CDC / CDC: High-Yield Low-Volatility Equity Index ETF, Complicated Strategy, Strong Performance

CDC holds 100 stocks selected for their high yield and low volatility characteristics. The ETF was a previous top-performer due to its substantial out more_horizontal

CDC follows a long/cash strategy that exits equities in favor of Treasuries as markets decline. The Index currently yields 4.15%, or 3.80% after fees more_horizontal

CDC's Index reconstituted about three months ago, resulting in significant changes to the portfolio's fundamentals. Twenty-five companies were added a more_horizontal

A reader asked for my thoughts on CDC. CDC is an equity index ETF investing in high-yield low-volatility U.S. equities, with some market timing includ more_horizontal

CDC is now 75% cash, triggered by its Index being off more than 8% from its all-time high price. Fees are 0.36%, AUM is $1.23 billion, and CDC yields more_horizontal

The CDC ETF combines fundamental criteria to select dividend stocks with a volatility weighting methodology. The fund has delivered a positive return more_horizontal

CDC is a high dividend, low volatility fund that strategically exits equities in favor of U.S. treasuries during signs of market weakness. The ETF los more_horizontal

CDC is a high dividend, low volatility fund that strategically exits equities in favor of U.S. treasuries during signs of market weakness. The ETF los more_horizontal