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Ex-U.S. developed markets equities and the related exchange traded funds typically boast higher dividend yields than comparable U.S.-focused offerings, but knowing that is only half the battle for income investors seeking international diversification. Investors should be selective with their approaches to international dividend-payers and look for a combination of robust yields, potential for lower volatility [. » Mehr auf etftrends.com

It's been a while since international equities topped U.S. rivals, and an obvious result of that lengthy timeframe is investors pondering whether or not they should bother with ex-U.S. stocks. Some analysts argue that international stocks are still relevant, particularly for the portfolio diversification benefits offered by the asset class. » Mehr auf etftrends.com

U.S. equities don't have the dividend game all to themselves. More importantly, they don't monopolize payout growth. » Mehr auf etftrends.com