IDV

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of relatively high dividend paying equities from developed international markets outside the United States.

✨ Key Features

• Provides exposure to high-yielding international stocks outside the U.S.
• Diversified portfolio across multiple developed international markets
• Focuses on companies with a history of paying dividends
• Passively managed to track the performance of the underlying index

⚠️ Primary Risks

• Exposure to international markets, which can be more volatile than domestic markets
• Concentration in dividend-paying stocks, which may underperform the broader market during certain periods
• Currency risk as the fund holds securities denominated in foreign currencies
• Potential for lower liquidity compared to larger, more established ETFs

👤 Best For

The iShares International Select Dividend ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to high-yielding international stocks as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be particularly appealing to those seeking income generation from their international equity allocation. However, investors should be comfortable with the additional risks associated with international investing.