Comments on: International Dividend ETF

By: Dividend Money » Global Dividend Performance

Dividend Money » Global Dividend Performance — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:31:44 +0000

[...] I have written previously about the importance of global assets in a portfolio and how I like the International Dividend ETF (PID) for thisÂ purpose.Â However, to put it in perspective, I have calculated some results for the MSCIÂ World Index over the past 25 years. The following graph shows the power ofÂ dividends as theyÂ have related to the returns of the MSCI WorldÂ Index over the past 25 Years.Â The darker yellow indicates the simple price return of the index, while the shaded yellow indicates the additional return including dividends. If you like it, share it!:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]

By: Dividend Money » Diversify With International Dividends

Dividend Money » Diversify With International Dividends — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:30:32 +0000

[...] In an earlier post, we spoke about diversifying our Dividend Portfolio Internationally using PowerShares International Dividend Achievers ETF (PID). This ETF is an excellent way to increase exposure to promising foreign stocks while contributing increased dividend yield to the portfolio.PID has been rising steadily since we last talked about it, the current yield is still 2.85% as compared to 1.69% for the S&P 500, and volatility is lower, so we remain enthusiastic about buying shares. [...]

By: Dividend Money » A Case For Income From Stocks

Dividend Money » A Case For Income From Stocks — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:12:19 +0000

[...] You might want to consider, as I have, the inclusion of an International Dividend ETF in order to add some global allocation to your asset mix. [...]