iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF

The iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to high-yielding dividend stocks from emerging market economies. The ETF aims to replicate the performance of the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Select Dividend Index, which consists of 100 leading stocks by dividend yield drawn from diverse sectors and countries within the emerging markets universe. By employing a physical replication strategy, the fund invests directly in the index constituents, focusing primarily on mid-cap and large-cap companies that have demonstrated the ability to sustain robust dividend payments over time. Its portfolio spans sectors such as energy, financial services, basic materials, and industrials, with top holdings including prominent firms like Petroleo Brasileiro, Vale, and major Asian banks. Launched in 2011 and managed by BlackRock, the fund distributes dividends quarterly and maintains a total expense ratio of 0.65%. It serves as a key tool for investors seeking to combine income generation with the growth potential of emerging markets, contributing both capital appreciation and regular income to diversified portfolios.