For instance, the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US (NYSEArca: VEU), which tracks international stocks and excludes the U.S. markets, has a 2.81% 12-month yield. The FlexShares International Quality Dividend Index Fund (NYSEArca: IQDF), which targets quality dividend-paying international stocks, has a 3.90% 12-month yield.
Additionally, while Winkler argues against REITs and utilities in light of rising rates in the U.S., the looser monetary policies overseas may make international REITs and utilities more attractive.
For international REITs exposure, investors can consider the Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (NYSEArca: VNQI), the global equivalent of the popular VNQ, which has a 3.85% 12-month yield. [Low Rates Helping International REIT ETFs]
Investors interested in international utilities can take a look at the WisdomTree Global ex-US Utilities Fund (NYSEArca: DBU), which has a 4.45% 12-month yield. [Turn the Lights on to a Global Utilities ETF]
For more information on dividend stocks, visit our dividend ETFs category.
Max Chen contributed to this article.