PowerShares International Dividend Achievers Portfolio is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond to the International Dividend Achievers Index which tracks ADRs that have increased their annual dividend for five or more consecutive years.

Performance

TODAY	1 DAY	5 DAY	10 DAY	1 MO	3 MO	6 MO	1 YR	2 YR	5 YR
-0.5%	0.2%	1.7%	0.7%	-2.0%	2.8%	8.0%	23.5%	15.8%	7.8%

Technical

ALPHA	BETA	R2	STD DEV
-0.0022	1.188	0.873	0.068

• Dividend ETFs: Morningstar's Top International Pick

  02-20-2013 06:33 AM by Tom Lydon

  International equities continue to offer decent valuations compared to U.S. stocks, making the case for investing in overseas dividend exchange traded funds stronger. PowerShares International Dividend Achievers (NYSEArca: PID) holds quality companies with minimum volatility, and...

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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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• Top International ETFs for Dividends

  02-28-2012 12:01 PM by John Spence

  Although dividend exchange traded funds for U.S. stocks have been extremely popular the past year, investors may also want to consider ETFs that invest in international markets. "International dividend stocks are an interesting place for a yield investor to be," said Alec Youn...

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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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• Dividend ETFs Spike As Market Volatility Increases

  09-21-2011 05:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) have experienced rapid growth this year, with many of them doubling their growth, according to a report from Morningstar. Inflows to this sector really spiked in August, proving investors are still searching for yield and stability in...

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• These Dividend ETFs are Globetrotters

  09-14-2011 03:12 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investors with a thirst for yield may want to consider dividend exchange traded funds that seek to diversify further by investing in global stock indexes. Powershares International Dividend Achievers (NYSEArca: PID),WisdomTree DEFA (NYSEArca: DWM), WisdomTree International Lar...

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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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• Dividend Paying ETFs: Where to Look

  08-17-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The tax cuts implemented by the Bush administration could soon be coming to an end. If you are affected by this change, it may also be prudent to look over your holdings of dividend income and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Companies have heavily cut costs and spending ...

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• How Dividend ETFs Can Add Oomph to Your Portfolio

  03-29-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-paying stocks have always found a home in portfolios, especially after a bear market, when investors want a reliable source of income. A good way to gain exposure to the variety of dividend-paying companies out there is through a dividend exchange traded fund (ETF). "...

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• ETFs for the Heated Cadbury Battle

  11-27-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The world of candy making is becoming a bit ruthless as companies vie for greater market share. Confectionery companies are fighting to acquire a major candy maker, and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) could benefit from the greater market efficiency. Kraft Foods' (NYSE: K...

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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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• 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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• 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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• 10 Dividend-Yielding ETFs

  05-08-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-paying stocks are an investor favorite, and many of the dividend focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) give investors better coverage with less risk than found in single stocks. Some of the dividend-focused ETFs are so diversified that they could stand in as core hold...

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• Taking the Dividend Search International Could Pay Off With ETFs

  08-25-2008 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-seeking investors should really telescope in on markets abroad with exchange traded funds (ETFs). Foreign stocks have had much more attractive yields these days, as proven by a foreign large-cap stock measure in developed markets which showed yields at 3.7% payout as ...

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Number of Holdings: 57

%	Ticker	Name	Sector	Market Cap	Country
4.4%	TOO	Teekay Offshore Part...	MLPs	2589220000	United States
4.0%	TGP	Teekay LNG Partners ...	MLPs	3268900000	United States
3.1%	LKOD	Lukoil OAO	Energy	50583000000	United States
2.3%	STO	Statoil ASA	Energy	71361920000	United States
2.1%	TRP	TransCanada Corp	Energy	31712490000	United States
1.5%	ENB	Enbridge Inc	Energy	35422900000	United States
1.1%	CCJ	Cameco Corp	Materials	8552440000	United States
1.0%	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	Energy	46792630000	United States
0.7%	CNQ	Canadian Natural Res...	Energy	31794890000	United States
0.7%	IMO	Imperial Oil Ltd	453038408	33039410000	United States

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