Franklin International Dividend Booster Index ETF

XIDV

Market cap $41.9M

At the recent Exchange conference, there was much chatter among advisors concerning the growing role of international dividends. Todd Mathias, Head of U.S. ETF Product Strategy & Development at Franklin Templeton, sat down with VettaFi to discuss the shift toward international dividend strategies.

For nearly two decades, the playbook for U.S. investors was simple: Buy domestic tech and enjoy the ride. However, the conversation has shifted toward a long-overdue resurgence of international investing.

In the early innings of 2026, dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are offering a rarified combo of performance as well as income. This places a spotlight on and the Franklin U.S. Dividend Booster Index ETF (XUDV) and the Franklin International Dividend Booster Index ETF (XIDV), which have both been strong performers to start the year.

According to YCharts the Franklin International Dividend Booster Index ETF (XIDV) has returned 8.95% year-to-date, narrowly outperforming the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA), which is up 8.75% over the same period. At first glance, the difference may appear modest.

As the ETF industry continues its record-breaking trajectory, the upcoming Exchange conference is shaping up to be the most consequential industry gathering of the year. From March 15–18, 2026, the industry will gather at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas for what has become the definitive summit for the ETF ecosystem.

A dividend ETF can add both income and stability to a portfolio and serve as a complement alongside active and passive strategies. VettaFi Head of Sector & Industry Research, Roxanna Islam, recently moderated a webcast that highlighted this concept and featured Franklin Templeton's VP, Head of U.S.

For many of us, ETFs have been synonymous with passive management. Since the early 1990s, ETFs have followed in the footsteps of the most well-known passive ETF — the S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY).

Market uncertainty has been the big story since the arrival of tariffs. But even entering 2025, ETF investors faced big challenges.

Market uncertainty has been the big story since the arrival of tariffs. But even entering 2025, ETF investors faced big challenges.

Franklin Templeton has launched two dividend multiplier ETFs that seek to deliver strong growth potential and attractive dividend income. The Franklin U.S. Dividend Multiplier Index ETF (XUDV) and the Franklin International Dividend Multiplier Index ETF (XIDV) are designed to provide enhanced, or multiplied, dividend income.