Bahl & Gaynor Small Cap Dividend ETF (SCDV)

The Bahl & Gaynor Small Cap Dividend ETF (SCDV) is an actively managed fund from Bahl & Gaynor, a Cincinnati-based investment adviser known for dividend-focused equity strategies.

The fund invests in small-capitalization U.S. companies that pay dividends, emphasizing businesses with a record of dividend growth, quality fundamentals and the capacity to keep increasing payouts over time. It seeks a combination of income and long-term capital appreciation.

Dividend-growing small companies often have more established business models than the typical small-cap stock. The managers use fundamental research to assess each company's earnings strength, cash flow and balance sheet, building a diversified portfolio across sectors.