iShares International Dividend ETF Tops $5.8B AUM, 4.71% Yield, 10.23% Payout Growth
The iShares International Select Dividend ETF holds $5.8 billion AUM, yields 4.71% and pays a $1.95 annual dividend from its 100 high-dividend global stocks. In 2025 dividends grew 10.23%, the fund returned 51.69% in one year, and it allocates 29.65% to financials and 14.84% to utilities.
1. Fund Overview
The iShares International Select Dividend ETF was launched in 2007 by BlackRock Fund Advisors and tracks the Dow Jones EPAC Select Dividend Index. It manages $5.8 billion in assets across 100 high-dividend-paying international equities.
2. Dividend Yield and Growth
The fund yields 4.71% and distributes a $1.95 annual dividend per share. Its payout grew 10.23% in 2025, reflecting consistent increases from its selected holdings.
3. Performance Metrics
The ETF delivered a 51.69% total return over the past year, a 74.66% return over three years and an 82.37% return over five years. This track record underscores its income and capital appreciation potential.
4. Portfolio Composition and Holdings
Geographically, the ETF allocates 20.51% to the UK, 11.20% to Italy and 9.37% to France. Sector allocations emphasize financials (29.65%), utilities (14.84%) and energy (10.90%), and top holdings include British American Tobacco, Total Energies, Rio Tinto, Vodafone and National Grid.