Investing Port

The Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (FIDI) tracks a proprietary index of large- and mid-cap developed market stocks that are expected to continue to pay and increase their dividends. FIDI owns less than 100 stocks. The shallow portfolio makes it less appealing as a standalone core holding, though it may be attractive to investors looking to augment their existing holdings in the hopes of earning a bit of added income. FIDI is reasonably priced, though there are cheaper competitors out there, like the Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Hedged Equity ETF (HDEF). Other rivals include the Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (EFAS), the iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV), and the WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund (DTH). Cost-conscious investors untroubled by dividend yields might consider the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IEFA) or the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA).