HDEF: Ex-U.S. ETF With Cheap Fees, Good Value, And Average Return

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF offers a 4% yield from ex-U.S. dividend stocks with above-average quality characteristics. HDEF is geographically diversified but concentrated in financials and its top 10 holdings, with moderate single-company risk. Historical performance is close to its MSCI EAFE benchmark since inception and is average among competitors.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 29, 2025

ETF 360: Xtrackers by DWS on Geopolitics, Risk, AI & More

On the latest ETF 360, VettaFi Senior Industry Analyst Kirsten Chang was joined by Head of Xtrackers Wealth, US onshore for DWS,  Aram Babikian. DWS manages over one trillion AUM across a variety of asset classes.

ETF Trends • Jul 25, 2025

Seeking Yield In Equity Funds With Lower Valuations And Risk

I track about a thousand funds using Mutual Fund Observer and have developed a ranking system to group equity funds into four categories based on risk, valuation, and/or yield. Tier One contains the Lipper Categories and funds that have a combination of lower risk, lower valuations, and higher yields. Tier Two contains those with low to moderate valuations and have lower risk.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 20, 2025

Top 3 International Dividend ETFs to Invest in Today

With a flip of the switch, BlackRock ( NYSE:BLK ) recently completed the company's first mutual fund-to-ETF conversion, a move made to meet investors' insatiable thirst for active management.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 22, 2024

HDEF: A Solid International Dividend Play

The Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF worth considering as the pendulum shifts away from the US. Overall, HDEF is diversified and has a solid yield. The sector allocation is tilted towards Financials and Consumer Staples.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 3, 2024

Can Dividends-Satisfy The Rising Demand For Yield?

Global dividends hit a record high in 2024, with $606.1 billion paid in Q2 alone, as tech giants like Meta and Alibaba entered the dividend-paying market. Equity yields remain low compared to bonds, with the FTSE All-World index yielding 1.86% in September 2024, while the FTSE World Government Bond index yield to maturity stood at 3.03%. Dividend-focused strategies can enhance income potential in equity portfolios by prioritising high-dividend-paying sectors and reducing risks of dividend cuts.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 16, 2024

Equity Income Investing Redux

The last 12 months have been difficult for equity income investors. The top 20% of dividend-paying stocks in the S&P 500 Index have returned 13.5% in the 12 months through March.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 23, 2024

Very Good News For Dividend Stocks

Dividend stocks, including REITs and utilities, have underperformed in recent years. Rising interest rates and increasing costs of capital have contributed to the underperformance. The beginnings of a strong dividend stock rally may have just begun on the back of some very good news.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 11, 2024

HDEF: Attractive Valuation, But Lagging Peers For Over 7 Years

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF holds 124 international stocks with above-average yield and quality characteristics.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2024

HDEF: Sensible For Capital Placement And Long-Term Investment Income

The market's character has changed following the November FOMC meeting, forecasting better business in the next 12-24 months. The MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF provides a well-defended supply of income with a 4-6% distribution yield. HDEF offers global diversification, stable yield, low volatility, and high-quality assets for investors seeking investment income with a long-term horizon.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 21, 2023