BlackRock IDV Screens for High-Yielding Stocks in Europe, Australia, Japan, and UK
What happened
BlackRock's iShares International Select Dividend ETF (CBOE:IDV) screens for high-yielding stocks in Europe, the UK, Australia, and Japan. This fund delivers a payout that some investors cannot match with US-only income funds. The report compares IDV to the Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:FIDI), noting that FIDI is a newer and cheaper competitor.
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Why it matters
The report outlines the performance differences between the two funds, noting that FIDI returned 27% over the trailing year while charging only 0.18% of fees. However, IDV still wins on yield, paying well above 5% for those prioritizing maximum current income.
BlackRock sponsors the iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF, which seeks to match the performance of the MSCI Europe Financials Index, focusing on the financials sector in Europe.
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BlackRock
American multinational investment management corporation
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia