Gross yield
1.73%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
1.47%
Real yield (−CPI)
-1.33%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
1.73%
-1.07%
$173 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
1.47%
-1.33%
$147 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.38%
-1.42%
$138 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
1.73%
-1.07%
$173 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
1.58%
-1.22%
$158 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
1.73%
-1.07%
$173 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.30%
-1.50%
$130 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
1.47%
-1.33%
$147 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.21%
-1.59%
$121 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.27%
-1.53%
$127 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.21%
-1.59%
$121 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 ELCV Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your ELCV investment of $28.80/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$1.6K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-896.85
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in ELCV for:
Shares needed
56,555
Capital required
$1,628,501
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.50/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 ELCV Dividend Payment Schedule
ELCV pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$1.06 / payment
$4.24 / year after tax
100 shares
$10.61 / payment
$42.44 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$106.09 / payment
$424.37 / year after tax
📊 ELCV vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How ELCV compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▼-1.17% vs sectorBelow avg
ELCV
1.73%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
ELCV
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
ELCV
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for ELCV sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ ELCV Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the ELCV dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →