iShares DJ Select Dividend Index fund is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Dow Jones Select Dividend Index. The Fund is an attractive tool for investors looking for a broad based allocation that offers the potential for enhanced dividend yield and diversification.

Performance

TODAY	1 DAY	5 DAY	10 DAY	1 MO	3 MO	6 MO	1 YR	2 YR	5 YR
1.0%	1.0%	1.9%	2.0%	6.0%	11.0%	23.1%	28.0%	33.9%	35.8%

Technical

ALPHA	BETA	R2	STD DEV
0.0033	0.874	0.768	0.054

• A Closer Look at WisdomTree's Dividend ETFs

  05-14-2013 08:23 AM by Tom Lydon

  The phenomenal success of WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity (NYSEArca: DXJ) has been a huge story in ETFs this year. However, WisdomTree Investments (NasdaqGM: WETF) also oversees a family of ETFs that take a different approach to popular dividend strategies. The firm is "arguabl...

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• Dividend ETF with Growth Tilt Makes a Comeback

  05-12-2013 09:05 AM by Tom Lydon

  The S&P 500 keeps rising and dividend exchange traded fund investors are feeling more confident as they start to favor growth over yield. Over the past month, total returns of the two most popular dividend funds, the growth-minded Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEAr...

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• An Attractive Dividend ETF Outperforming the S&P 500

  05-07-2013 07:50 AM by Tom Lydon

  Most dividend stocks and exchange traded funds have either kept pace with or slightly lagged behind the broader market, while enticing investors with generous yields. The iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend ETF (NYSEArca: DVY), on the other hand, has been outperforming the S&P ...

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• Dividend ETFs for 2013

  05-04-2013 07:41 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds are still an investor favorite in this low-yield, income-starved environment. Investors have a number of fund choices to pick from that will complement an income-producing strategy. "There are a lot of reasons to recommend dividend investing. For...

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• Dividend ETFs: Yields Falling as Market Rallies

  04-16-2013 07:59 AM by Tom Lydon

  Corporate America's dividend payouts are on the rise, but dividend related exchange traded funds are actually seeing yields diminish as the equities market rallies to new heights. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the amount of dividend payments increased $14.5 billion d...

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• Surveying the Dividend ETF Landscape

  04-03-2013 09:21 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have attracted investors looking for yield and a tilt to more defensive stocks and sectors. However, as a result of different index approaches, the funds can offer varying exposures to dividend paying equities. Some dividend ETFs weight individua...

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• More Dividend ETFs Hitting the Market Amid Strong Demand

  03-16-2013 06:38 AM by Tom Lydon

  There are about 50 different dividend-focused ETFs trading that use company payouts as a screening process. Some experts say the dividend sector is blowing up and competition couldn't be fiercer. "Investors have poured more than $69 billion into these products, with much of th...

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• Buyback, Dividend ETFs Boosted as Companies Return Record Cash

  03-08-2013 03:09 PM by Tom Lydon

  With the Dow Jones Industrial Average at an all-time high, Corporate America is in better shape than the average American after the financial crisis. Companies are seeing profits rise and firms are returning cash to investors at a record pace, which has provided a lift to ETFs th...

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• Dividend and Buyback ETFs: A Match Made in Heaven?

  02-26-2013 06:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-themed ETFs have been all the rage with investors looking to boost income in stocks rater than bonds. Meanwhile, an ETF focused on companies that are buying back their shares has outperformed the market by a wide margin. Now, new research suggests that combining divid...

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• Investors Still Want Dividend ETFs for Yield

  01-31-2013 06:14 AM by Tom Lydon

  After finding clarity on the tax debate, investors are returning to dividend-paying stocks and exchange traded funds in search of yield and more conservative strategies for equities. Interest-bearing accounts like money market fund and short-term deposits are earning less than...

