Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF)
| Assets | $1.66B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| PE Ratio | 10.76 |
| Shares Out | 66.90M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.07 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 46.45% |
| 1-Year Return | +6.84% |
| Volume | 275,666 |
| Open | 24.81 |
| Previous Close | 24.84 |
| Day's Range | 24.69 - 24.83 |
| 52-Week Low | 23.19 |
| 52-Week High | 27.24 |
| Beta | 0.80 |
| Holdings | 132 |
| Inception Date | Aug 12, 2015 |
About HDEF
Fund Home PageThe Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF (HDEF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield index. The fund tracks a cap-weighted index of developed country stocks, ex-North America, selected by quality and dividend factors. HDEF was launched on Aug 12, 2015 and is issued by Xtrackers.
Top 10 Holdings
40.46% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 5.63% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 5.05% |
| Unilever PLC | ULVR | 5.04% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 4.34% |
| BHP Group Limited | BHP | 4.32% |
| Allianz SE | ALV | 4.19% |
| Sanofi | SAN | 3.86% |
| Zurich Insurance Group AG | ZURN | 3.08% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 2.54% |
| Rio Tinto Group | RIO | 2.42% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.208 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.556 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.198 | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.110 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | $0.232 | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.669 | Jun 30, 2023 |
News
HDEF: A Solid International Dividend Play
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HDEF: Attractive Valuation, But Lagging Peers For Over 7 Years
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HDEF: Sensible For Capital Placement And Long-Term Investment Income
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HDEF: Outperforming Competitors In 2023
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HDEF Vs. 4 International Dividend ETFs
HDEF is a global dividend ETF with a 5% yield. The U.K. is the heaviest country in the portfolio.
HDEF: High-Yield Dividend ETF With FX Risks In The Mix
HDEF favors developed world dividend stocks outside the U.S. and Canada (the EAFE group) demonstrating value (another way of saying, offering higher yields) and quality characteristics. In the current...
HDEF: 6.5% Yield ETF Lagging Its Competitors
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In the last few weeks, money has started to flow out of European ETFs. For investors who want to stay in, currency hedging is key.