--- title: "Dividend yield soars to nearly 5%! China Merchants CSI Dividend ETF (515080) volume drops 2.42%, attracting over 600 million in the past 10 days, has the strike zone been reached?" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/280111779.md" description: "The China Merchants CSI Dividend ETF (515080) fell 2.42% amid fluctuations in the A-share market, but has attracted over 600 million yuan in the past 10 days, with the dividend yield soaring to nearly 5%. Analysts point out that the dividend yield is close to historical highs, attracting long-term capital allocation, and the counter-trend inflow of funds indicates a consensus on the market bottom. This ETF, due to its stable dividends and defensive attributes, is becoming a core holding for conservative funds. A dividend yield close to 5% is seen as an important signal for dividend strategies" datetime: "2026-03-23T06:44:08.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/280111779.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/280111779.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/280111779.md) --- # Dividend yield soars to nearly 5%! China Merchants CSI Dividend ETF (515080) volume drops 2.42%, attracting over 600 million in the past 10 days, has the strike zone been reached? On the afternoon of March 23, the A-share market experienced intensified fluctuations, with the dividend sector also under pressure and adjusting. As of 2:25 PM, the China Merchants CSI Dividend ETF (515080) fell 2.42% on increased volume, with trading activity significantly heating up. However, the enthusiasm for capital accumulation has not diminished at all recently—data shows that this ETF has seen over 600 million yuan in capital inflows over the past 10 trading days. What is even more noteworthy is that, according to the China Securities Index Company, as prices have adjusted, the dividend yield of the China Merchants CSI Dividend Index tracked by this ETF has surged to nearly 5%, significantly higher than before, reaching a phase high in recent years. Analysis indicates what it means for the dividend yield to soar to nearly 5%: First, the dividend yield approaching historical highs highlights its allocation value. Against the backdrop of a trend of declining risk-free interest rates, a dividend yield close to 5% is extremely attractive. For long-term funds seeking stable cash flow, the current level has entered a high cost-performance range. Historical data shows that whenever the dividend yield reaches around 5%, it often corresponds to a phase bottom area for the China Merchants CSI Dividend Index. Second, capital is "buying more as prices fall," validating the consensus at the bottom. The net inflow of over 600 million yuan against the trend over the past 10 days clearly indicates that long-term funds view this adjustment as a strategic window for building positions. The China Merchants CSI Dividend ETF, with its stable quarterly dividend record (having distributed dividends 16 times since its establishment) and clear defensive attributes, is accelerating its evolution from a "discretionary allocation" in the market to a "core position" for stable funds. Third, the "ballast" property of the dividend strategy continues to strengthen. The China Merchants CSI Dividend Index tracked by the ETF selects 100 high-quality stocks with high cash dividend yields, continuous dividends for more than three years, and both scale and liquidity, weighted by dividend yield, making it a benchmark dividend asset index in the A-share market. In the context of increased market volatility, its "ballast" property is becoming more pronounced. Further analysis indicates that a dividend yield soaring to nearly 5% is often an important signal for the "strike zone" of dividend strategies. Risk warning: Funds carry risks, and investment should be cautious ### Related Stocks - [515080.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/515080.CN.md) - [000922.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/000922.CN.md) ## Related News & Research - [1 Rapidly Deteriorating ETF Screams That ‘Shop ‘Til You Drop’ Americans Have All But Keeled Over](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286429552.md) - [VanEck, Grayscale file fresh BNB ETF amendments as race for next altcoin spot ETF accelerates](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286652991.md) - [3 Dividend ETFs to Lock In Before Summer Volatility Picks Up](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286999152.md) - [Retirees: Buy this ETF for long-term stability and high dividends](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286943591.md) - [BNB ETF Could Be Next Big Crypto Breakthrough, Says Bloomberg Analyst](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286639724.md)