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• ETF Opportunities as Budget Deal Affects U.S. Growth

  01-18-2013 11:19 AM by Tom Lydon

  Despite a resolution to the fiscal cliff, the consequences of the budget deal will still negatively affect the markets and exchange traded funds. One iShares analyst points out some potential pitfalls and opportunities in the months ahead. "The fiscal drag left in place by the...

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• Dividend Stocks, ETFs Could See Higher Payouts

  01-02-2013 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  After years on the decline, dividends are making a comeback. More companies are beginning to reward stock shareholders, along with dividend-related exchange traded funds, by issuing larger payouts. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, S&P 500 companies will pay out cash...

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• Dividend and Bond ETFs Will Stay Hot in 2013: S&P

  12-24-2012 12:30 PM by Tom Lydon

  As 2012 comes to an end and we head into the new year, exchange traded funds that generate income and investments that cover the international and emerging markets will continue to attract a lot of interest, S&P Capital analysts say. "Despite potentially higher taxes, divi...

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• PIMCO Total Return ETF Manager Gross Offers 5 Investing Tips

  12-24-2012 10:35 AM by Tom Lydon

  For the exchange traded fund investors who are reluctant to just sit idly by while the government hikes up taxes and diminishes overall wealth, PIMCO's resident bond guru, Bill Gross, suggests a couple of steps to hedge the pending wealth tax. Gross manages the PIMCO Total Ret...

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• Why There is no Substitute for Dividend ETFs

  12-13-2012 06:20 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend stocks and exchange traded funds are a great income-producing investment tool and can bolster a retirement account in a yield-starved market. A dividend is also a bellwether for a high quality, stable stock that can suit any portfolio well. Investors will be hard-pressed...

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• Dividend ETFs and the Fiscal Cliff

  12-04-2012 06:27 AM by Tom Lydon

  The fiscal cliff deadline is less than a month away, and Washington is looking at higher taxes on dividends for high-income investors as a way to diminish the burgeoning deficit. Nevertheless, dividend exchange traded fund investors should not overreact to the proposed tax hikes,...

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• Dividend ETF Weights Stocks by Yield

  11-27-2012 06:37 AM by Tom Lydon

  SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEArca: SDY) is made up of companies that have a consistent history of boosting their dividends annually for the past 25 years. The exchange traded fund sharpens its income focus even more by weighting individual stocks by their dividend yield. The...

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• Yield-Producing ETFs for a Retirement Portfolio

  11-20-2012 06:14 AM by Tom Lydon

  Investors nearing retirement need to find ways to boost income and capital for their portfolios. The following income and high-yield exchange traded funds have a payout worthy of most retirement portfolios. "So, where do you hide out when the markets are plagued with uncertain...

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• Dividend ETFs: What Obama Win Means for Tax Rates

  11-08-2012 08:39 AM by Tom Lydon

  President Barack Obama securing a second term means the lower tax rate on qualified dividends for wealthier investors could be allowed to expire at the end of the year, impacting those who have piled into dividend-themed ETFs. Obama's re-election endangers tax breaks enacted a...

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• Tax Debate Puts Dividend, Muni Bond ETFs in Focus

  10-28-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Taxes are a sticking point going into the Presidential election, and the tax debate will put income generating stocks and municipal bond exchange traded funds into focus. With the Bush-era 15% dividend tax rate slated to expire at the end of the year, many investors are concer...

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• Why Dividend ETFs Remain Popular

  10-26-2012 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Income seeking investors continue to search out dividend exchange traded funds amid record payouts and rock-bottom Treasury yields. U.S. investors are staying local when it comes to hunting for yield. "Dividends continue to have a great year, with actual cash payments increasi...

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• ETFs For Fiscal Cliff Safety

  10-24-2012 06:09 AM by Tom Lydon

  The U.S. Presidential election is just weeks away, along with potential spending cuts and expiring tax breaks. Neither candidate really has a clear cut vision on avoiding or mitigating the impending fiscal cliff, so investors should get ready with protective stocks and exchange t...

