SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS)
| Assets | $23.46M |
| NAV | $25.79 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| PE Ratio | 16.38 |
| Shares Out | 909,800 |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| 1-Year Return | +7.10% |
| Volume | 11,402 |
| Open | 25.37 |
| Previous Close | 25.70 |
| Day's Range | 25.30 - 25.69 |
| 52-Week Low | 17.52 |
| 52-Week High | 17.52 |
| Beta | 0.96 |
| Holdings | 36 |
| Inception Date | Mar 30, 2012 |
About DIVS
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in publicly-traded equity securities in dividend-paying companies that the Adviser believes have the ability to consistently increase their dividend payments over the medium term (three to five years). Equity Securities may include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into common stocks, rights and warrants.
Top 10 Holdings
31.69% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S Class B | NOVO B.CO | 3.54% |
| AbbVie | ABBV | 3.26% |
| PepsiCo | PEP | 3.17% |
| Otis Worldwide | OTIS | 3.14% |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Company | AJG | 3.14% |
| The Procter & Gamble Company | PG | 3.11% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG.SW | 3.10% |
| Diageo PLC | DGE.L | 3.10% |
| Paychex | PAYX | 3.08% |
| Schneider Electric SE | SU.PA | 3.07% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | $NaN | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $NaN | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Sep 24, 2021 | $NaN | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Jun 25, 2021 | $NaN | Jun 29, 2021 |
News
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