SDEM: Outperforming SDIV, But Not Immune From Flaws

SDEM which pays out monthly distributions is a passively managed ETF that focuses on 50 high yielding EM stocks. We highlight how SDEM is positioned relative to SDIV which focuses on 100 high yielding global stocks. We close with some thoughts on why SDEM may not make for a good buy now.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 25, 2025

High-Dividend ETFs: Winners Amid Fed's Higher-For-Longer Rate Cues

The Fed stayed put in its September meeting but indicated that rates will remain higher for longer.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 21, 2023

SDEM: Enough Downsides To Stay Away

Global X MSCI SuperDividend® Emerging Markets ETF holds 50 high-yield stocks from emerging markets. Exposure to geopolitical and regulatory risks related to China are concerning. Past performance is far behind other emerging markets funds.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 9, 2023

SDEM: Don't Fall For This Monthly Income ETF

SDEM is a high-yield emerging market ETF paying monthly distributions. It holds 50 of the highest-yielding EM stocks with heavy exposure to China, Taiwan, and Brazil.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 8, 2023

SDEM: 5 Reasons To Snub An 8.5% Yield

SDEM is a high yield ETF in emerging markets. Low and decreasing AUM may threaten its existence.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 5, 2023

Global X ETFs Announces Eight ETF Reverse Stock Splits

NEW YORK , Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange traded funds (ETFs), today announced a reverse split of the following eight funds: Fund Split Ratio Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) 1:3 Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF (SDEM) 1:3 Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF (SRET) 1:3 Global X Education ETF (EDUT) 1:3 Global X MSCI China Real Estate ETF (CHIR) 1:3 Global X Emerging Markets Internet & E-commerce ETF (EWEB) 1:3 Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS) 1:4 Global X Blockchain ETF (BKCH) 1:4 Effective after market close on December 19, 2022, the funds listed above will effect a reverse stock split at the above ratios. The reverse stock split will increase the price per share of the Fund with a proportionate decrease in the number of shares outstanding.

PRNewsWire • Nov 18, 2022

6 ETFs With Strong, Double-Digit TTM Dividend Yield

Asset prices have dropped all year, while dividend yields increase. Several ETFs offer strong, double-digit TTM dividend yields to investors.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 19, 2022

Time for Beaten-Down Emerging Markets ETFs?

Falling inflation in many developing economies, cheaper valuation and higher yields may boost some emerging markets ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 18, 2022

SDEM: High Yield With 3 Red Flags

SDEM is a high-yield ETF invested in emerging market stocks. Over one-third of asset value is exposed to geopolitical and regulatory risks related to China.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 8, 2022

Despite Headwinds, This Emerging Markets ETF Offers High Yield

Emerging markets (EM) have definitely seen better days in terms of price appreciation. Still, as far as fixed income yields go, EM offers some of the best opportunities around as long as investors are willing to accept the risks.

ETF Trends • Jun 24, 2022