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• Dividend and International ETFs for the U.S. Fiscal Cliff

  10-17-2012 02:03 PM by Tom Lydon

  The equities market and stock ETFs are in for a potential rough patch as the political uncertainty over the U.S. fiscal cliff could throw the markets into turmoil. Nevertheless, investors can hold onto dividend-paying stocks and diversify into international holdings to help weath...

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• Dividend ETFs to Reap Record Quarterly Payout

  10-11-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Investors have honed in on dividend exchange traded funds as Treasury yields remain depressed near historical lows. Now with companies raising payouts to shareholders to record levels, dividend ETFs look like they have even more going for them. "Dividends continue to have a gr...

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• Dividend, REIT and High-Yield ETFs for Income

  10-08-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Income generating exchange traded funds are the hot spot in 2012. Investors have flocked to them in droves and bid up prices, but there are still pockets of the market that offer yield as interest rates remain grounded. "It is hard to find bargains in this market for dividend ...

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• ETFs and the Presidential Election

  09-12-2012 04:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Presidential campaigns are in full swing and November is just around the corner. Investors and politicos are carefully monitoring the equities market to try to glean any hints. With stocks and exchange traded funds rallying, the incumbent may hold out, S&P analysts say. Si...

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• Dividend ETFs, the Fiscal Cliff and Potential Tax Hikes

  09-10-2012 06:06 AM by Tom Lydon

  If we witness another political gridlock going into the "fiscal cliff" next year, investors may see a hefty tax hike on dividend-paying exchange traded funds. Nevertheless, dividend investors shouldn't jump ship too quickly as the alternatives are still rather lackluster. Divi...

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• Dividend ETFs Benefit from Higher Payouts

  08-02-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have experienced exponential growth this year, and the case for investing in them has just gotten stronger. The paltry yield environment is expected to hang around for some time with the Federal Reserve committed to keeping rates low, so the news th...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Dividends

  07-27-2012 10:54 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  The past week in terms of net inflow/outflow activity in ETFs has been marked mostly with heavier redemption activity from broad based ETFs including SPDR S&P 500 (NYSEArca: SPY), iShares Russell 2000 (NYSEArca: IWM) and PowerShares QQQ (NasdaqGM: QQQ). Collectively, the thre...

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• How to Sift Through Dividend ETFs

  07-18-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend focused exchange traded funds are becoming an important tool in many portfolios. There are so many funds trading that investors may find themselves perplexed when it comes down to investing in one. "If you look at the traditional income products, many of them actually...

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• Appraising the Largest Dividend ETF

  06-29-2012 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The expectation for a continued low yield environment and ongoing market volatility has kept the dividend investment theme alive. Dividend-paying exchange traded funds, such as the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund (NYSEArca: VIG), are a popular option for investors se...

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• Reviewing the Leveraged Dividend ETNs

  06-08-2012 01:04 PM by Tom Lydon

  The voracious investor appetite for yield has led UBS to launch new exchange traded notes focused on leveraged dividend plays. The bank has developed a method for the notes to employ a 2x leverage technique which rebalances on a monthly basis. Patricia Oey of Morningstar repor...

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• Special Report: Surveying the Dividend ETF Landscape

  06-01-2012 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  As more people shift assets around to invest toward their golden years, income-seeking investors are finding less opportunities in traditional fixed-income products. Yields in CDs, money market accounts and Treasury bonds are already at their record lows after investors piled int...

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• Best ETFs for Dividends and Income

  05-15-2012 11:48 AM by Tom Lydon

  Investors are starved for income. Exchange traded funds tracking both stocks and bonds can offer diversified exposure to market sectors with decent yields in a low-rate environment. ETFs are an effective tool to capture yield in a portfolio, due to the lower expense ratios, wh...

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• ETF Spotlight: iShares Select Dividend

  05-15-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  ETF Spotlight on iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund (NYSEArca: DVY), part of an ongoing series. Assets: $10.2 billion. Objective: The iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund tries to reflect the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index, which s...

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• Dividend ETFs in Focus as Companies Raise Payouts

  04-05-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Corporate America is sitting on a lot of cash and more companies are beginning to dole out more with dividends. With companies issuing higher payouts and bond yields still low, dividend exchange traded funds may begin to attract even greater interest. S&P 500 dividends ros...

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• Shopping Around for Emerging Market Dividend ETFs

  03-16-2012 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Emerging markets are back in favor as investors are able to handle more risk than last year. For those investors who still want an income stream for safety, there are emerging market exchange traded funds that give exposure to overseas markets via dividend stocks. "The typical...

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• New Emerging Market Dividend ETF from iShares

  02-27-2012 07:45 AM by Tom Lydon

  BlackRock's iShares has introduced a new emerging markets exchange traded fund targeting dividend stocks that will compete head-to-head with a large ETF managed by WisdomTree Investments (NasdaqGM: WETF). BlackRock also launched a dividend fund that focuses on the Asia/Pacific...

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• Total Return: Why Dividends Matter for ETFs

  02-17-2012 07:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Many income-focused investors are using dividend exchange traded funds to anchor the equity component of their portfolio. Dividend ETFs are more volatile than bonds, but some investors like the combination of yield and chance for capital appreciation. As we witnessed in 2011, ...

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• Best Dividend ETFs

  02-16-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have become a key component holding for many investors, especially for those looking for that extra bit of cash on the side. Dividend ETFs specifically pick out companies known for their dividend yields, but among the ETF universe, the markets m...

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• Is There a Bubble in Dividend ETFs?

  02-14-2012 09:43 AM by John Spence

  Investors fed up with rock-bottom interest rates and Treasury yields have piled into dividend-paying stocks, and dividend exchange traded funds outperformed the market by a wide margin last year. However, rich valuations in some dividend stocks and proposals to raise tax rates on...

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• Can Dividend ETFs Sustain Their Performance?

  02-08-2012 11:12 AM by Tom Lydon

  In 2011, the dividend growth strategy ruled the stock market, as conservative investors were seeking yield and relative safety. The S&P 500 was mostly flat for the year, while focused exchange traded funds such as the Vanguard Dividend Growth Strategy (NYSEArca: VIG) gained n...

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• Can Dividend ETFs Maintain Their Winning Ways?

  01-04-2012 02:16 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds in the U.S. large cap category managed to beat the S&P 500 in 2011 while raking in plenty of cash as investors hungry for income looked far and wide for alternatives to bond funds. Market volatility doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon ...

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• ETF Focus: Dividend Funds in 2012

  12-22-2011 02:03 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds made a big splash in 2011 and most held up much better than the S&P 500 as investors were drawn to safety and income. Yet looking ahead to next year, there are increasing concerns that this strategy could be a "crowded" trade and that dividend ...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Dividend Funds

  12-16-2011 10:44 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  We highlight call buying this morning in generally lightly traded options on a dividend exchange traded fund, DVY (iShares DJ Select Dividend). This play seems to reflect investor willingness to earn higher yields via equities that pay steady and attractive dividends given the fa...

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• After Inflows, High-Yield and Dividend ETFs Suffer Losses

  11-25-2011 07:56 AM by Tom Lydon

  Slim yields in Treasury bonds and a desire for safety and income have pushed many investors into dividend and high-yield exchange traded funds in 2011. However, both ETF categories have been hit hard in the recent sell-off in another reminder of the risks of stretching for yield....

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• Dividend ETFs Are Not All The Same

  11-09-2011 02:55 PM by Tom Lydon

  With the yields in the Treasuries market at historic lows, dividend stock exchange traded funds (ETFs) have attracted the attention of investors. But with so many to choose from, fund providers seeking to enter this ETF space will have to have a leg up on the competition. For ...

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• S&P 500 ETFs Testing 200-Day Average

  11-07-2011 03:43 PM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  Exchange traded funds indexed to the S&P 500 briefly rose above their 200-day simple moving average, a key technical indicator, in late October before stumbling into November. The U.S. stock index nearly hit 1,300 before pausing. Profit taking as well as opportunistic shor...

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• Emerging Market, High-Yield Bond ETFs Lead October Inflows

  11-04-2011 09:51 AM by John Spence

  Investors piled into riskier exchange traded funds during October's rally, with ETFs tracking emerging markets and U.S. high-yield corporate bonds among the inflow leaders. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (NYSEArca: EEM) was the top-selling U.S.-listed ETF in October, accord...

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• Dividend ETF Gets Warm Reception in Europe

  11-02-2011 02:33 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have been big sellers this year in the U.S., and now a new equity-income ETF launched in Europe is off to a fast asset-gathering start. According to State Street Global Adviors, the SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats pulled in $100 million in t...

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• A Closer Look at Vanguard's High Dividend ETF

  10-20-2011 02:45 PM by Tom Lydon

  We've been covering dividend exchange traded funds a lot lately because investors can't seem to get enough information on these top-selling ETFs. Some of the largest dividend ETFs by assets have seen impressive inflows in 2011. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca: ...

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• Dividend ETFs See Performance Diverge on Sector Allocations

  09-30-2011 08:38 AM by John Spence

  Investors have been flocking to dividend exchange traded funds, but the performance of these income-themed ETFs can vary from product to product based on the index's strategy, sector allocations and other factors. "Dividend paying stocks are supposed to be the 'Easy Button' of...

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• Dividend ETFs Under the Microscope

  09-28-2011 09:10 AM by Tom Lydon

  New dividend exchange traded funds have hit the market this year in response to investor interest. The low-yield environment in bonds has given dividend-paying companies the spotlight, especially as some have higher yields than the 10-year Treasury note. Some of the new funds ...

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• Dividend ETFs Set to Benefit from Higher Payouts

  09-07-2011 03:12 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds are set to profit from higher payouts from corporate America, but income-starved investors should keep in mind that stocks are more volatile than bonds. If the economy worsens, investors in equity-linked ETFs may suffer capital losses that could swa...

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• Investors Discover Dividend ETFs in Quest for Yield

  09-01-2011 01:34 PM by Tom Lydon

  The paltry interest rates in U.S. Treasuries have driven income-starved investors to other areas of the market for yield, including exchange traded funds that concentrate on dividend-paying stocks. "We continue to focus on companies that have the ability to generate strong lev...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Dividend Funds

  08-23-2011 10:21 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  Market turmoil such as what we have faced recently in equities often causes "value" investors to come out of the woodwork and start hunting for potential bargains. One investment strategy that seems to gather steam when equity indices have fallen sharply from their highs is th...

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• S&P’s Favorite Dividend ETFs

  08-03-2011 02:48 PM by Tom Lydon

  S&P 500 exchange traded funds were fighting to stay in positive territory for the year in Wednesday's volatile trading. But Standard & Poor's equity analyst Todd Rosenbluth notes the broad benchmark is stronger with a positive return for 2011 when factoring in dividend...

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• Hunting for Yield with ETFs

  07-28-2011 01:04 PM by John Spence

  With bond interest rates so low, many investors are looking for relatively safe places to park their cash while also earning a reasonable yield. Many stock-based exchange traded funds specialize in dividend-paying companies and sectors, and they may appeal to investors with a ...

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• Dividend ETFs to Consider as Companies Boost Payouts

  04-21-2011 10:51 AM by John Spence

  More companies such as General Electric (NYSE: GE) are raising their dividends this earnings season as they return cash on the books to shareholders. At the same time, equity investors seeking safety and income have moved into dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in ...

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• New iShares ETFs Launch: Dividends And China

  04-04-2011 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  iShares, the exchange traded fund (ETF) branch of BlackRock, has launched new funds focusing on dividends and China. The iShares High Dividend Equity Fund (NYSEArca: HDV) joins two other focused funds from the same provider, the iShares Dow Jones International Select Dividend ...

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• Dividend Surge Puts Specialized ETFs In Focus

  04-01-2011 05:39 AM by John Spence

  Dividend funds, one of the fastest growing segments in the exchange traded fund (ETF) business, could get more attention on news the dividend payout by S&P 500 companies grew by a record $16.6 billion in the first quarter. Since the start of the year, 117 companies in the ...

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• 3 Approaches to Dividend ETF Investing

  02-03-2011 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  If you're looking for some payouts in addition to returns, you could do a lot worse than to explore dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs). These companies can generate the returns investors crave at a better rate than the broad market. There are more than 30 dividend ETFs trad...

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• Dividend ETFs to Play Fatter Payouts

  01-24-2011 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As the economy improves, companies that are sitting on a pile of cash now feel safe enough to reward their long-term investors with higher dividend payouts. Instead of picking single stocks, you might be better off playing the dividend craze with exchange traded funds (ETFs) inst...

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• Looking For Higher Yields? Try Dividend ETFs.

  11-26-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The financial crisis has dramatized investors, and people have sought safety in bonds. As bond yields dropped and prices rose, investors may want to consider dividend-paying investments and exchange traded funds (ETFs), instead. The federal funds rate is around zero and 0.25% ...

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• Dividend ETFs: Which Companies are Paying?

  09-30-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have rapidly been growing in appeal, and one analyst recently showed just how much that's true. Investors have been pushed further and further out the risk spectrum and the Federal Reserve has kept interest rates stuck at zero. ...

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• Getting Paid in a Volatile ETF Market

  09-03-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  It may be a tough time to trade in the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), but that doesn't mean that there aren't some good picks still out there. Dividend-related ETFs are attracting more investors who want some stable returns in a volatile market. Dividend-yielding in...

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• ETF Spotlight: iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend (DVY)

  07-28-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  ETF Spotlight on iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend (NYSEArca: DVY), part of a weekly series. Assets: $4.2 billion Objective: Tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index Holdings: Among the top holdings include Chevron (NYSE: CVX), McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), Clorox (NYSE...

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• ETF Strategies to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio

  07-26-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Talks of a surging recovery have faded into distant memory as the financial landscape has become littered with news of gloom. In case the dire news proves true, we highlight below a few strategies and exchange traded funds (ETFs) you can use to recession-proof your portfolio. ...

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• 8 Ways to Safeguard Your Money With ETFs in Turbulent Markets

  05-18-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  While the situation is Greece is approaching some semblance of a resolution, the global economy is far from out of the woods. We may continue to see bumps on the road back, but with these exchange traded funds (ETFs), you can help protect your assets. First things first. Don't...

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• As Companies Hike Dividends, These ETFs Can Play Them

  05-18-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  One byproduct of a recovering economy is increased dividend payouts from some of the nation's largest companies, and the number of companies doing so has hit records. As luck would have it, many of them are holdings in top exchange traded funds (ETFs). A record 22 companies re...

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• Why Now May Be the Time for Dividend ETFs

  04-29-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The threat of high inflation looms large in the wake of the U.S. government's loose fiscal policy. That's why it will be important to find a source of investment income that will rise with inflation and help you keep all your retirement plans intact. Fortunately, dividend-focused...

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• ETFs to Earn Income When Yields Elsewhere Are Low

  04-16-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Yields on money funds and Treauries aren't inspiring much elation. But there are still some ways to get some substantial yields on money that would otherwise just sit there, as long as you know where to look. Want a hint? Exchange traded funds (ETFs). If you see higher yields ...

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• Dividend ETFs That Beat Warren Buffett's Yield

  04-13-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividends are a great way to earn some cash on your investments. Just ask billionaire Warren Buffett, who netted a cool $43 million in dividends through his personal portfolio. You can do likewise, albeit on a smaller scale, with exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in a dive...

