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HDV scenario calculator

HDV Dividend Calculator

Model iShares Core High Dividend ETF with assumptions you choose. Nothing on this page is a live quote or guaranteed return.

No live HDV data is embedded

Replace every example input with current data from iShares by BlackRock's official HDV page. The calculator models a scenario, not a forecast.

Build a HDV scenario

Price growth and distribution growth stay separate.

Quarterly
Amount invested at the start.
Converted to the selected payment period.
Enter current data from an official source.
Use a recent 12-month cash distribution total.
Scenario assumption, not a forecast.
Kept separate from distribution growth.
Use 0 for a pre-tax scenario.
Choose the schedule used by your scenario.
Reinvestment

How the HDV projection works

The model begins with the investment and share price you enter. At each selected payment period, it adds recurring contributions, calculates the distribution from the current share count, applies the simplified tax assumption, and either reinvests the remaining cash or holds it separately.

Period distribution = shares x annual distribution per share / payments per year

Price and distribution per share then change at their own constant annual rates. This separation prevents the common error of adding an entered distribution yield to an options premium or treating income as extra total return.

Before relying on a HDV result

Verify the inputs

  • Current share price and recent distribution history
  • Distribution frequency and any special payments
  • Fund objective, holdings, fees, and risks

Stress-test the assumptions

  • Try a distribution cut or zero growth
  • Try a flat or negative price scenario
  • Compare reinvestment with cash distributions

Open the official HDV fund page

Questions

HDV calculator FAQ

Does the HDV calculator contain the current HDV price or yield?

No. Enter current HDV price and distribution data from iShares by BlackRock or your brokerage. The starting values are generic examples only.

How often does HDV distribute income?

iShares Core High Dividend ETF has recently used a quarterly schedule. Fund schedules can change, so verify the current schedule and distribution history on the official fund page.

Does the projection predict HDV returns?

No. It applies constant user-entered assumptions. Real prices and distributions vary, and losses are possible.

Should I enter SEC yield as the annual distribution per share?

No. SEC yield is a standardized percentage measure. For the cash-flow input, use a recent annual cash distribution per share total from an official fund source.

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