In 2013, the U.K. accounted for 11% of global dividends. From 2012 to 2013, Australian dividends, in aggregate, doubled.
Ex-U.K., European dividends have risen 8% since 2009, indicating the continent has the potential to deliver robust payout growth going forward. Ex-U.K., European companies paid over $153 billion in second-quarter dividends, representing 18.2% year-over-year growth.
German companies are leading European dividend growth while France remains the region’s largest dividend payer. Ten Eurozone nations combine for over 30% of DWM’s weight. Four other non-Eurozone members, including dependable dividend growth destination Switzerland, combine for 15% of DWM’s, giving the ETF more than adequate leverage to accelerating European payout growth. [The Right ETFs for Rising European Dividends]
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