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• Looking for Income? The Case for Dividend ETFs

  04-05-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-paying stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) lagged in 2009, but don't let that stop you from taking another look in 2010. Many companies are reinstating and even raising their dividends now that the economy is getting some color in its cheeks. Investors are lookin...

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• Dividend ETFs: Aristocrats vs. Achievers

  03-05-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Yields are in the tank, so dividend payouts may be the next best thing to finding easy money right now. It may even improve as the recovery deepens and companies boost their payouts. Dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) are an ideal way to get exposure to the different dividend...

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• Call It a Comeback: Dividend ETFs for the Income Investor

  02-25-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Yields have been dropping so low we could soon need to dig up a microscope to find them. If you're an income-oriented investor, don't lose heart - dividends and making a comeback and exchange traded funds (ETFs) will give you access to them. After the financial crisis, many ba...

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• 12 ETFs to Play Future Fed Rate Hikes

  02-19-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Growth in the U.S. economy, markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) has been aided by our exceptionally low interest rates. Yesterday, we were reminded that it's becoming increasingly important to mind the rates and be prepared to act accordingly. Yesterday, the Federal Rese...

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• How to Play the Dividend Comeback With ETFs

  01-29-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As the markets waver and look for direction, you may be on the hunt for assets that are higher quality. Dividend-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be just the ticket. As the threat of more dividend cuts are likely behind us and the global economy regains its health, di...

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• Is Now the Time to Think About Dividend ETFs?

  01-19-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Long-term bonds are so passé. At least, that's what financial experts are beginning to believe. Investors may want to consider the benefits investing in dividend-paying growth stocks and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) instead. The Feds will likely raise interest rates th...

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• Why Dividend ETFs Are Portfolio-Compatible

  01-11-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  After a recession strikes, the priority of many an investor is to locate areas that can help deliver gains. Overlooking the potential of dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) could leave you missing some great opportunities. A dividend-focused ETF can help boost returns during...

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• Why Dividend ETFs Could Have a Solid 2010

  12-23-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investors hunting for dividends may have been left disappointed this year. Dividend payouts are set to decline 21% this year from 2008. But 2010 could bring better opportunities for dividend-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). Dividend-yielding stocks tended to lag the broad...

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• Going Shopping? Think About Dividend ETFs

  11-25-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Despite an impressive market rally that has major indexes up around 65% off the March 9 lows, there are still a number of blue-chip stocks delivering handsome dividend yields. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can give a diversified play. Yields upwards of 3% are being offered by ...

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• 3 ETF Investing Strategies

  11-06-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The expansion of the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry has not only given investors more choices in what they choose to invest, but more options and flexibility in their overall portfolio approach. The number of ETFs available in the market may be confusing, but there are s...

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• Dividend vs. Growth ETFs: Why Dividend Has Outperformed

  10-16-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As a portfolio is being built, it's important to consider the strategy or type of exchange traded funds (ETFs) to have in play. One issue to consider is whether it's better to have dividend or growth in your portfolio. Investors looking for dividend-paying stocks will encounte...

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• Know the Weightings In Your Dividend ETFs

  09-16-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a good fit in any portfolio. But an investor should know the sector weightings included in dividend ETFs, lest you get bitten when a highly weighted sector does poorly. Investors interested in dividend ETFs should watch out for large s...

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• Why Dividend ETFs Can Help You Tough Out Hard Times

  08-12-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  To combat a recessionary climate, a strategy many investors use is investing in dividend-paying stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs). These stocks and funds give income from the dividend, and also give you the chance to benefit from any returns. Stocks are still a ways off...

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• How to Invest With ETFs In Uncertain Times

  08-07-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The markets and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been looking like they are on the mend. There are investors out here, however, who are skeptical that this rally has legs. Where do they go? ETF investing has become a popular way of getting into the market with less r...

