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International Exchange-Traded Funds, if properly diversified, have shown to lower the overall volatility of a portfolio while not significantly reducing returns over historic time periods. IDV has a high dividend yield but lacks diversification and has a concentration on European holdings with an unimpressive outlook. VYMI is a better alternative with stronger overall performance, lower expenses, and greater geographic diversification. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Income-oriented investors should build portfolios that generate steady streams of portfolio income through dividends and interest payments. Many value stocks pay significant dividends, but those dividend payments (and yields) are not set in stone. » Mehr auf fool.com

IDV offers exposure to developed international high yield companies at a good price. It is less concerned with dividend growth, but has consistently delivered a high dividend yield. Valuation? Check. Yield? Check. Price catalyst to make it a buy? Not just yet, so it's a hold. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com