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The Best Dividend ETFs Aren’t Dividend ETFs At All

Stoyan Bojinov — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:00:54 +0000

As the ETF industry has expanded rapidly in recent years, the universe of asset classes and investment strategies accessible through the exchange-traded wrapper has increased dramatically. In addition to funds offering exposure to natural resources and volatility–two asset classes previously beyond the reach of many investors–a number of products have popped up that seek to deliver opportunities to tap into intriguing investment methodologies in a cost efficient and time efficient manner. One area of tremendous interest focuses on dividends; there are literally dozens of ETFs that are designed to concentrate exposure on dividend-paying stocks, from those linked to dividend-weighted methodologies to those with stringent consistency requirements for inclusion. Popular equity funds in the space include DOD, IDV, and HDV; while products with international flavor like PID, DWX, and EDIV can help investors expand the geographic scope of their portfolio’s holdings. Dividend-focused ETFs may be appealing to a number of different [...]

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Dividend ETF Special: 25 Equity ETFs With Attractive Distribution Yields

Michael Johnston — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:00:55 +0000

For investors looking to generate current returns from the equity portion of their portfolio, there is no shortage of exchange-traded products offering attractive dividend yields in the current environment. From ETFs linked to dividend-weighted indexes to those that focus on companies with stellar distribution histories to simply sector-specific funds in high yield corners of the market, there are dozens of options to choose from. Below, we profile 25 dividend ETF options [for more ETF ideas, sign up for our free ETF newsletter]: 1. 2x Monthly Leveraged Business Development Company ETN (BDCL) Business development companies (BDCs) are a unique type of entity engaged in lending money to small and mid-sized companies and making various types of strategic investments. In order to maintain certain tax advantages, BDCs must pay out almost all of their current earnings–making this asset class an interesting option for yield-hungry investors. BDCL is a monthly leveraged ETN, meaning [...]

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iShares Debuts Dividend ETF (HDV)

Michael Johnston — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:58:20 +0000

iShares announced the latest addition to its ETF lineup on Thursday, rolling out a fund that seeks to deliver exposure to U.S. companies that have consistently delivered relatively high dividend yields. The iShares High Dividend Equity Fund (HDV) will seek to replicate the performance of the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index, a benchmark that includes 75 high yielding companies. “Income is in high demand, yet continues to be hard to come by from traditional sources in a cost-effective, diversified, flexible trading manner,” said Noel Archard, Head of US Product at iShares at Blackrock. “A basket of high dividend yielding equities can often provide investors with several benefits such as the potential for enhanced total return (especially in uncertain market environments), possible reduced volatility as compared to more growth-oriented stocks, and greater inflation protection than bonds through the ability to provide capital appreciation.” The largest holdings of the new ETF include [...]

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Five More iShares ETFs Now Available Commission Free

Michael Johnston — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:24 +0000

Celebrating the one year anniversary of their partnership on a commission-free ETF platform, iShares and Fidelity announced the expansion of a program that allows free trading of certain iShares ETFs. The addition of the five ETFs brings the total number of iShares products that can be traded commission-free in Fidelity accounts from 25 to 30: iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond Fund (HYG) Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund (DVY) Dow Jones International Select Dividend Fund (IDV) Dow Jones US Real Estate Index Fund (IYR) MSCI ACWI ex US Index Fund (ACWX) “We’re pleased to extend our partnership with BlackRock to give investors even more choices for how they can diversify their portfolios with ETFs – all at a tremendous value,” said James C. Burton, president of Fidelity’s retail brokerage business. “In fact, since launching the iShares offer a year ago, investors have saved millions of dollars in commissions on the [...]

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ETF Dividend Ideas For 2011

Jared Cummans — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:00:39 +0000

As we enter year three of record low interest rates, many investors continue to face significant challenges in constructing a portfolio that delivers attractive current income without taking on considerable risks. With interest rates on investment grade fixed income securities pushed down, investors who require a constant stream of payments from their portfolios have been forced to get creative in their search for yield. Some have found attractive options in emerging market debt or junk bonds, while others have looked beyond fixed income to address a “yield deficiency.” Enter dividends, a powerful tool that and investing strategy that may be attractive to various types of investors. At first glance, it can be easy to overlook dividend yields when making investment decisions. For example, seeing a 2% yield on a fund may seem minuscule, but consider this; a portfolio with a baseline investment of $100,000, earning an average 2% annually off [...]

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Examining International Dividend ETFs

Michael Johnston — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:00:48 +0000

With interest rates at record lows and expected to remain depressed for the foreseeable future, investors have been forced to get creative in their hunt for current return. Some have shifted domestic fixed income holdings along the risk/return continuum, seeking out more attractive yields from junk bonds. Others have ventured beyond the U.S. borders, embracing emerging market bonds as a higher-yielding alternative to Treasuries. Equities have also emerged as a potential source of current return, with the dividend yield on many stocks exceeding the yield on fixed income securities. Billions of dollars have flowed into exchange-traded products focusing on the MLP sector of the domestic energy market, thanks in part to yields in the neighborhood of 6% on these securities [see MLP ETFs: Fact And Fiction]. For investors looking to access a broader representation of dividend-paying companies, there are several ETFs that focus on high-yielding domestic equities, tilted towards corners [...]

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Seven ETFs For Investors Mourning The Death Of BP’s Dividend

Michael Johnston — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:28:50 +0000

Almost two months after an offshore explosion sparked one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history, the White House has stepped in to ensure that British oil giant BP is held accountable for cleanup efforts and the economic damage done (see Five ETFs To Watch After Obama’s Oval Office Speech). With public outrage towards the oil industry reaching new highs, BP has had little leverage to resist the measures proposed by lawmakers; BP hastily agreed to set up a $20 billion escrow fund to pay claims and suspend at least three dividends. The company hopes to resume its dividend payments in 2011, but it remains to be seen if that will be a politically or financially viable option. The suspension of the dividend was a victory for the Obama administration and was cheered by environmentalists who feared that BP would prioritize payments to shareholders over claims to those impacted [...]

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The Ten Best ETFs You’ve Never Heard Of

Michael Johnston — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:05:30 +0000

Just as there are various “celebrity stock tickers” that every investor recognizes instantly (GOOG, MSFT, F, JNJ), there are some ETFs that everyone knows. Generally, these ETFs, such as SPY, GLD, and QQQQ, reflect the most widely-known investment strategies and asset classes. And while the 25 largest funds that account for more than half of total ETF assets, there is a lot more to the ETF universe than these mega funds. With nearly 900 exchange-traded products available today, there are several funds flying under the investment radar that present compelling investment cases and have delivered strong historical returns. The following ten ETFs are our picks for funds that haven’t received nearly the attention they deserve from investors (for more actionable ETF plays, sign up for our free ETF newsletter). In addition to a unique investment thesis, each of these funds meets the following criteria: Less than $150 million in AUM [...]

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