Viking Fund Management and ETC Launch DIVH Dividend ETF

The fund, which began trading on the NYSE Arca under the ticker DIVH, focuses on companies with a sustained history of consistent dividend increases. By requiring at least a decade of growth, managers aim to filter for financial discipline and stable balance sheets. While the portfolio is centered on large-cap equities, it maintains the flexibility to invest across market capitalizations and include foreign holdings via depositary receipts.

Garrett Stevens, co-founder of Exchange Traded Concepts, noted that the strategy addresses a common dilemma for income-focused investors who often struggle to balance high current yields with long-term growth potential. Beyond the ten-year dividend requirement, the investment process layers in additional metrics including earnings growth, credit quality, and valuation. Viking Fund Management, which has provided advisory services since 1999, serves as the fund’s sub-adviser, while Exchange Traded Concepts acts as the investment adviser.