Thursday, February 2, 2023
Market-Reporter
  • Home
  • Markets
    • U.S. Markets
    • Canada
    • Europe & Middle East
    • Emerging Markets
    • Asia
    • Latin America
  • Investing
    • Stocks
    • IPOs
    • Mutual Funds
    • ETFs
    • Bonds
    • Commodities
    • Currencies
    • Cryptocurrencies
  • Economy & Politics
    • Personal Finance
    • Spending & Saving
    • Retirement
    • Real Estate
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Markets
    • U.S. Markets
    • Canada
    • Europe & Middle East
    • Emerging Markets
    • Asia
    • Latin America
  • Investing
    • Stocks
    • IPOs
    • Mutual Funds
    • ETFs
    • Bonds
    • Commodities
    • Currencies
    • Cryptocurrencies
  • Economy & Politics
    • Personal Finance
    • Spending & Saving
    • Retirement
    • Real Estate
No Result
View All Result
Market-Reporter
No Result
View All Result
Home ETFs

Consider a Hidden Gem in International Dividend ETFs

MtR by MtR
June 14, 2021
in ETFs
0
Consider a Hidden Gem in International Dividend ETFs


While dividend stocks, including international fare, are receiving renewed attention this year, not all of the related exchange traded funds dwell in the limelight.

One hidden gem in the international dividend category is the actively managed Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF (VWID). Previously known as the Virtus WMC Global Factor Opportunities ETF, VWID turns four years old in October and looks to offer above-average dividend yield relative to broader international equity benchmarks.

VWID 1 Year Performance

In some regards, the early part of 2020 was a dividend debacle owing to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and that sentiment extended to ex-U.S. equities as an array of companies cut or suspended payouts to conserve cash. Those dark days are a reminder of the benefits of active dividend strategies because active mangers – in the case of VWID, it’s Wellington Management – can avoid payout trouble spots.

Fortunately, things are looking up for global payouts this year and VWID’s manager can capitalize on those trends too.

“International dividend payouts in certain sectors appear poised to accelerate for the rest of the year as companies become more assured about the economy and their cash-flow position. Some companies in the energy, mining, financial, and tobacco sectors have already raised their dividends this year,” according to Virtus research.

At the end of the first quarter, VWID featured energy, mining and tobacco names among its top 10 holdings. Another benefit of VWID’s active management style is that the fund can overweight cyclical value sectors, which are performing well this year. Conversely, the managers could opt to overweight defensive groups that didn’t wilt against the 2020 coronavirus backdrop, but also didn’t participate in the subsequent market rally.

Vital to the VWID thesis is that ex-US dividends are forecast to grow this year, and there are already inklings that’s happening, with green shoots emerging from some mining companies and Swiss pharmaceuticals names, as just two examples.

“We know that a substantial portion of the long-term total return from equity markets actually comes from dividends, reinvested dividends, and from dividend growth,” adds Virtus. “We know that dividend businesses tend to be solid, more stable in their cash flows. These factors should be beneficial to dividend-paying stocks going forward.”

VWID has a distribution rate of 2.09% as of June 10, according to issuer data.

For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Active ETF Channel.

The opinions and forecasts expressed herein are solely those of Tom Lydon, and may not actually come to pass. Information on this site should not be used or construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any product.



Source link

Related articles

Hedge Funds Suffer Outflows as ETFs had Inflows

August 10, 2022

Australia’s 6 biggest ETF providers

August 10, 2022

Related Posts

Hedge Funds Suffer Outflows as ETFs had Inflows

by MtR
August 10, 2022
0

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs and ETPs ecosystem, reported that the...

Australia’s 6 biggest ETF providers

by MtR
August 10, 2022
0

Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs are now a BIG thing in Australia. The rise of ASX ETFs is making investing...

New Treasury ETFs launch as fixed income ETFs enter “sweet spot”

by MtR
August 9, 2022
0

The U.S. Treasury building is seen in Washington, September 29, 2008. REUTERS/Jim BourgRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterNEW...

SoFi Launches First-of-its-Kind Web 3 ETF and a Smart Energy ETF to Empower People to Invest in the Future | News

by MtR
August 9, 2022
0

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 9, 2022--SoFi Technologies, Inc. (“SoFi”), the digital personal finance company, today announced that SoFi Invest1 is launching...

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Launches JPMorgan Active Growth ETF (JGRO)

by MtR
August 9, 2022
0

Unifies two industry-leading growth strategies into one actively managed ETF NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Asset Management...

Load More
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest

Bank of England tells ministers to intervene on digital currency ‘programming’

June 21, 2021

Tips for checking smoke alarms during daylight saving time

March 12, 2022

GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks follow Europe up; Treasury yields rise, dollar firm

July 9, 2021

What will Durham County education bonds pay for? A full list

July 8, 2022
African currencies week ahead: Zambia's kwacha seen on back foot, Kenyan shilling up – Business Recorder

African currencies week ahead: Zambia's kwacha seen on back foot, Kenyan shilling up – Business Recorder

0
Maxum Foods releases Global Dairy Commodity Update for June

Maxum Foods releases Global Dairy Commodity Update for June

0
Letter: Perpetual bonds can help states fight hunger

Letter: Perpetual bonds can help states fight hunger

0
United Kingdom ETFs Are Riding the Re-Opening Momentum

United Kingdom ETFs Are Riding the Re-Opening Momentum

0

Investment in overseas real estate surges : The DONG-A ILBO

August 11, 2022

U.S. inflation CPI report, Wall Street, currencies

August 10, 2022

Alberta oil production set new record in first half of 2022

August 10, 2022

Industrial Lubricants Market to Reach $71 Billion by 2027.

August 10, 2022

Recent News

Investment in overseas real estate surges : The DONG-A ILBO

August 11, 2022

U.S. inflation CPI report, Wall Street, currencies

August 10, 2022

Alberta oil production set new record in first half of 2022

August 10, 2022

Categories

  • Asia
  • Bonds
  • Canada
  • Commodities
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Currencies
  • Emerging Markets
  • ETFs
  • Europe & Middle East
  • IPOs
  • Latin America
  • Mutual Funds
  • Personal Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retirement
  • Spending & Saving
  • Stocks
  • U.S. Markets
  • Privacy & Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise with us

© 2021 Copyright Market-Reporter

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Markets
    • U.S. Markets
    • Canada
    • Europe & Middle East
    • Emerging Markets
    • Asia
    • Latin America
  • Investing
    • Stocks
    • IPOs
    • Mutual Funds
    • ETFs
    • Bonds
    • Commodities
    • Currencies
    • Cryptocurrencies
  • Economy & Politics
    • Personal Finance
    • Spending & Saving
    • Retirement
    • Real Estate

© 2021 Copyright Market-Reporter