ETF Overview
iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV) focuses on high-yielding dividend stocks in the world. However, the fund has higher exposure to cyclical sectors. This introduces considerable risk in an economic downturn. In addition, about 40% of its portfolio of stocks are companies located in U.K. and Australia. Although the ETF pays an attractive dividend yield of 6%, IDV’s portfolio of stocks have low growth profile. This has resulted in a total return of less than 1% in the past 5 years. Therefore, we recommend investors seek opportunities elsewhere.
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