iShares International Select Dividend ETF

IDV

Market cap $8.22B

There are a number of European companies with attractive yields, starting with the European dividend aristocrats.

Choppy S&P 500 moves, AI-driven tech sell-offs and a softer dollar are pushing investors to look beyond U.S. equities, toward global equity ETFs amid volatility.

International equities experienced a prolonged period of under-performance (2009-2024), challenging investor conviction in global diversification. 2025 witnessed a surge from rock-bottom valuation, leading IDV to breach a 17-year trading range. Strong momentum, and continuing under-investment may signal a '1982 moment.' Reassessing portfolio allocations to international markets may be warranted as relative value and mean reversion dynamics come into focus.

Renewed transatlantic trade tensions and a complex geopolitical landscape heighten U.S. economic volatility, prompting investors to turn to global equity funds.

After spending decades working hard and saving, retirees want their portfolios to get them through.

I present a 6-ETF retirement portfolio targeting a 5.7% yield, balancing income, safety, and modest growth. SCHD anchors the portfolio at 35% for high-quality U.S. dividend growth, complemented by DIVO and JEPQ for enhanced and tech-driven income. International, preferred equity, and midstream exposure via IDV, PFXF, and AMLP add diversification and yield, with flexible allocations to suit income needs.

From AI dominance to gold's historic surge and global stocks beating the United States, 2025 was a blockbuster year for ETFs like GLD, GDX, EZU & IDV.

5 dividend ETFs crushed the S&P 500 in 2025 as global payouts shined. Winners include FDD, IDV, DTH, FGD & DWX.

With the markets showing signs of rotating away from tech, high-yield dividend stocks are worth another look. ETFs focused on international dividend-paying stocks look particularly attractive at the moment.

International ETFs like VEA, EZU & EEM outshone U.S. peers in 2025 as cheaper valuations, diversified exposure, and stimulus measures drove substantial gains.