BMO Canadian Dividend ETF

Posted by on Apr 3, 2012 in Mutual Fund Updates | 0 comments

Fund Company BMO Exchange Traded Funds
Fund Type Canadian Dividend & Income Equity
Rating $$$$
Style Index
Risk Level Medium
Load Status N/A
RRSP/RRIF Suitability Good
TFSA Suitability Good
Manager N/A
MER 0.35%
Code TSX: ZDV
Minimum Investment N/A

Analysis: This is a relatively new addition to the ETF world, launched in October 2011. Unlike more traditional ETFs, this one employs a quantitative screening process that looks for not only high yielding dividend stocks, but also for those companies that are most likely able to continue to pay their dividends. The end result is a portfolio of the top 50 names that have passed both the dividend growth rate screen and the sustainability screen. There are various limits in place to protect against significant concentration within the fund. The portfolio is rebalanced semi-annually and the screens are re-run on an annual basis. The ETF is currently yielding 4.2% on an annualized basis. The management fee is 0.35%, which is currently the cheapest in the category.               

 

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