iShares International Dividend Growth ETF (IGRO)
| Assets | $1.20B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.15% |
| PE Ratio | 16.33 |
| Shares Out | 15.25M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 38.73% |
| Volume | 66,339 |
| Open | 78.83 |
| Previous Close | 79.14 |
| Day's Range | 78.55 - 79.02 |
| 52-Week Low | 63.16 |
| 52-Week High | 80.21 |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| Holdings | 463 |
| Inception Date | May 17, 2016 |
About IGRO
Fund Home PageThe iShares International Dividend Growth ETF (IGRO) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund tracks an index of international equities that have growing dividends. IGRO was launched on May 17, 2016 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
28.33% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 3.02% |
| Iberdrola, S.A. | IBE | 2.99% |
| Enel SpA | ENEL | 2.94% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.94% |
| Sanofi | SAN | 2.80% |
| The Toronto-Dominion Bank | TD | 2.79% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 2.78% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | RY | 2.78% |
| Novo Nordisk A/S | NOVO.B | 2.70% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 8306 | 2.60% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.87401 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.27235 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.32873 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.4025 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.62634 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.29924 | Mar 27, 2024 |
Performance
IGRO had a total return of 20.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.47%.
News
Never Bet Against America? I'm Considering It With This International ETF
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SCHY Vs. IGRO: Comparing Two Top Low P/E International Dividend Growth ETFs
International stocks remain significantly undervalued, presenting a potential investment opportunity for retail investors. Key indexes like the Dow Jones International Dividend 100 and Morningstar Glo...
IGRO: Finding Value In Foreign Dividend Growers
IGRO focuses on owning high-quality dividend-growth companies domiciled outside of the US. I see value in the fund given its low 14x P/E, while the sector breakdown is diversified. With bullish season...
IGRO: Why It Is A Good Time To Buy An International Dividend Growth ETF
A diversified portfolio of dividend-paying stocks is likely to perform well when interest rates are lowered. International stock valuations are not as inflated as U.S. stocks, offering the potential f...
IGRO: Not The Best Fund For Dividend Growth Investors
The iShares International Dividend Growth ETF owns a portfolio of international dividend growth stocks, with a concentration in Canada, Japan, and Switzerland. IGRO had a rough ride in 2022 but has si...
IGRO: Unattractive Relative To Peers
iShares International Dividend Growth ETF tracks the Morningstar Global ex-US Dividend Growth Index and holds 388 stocks. The IGRO fund is overweight in financials and has a significant presence in Eu...
IGRO: Global Dividend Growth ETF With Sub-Par Performance
iShares International Dividend Growth ETF holds over 400 global stocks with growing dividends. It is well-diversified across countries and holdings, but not so much across sectors.
IGRO: This Low-Yielding Diversified Global Ex-US ETF Deserves Your Attention
iShares International Dividend Growth ETF has a fully diversified ex-U.S. global portfolio with almost 65 percent of its $577 million assets invested in four sectors having above-average growth potent...
IGRO: Dividend Growth ETF Lagging Its Competitors
IGRO is a global dividend growth ETF with over 40% of asset value in Europe. It looks cheap, but valuation is skewed by the heavy weight of financials.
IGRO: Low Maintenance But High Quality
IGRO's performance has been primarily driven by bad performance in European markets. Substantial financial exposure is favorable in a rate hike environment.
IGRO: FX Risk And Dividend Growth Among Concerns
IGRO invests in non-U.S. stocks with at least 5-year history of dividend increases. It excludes high-yielders and pays attention to the payout ratio and earnings forecasts. In the current version, IGR...
IGRO: International Dividend Growth
IGRO is overweight in Europe and financials.
I Won't Grow With IGRO
The iShares International Dividend Growth ETF holds a portfolio of international stocks with a history of growing dividends. It has over 400 holdings, yields 2.4% and costs just 15 basis points.
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A one-two punch threatening income investors: rising inflation and low interest rates. Dividends have historically grown faster than inflation and can help investors outpace inflation.
IGRO: Imperfect Methodology Is A Key Weakness
IGRO tracks the dividend dollar-weighted Morningstar Global ex-US Dividend Growth Index. The benchmark is not pursuing high-yielders; instead, it focuses on dividend consistency and growth. Most of th...
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