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• An ETF Quandary: Dividend Yield Or Dividend Growth?

  07-06-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  A prudent way to save up for the future has many investors putting their wealth into dividend-paying stocks and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). But an investor may wonder if he or she should be investing in dividend yield or dividend growth. Stocks operating with high di...

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• Why It's Important to Look Under an ETF's Hood

  04-01-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) have fallen prey in some instances to the stresses of the market. Owning a dividend-paying stock or ETF traditionally should pay off in times like these. After all, consistent dividend-payers are financially stable or they wouldn't be abl...

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• What If Dividend ETFs Are Losing More Than They Yield?

  02-18-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  During this crazy bear market and market meltdown, optimistic investors have been turning to dividend-rich exchange traded funds (ETFs) to answer their prayers. But what if the funds have lost more than what they yield? What's the point of them then? One reader of ours wonders: ...

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• Where Are My Dividends, ETFs?

  02-02-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Traders trying to benefit from high dividends and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) may look for companies offering high dividends, payouts that may reflect the companies' healthy earnings growth. Dividend growth and stock price appreciation are quite synonymous, according ...

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• 4 Dividend-Paying Companies, Some ETFs That Hold Them

  12-18-2008 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Amidst the consistent bad market news there is a glimmer of Christmas cheer spotted among some of the dividend paying companies and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold them. Over the past week several dividend paying companies announced they are increasing the amount o...

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• Ways Financial Turmoil Will Reshape ETFs, Indexes

  12-02-2008 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The government bailout of Citigroup (C) has lead the company to be booted from some exchange traded funds (ETFs) and indexes that track dividend stocks, such as the Dow Jones and STOXX dividend indexes. One stipulation that came with accepting the bailout money was that Citigr...

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• Dividends Are a Crisis Casualty; Will ETFs Be, Too?

  10-08-2008 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As the financial crisis continues to leave no economic stone unturned, dividend-slicing could affect exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold the stocks of such companies. Investors love those quarterly dividends, and they account for more than one-third of shareholders' long-te...

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• ETF-Tracking Dow Jones Dividend Index Changes Component

  10-02-2008 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The exchange traded fund (ETF)-tracking index, Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index, has undergone some component changes. Union BanCal Corp. (UB) is deleted from the index and will be replaced by General Electric Co. (GE). UB is being taken off the index because of the recent...

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• U.S. Treasury Seeks ETF And Other Fund Managers For Help

  09-23-2008 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The United States Treasury is looking to hire fund managers, including exchange traded fund (ETF) managers, to help implement moves within the market rescue plan. Asset managers charged with buying distressed assets are first up, and Pimco's Bill Gross is already saying he would ...

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• Dividend ETFs Are Put Together In Different Ways

  07-28-2008 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend investing with exchange traded funds (ETFs) has had enough time in the game to see which ones are the most successful. Dan Caplinger for The Motley Fool reports that after the tech bubble in the 1990s, dividend investing came back into style and Wall Street responded ...

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Number of Holdings: 101

%	Ticker	Name	Sector	Market Cap	Country
3.6%	LO	Lorillard Inc	TOBACCO	16141440000	United States
2.8%	LMT	Lockheed Martin Corp	Technology	32684550000	United States
2.2%	CVX	Chevron Corp	Real Estate	239903750000	United States
1.9%	ETR	Entergy Corp	Utilities	12662380000	United States
1.9%	KMB	Kimberly-Clark Corp	Real Estate	40539680000	United States
1.9%	MCD	McDonald's Corp	RESTAURANTS	103182340000	United States
1.7%	TEG	Integrys Energy Grou...	Utilities	4896090000	United States
1.6%	CLX	Clorox Co/The	Real Estate	11287620000	United States
1.6%	WSO	Watsco Inc	TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS	2956900000	United States
1.5%	PPG	PPG Industries Inc	Real Estate	21722200000	United States

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