C+

52 / 100

$IDV

iShares International Select Dividend ETF

The distribution rate is higher than the annualized total return — part of that yield is being funded by NAV decay.

Distribution Yield

5.7%

annualized

Total Return

148%

since inception

Annualized Return

4.80%

average per year

Inception

6/11/2007

19.4 years live

Scorecard Rank

#99

of 177 funds

🎯 How IDV Scored

We grade on total return, not headline yield. A fund that pays 40% while losing 30% of its price is not doing its job.

Annualized return strength17 / 50

Average yearly total return of 4.80% since inception.

Cumulative total return22 / 25

148% in total return since the fund launched.

Yield backed by returns13 / 25

Compares the 5.7% distribution rate against 4.80% annualized return. Higher is healthier.

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Projections use IDV's historical annualized total return of 4.80% and its current 5.7% distribution rate, both held flat. Real returns will differ, distributions can be cut, and past performance does not predict future results. Taxes, fees, and return of capital are not modeled. For entertainment only — not financial advice.

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❓ IDV FAQ

What is the dividend yield of IDV?

IDV currently shows a distribution yield of 5.7%. Yield reflects the most recent distribution annualized and can change with every payment.

What is the total return of IDV since inception?

IDV has returned 148% in total since it launched on 6/11/2007, which works out to roughly 4.80% per year on average.

Is the IDV yield sustainable?

The distribution rate is higher than the annualized total return — part of that yield is being funded by NAV decay. A distribution rate that runs persistently ahead of total return generally means capital is being returned rather than earned.

How is the IDV grade calculated?

Our C+ grade combines three things: annualized total return (50 points), cumulative total return since inception (25 points), and whether annualized return keeps pace with the distribution rate (25 points). IDV scored 52 out of 100. This is our opinion only, not investment advice.