iShares MSCI World Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF USD (Dist)

iShares MSCI World Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF USD (Dist) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the MSCI World High Dividend Yield Advanced Select Index, targeting large and mid-cap companies from developed markets worldwide with high dividend yields, strong balance sheets, stable earnings, and sustainable payout policies. It employs physical replication by directly holding approximately 201 constituent stocks, providing broad diversification across sectors like consumer goods, healthcare, industrials, and technology. The ETF integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, classified under Article 8 of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, excluding issuers in controversial weapons, tobacco, thermal coal, and oil sands to enhance portfolio quality and sustainability. With a total expense ratio of 0.38% and quarterly dividend distributions—yielding around 3.05% trailing—it appeals to income-oriented investors seeking capital growth alongside reliable payouts. Domiciled in Ireland and launched in June 2017, the fund manages over USD 1.5 billion in assets, underscoring its liquidity and prominence in global equity income strategies.