DEM ETF

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Broad Emerging Market ETFs category of the market, the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend ETF (DEM) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 07/13/2007.

U.S. investors tend to have a home bias when it comes to investing, which may lead to missed opportunities internationally.

The WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund ETF provides a more secure way to invest in emerging market stocks, with lower valuations and higher-than-average dividend yields. The fund focuses heavily on markets such as China and Taiwan, but has less exposure to potentially lucrative markets like Brazil, South Korea, and Indonesia. While the ETF offers a good value and appealing dividend yield, it is important for investors to keep an eye on the reliability of dividend payments.

The WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend ETF (DEM), a smart beta exchange traded fund, was launched on 07/13/2007, providing extensive coverage of the Broad Emerging Market ETFs sector.

Emerging market equities have been performing well, thanks to the increase in China equities since the beginning of the year. I recommend buying the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund ETF because of its strong performance, appealing valuation, and nearly 6% yield. The fund uses a dividend-weighted strategy, which could potentially boost returns and lower volatility compared to other investment approaches.

By Jeff Weniger, CFA, Head of Equity Strategy Key Takeaways South Korea's classification as an “emerging” or “developed” market affects funds' allocations, with some emerging markets funds having no exposure to the country. The “Korea Discount” refers to the low valuations placed on South Korea's stocks relative to stocks in other countries.

Dividend stocks, including REITs and utilities, have underperformed in recent years. Rising interest rates and increasing costs of capital have contributed to the underperformance. The beginnings of a strong dividend stock rally may have just begun on the back of some very good news.

Making its debut on 07/13/2007, smart beta exchange traded fund WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend ETF (DEM) provides investors broad exposure to the Broad Emerging Market ETFs category of the market.

The WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund ETF offers a dividend of 5.51% and the potential for capital gains if emerging markets catch up with the US. The fund's high turnover rate impacts the stability of dividend payouts. Furthermore, the risks involved with emerging markets make me reluctant to hold this in my dividend portfolio.