SDIV / SDIV: A Poor Way To Obtain A High Dividend Yield

The Solactive Global SuperDividend Index includes the top 100 dividend payers globally, meeting specific criteria for inclusion. Dividend stability cr more_horizontal

The Global X SuperDividend ETF aims to invest in high dividend yielding equity securities, but has achieved negative total returns on 3-, 5-, and 10-y more_horizontal

The Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) has a lot of negativity on Seeking Alpha primarily due to its tantalizingly high dividend yield against relative more_horizontal

SDIV has underperformed this year, with a negative correlation to the Vanguard Total World Equity Fund. The ETF's strategy focuses on cyclical sectors more_horizontal

Global X SuperDividend ETF invests in the top 100 highest dividend-paying equities worldwide. The ETF has a trailing 12-month distribution of almost 1 more_horizontal

International high-dividend equities are priced inexpensively compared to large-cap US stocks. I am upgrading the Global X SuperDividend ETF to a buy more_horizontal

Global X SuperDividend ETF holds about 100 high-yield stocks from developed and emerging markets. It invests heavily in the U.S. and in financials, es more_horizontal

When markets go haywire, some of the best investment opportunities can be found in monthly dividend stocks – especially when you need a slight inc more_horizontal