EDIV ETF: What Is It? A Complete Guide to Returns, Expense Ratio, Holdings and Alternative ETFs
Invests in emerging-market high-dividend stocks vetted for profitability and dividend stability, pursuing a high dividend yield and portfolio diversification at the same time.
SubscribeWhat Is This ETF?
The fund tracks the S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Opportunities Index and holds roughly 100 of the highest-yielding stocks listed in emerging markets. Only companies that have recently been profitable and have maintained or grown their dividends steadily over several years are eligible for selection.
It suits income-oriented investors who want steady cash flow along with the high growth potential of emerging markets.
Launched by State Street (SSGA) in 2011, it is a passively managed (index-tracking) ETF.
How Does It Invest?
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Tracked Index | S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Opportunities Index |
| Management Style | Passive (index-tracking) |
| Rebalancing Frequency | Semiannual |
| Dividend Frequency | Quarterly |
| Total Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
Weights are assigned based on dividend yield rather than market capitalization, with caps in place to prevent excessive concentration in any single country or sector. This allows the fund to capture the high-dividend opportunities unique to emerging markets while still spreading risk.
- Strict screening for earnings and dividend growth
- Weighting methodology based on dividend yield
Size and Costs
Assets under management (AUM) stand at $1.2B, and the Expense Ratio is 0.49% per year.
Given the nature of emerging-market assets, fees run somewhat higher than those of ETFs focused on the US domestic market, but they remain reasonable compared with similar products pursuing a global high-dividend strategy.
Performance and Trends
1-Year Price Performance
Dividend & Yield
52-Week Price RangeThe fund shows volatility in line with emerging-market currencies and commodity prices, and it has earned positive assessments for dividend income, helped by recent policies from major emerging-market companies to enhance shareholder returns.
Inflows into emerging-market high-dividend assets tend to stand out when expectations of global rate cuts or a weaker dollar prevail, and demand for portfolio diversification also remains steady.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Investors can expect high income and price appreciation at the same time, but the high volatility and geopolitical risk of emerging markets are ever present.
💪 Key Strengths
⚠️ Points to Watch
Alternative ETFs and Related Products
DEM and DVYE use similar emerging-market high-dividend strategies but differ in their stock selection criteria. Investors who want a higher allocation to small and mid-cap stocks may consider DGS, while those who prefer a multifactor approach may look at FDEM. Geographically, financial and telecommunications companies from major emerging markets such as Taiwan, China and Brazil make up a large portion of the portfolio.
Peer Comparison ETFs| Ticker | Name | Price | Change | AUM | Total Expense Ratio | Dividend Yield | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DFEM | Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | $37.88 | +1.3% | $9.0B | 0.39% | 2.05% | +13.7% |
 DEM | WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | $53.23 | -0.5% | $4.0B | 0.63% | 4.15% | +14.4% |
 DGS | WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | $60.12 | +0.2% | $1.6B | 0.58% | 3.96% | +4.7% |
 DVYE | iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | $33.54 | -0.4% | $1.2B | 0.50% | 5.19% | +9.5% |
 FDEM | Fidelity Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF | $34.61 | +1.4% | $502.3M | 0.25% | 3.37% | +11.0% |
Top Holdings| Ticker | Name | Weight | Price | Change | Market Cap | P/E | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MYMK | State Street My2031 Municipal Bond ETF | 0.07% | $24.63 | +0.0% | $0.0M | - | 2.61% |
| ABEV | Ambev SA ADR | 0.07% | $2.78 | -3.1% | $42.2B | 14.2 | 6.29% |
 BBD | Banco Bradesco SA ADR | 0.05% | $2.73 | -6.2% | $15.2B | 5.8 | 10.83% |
| CHT | Chunghwa Telecom ADR | 0.03% | $48.15 | -0.8% | $37.4B | 29.4 | 3.43% |
 BMRC | Bank of Marin Bancorp | 0.01% | $28.89 | +0.0% | $467.9M | - | 3.46% |
 NTB | Bank of N T Butterfield & Son Ltd | 0.01% | $58.17 | -3.3% | $2.3B | 10.2 | 3.44% |
Investor Checkpoints
When investing in EDIV, you should assess the macro environment of emerging markets and the sustainability of dividends as a whole. This is a product that requires risk management beyond simply looking at yield.
| Checkpoint | What to Check | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| 📈 Emerging-Market Macro | Economic growth rates and monetary policy in major emerging markets | Needs review |
| 💵 Dividend Sustainability | Whether holdings maintain their earnings power | Stable |
| 💱 Exchange Rate Trends | Movements in emerging-market currencies against the dollar | Caution needed |
| 📊 Sector Concentration | Changes in the weight of specific sectors such as financials | Appropriate |
Note that in the event of sharp capital outflows from emerging markets, the fund may fall further than core assets, and actual dividend income may vary with changes in local tax rules.
It is a suitable asset for savvy dividend investors who want to take part in the long-term growth of emerging markets on the back of stable cash flow, and from an asset allocation perspective it works well as a tool for boosting portfolio returns.
SubscribeDisclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. All investment responsibility lies with the investor.
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