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E-Trade Adds To Commission-Free ETF Suite

Global X added to its lineup of income-oriented exchange traded funds Tuesday with the debut of two new products, both of which use the ETF of ETFs structure.
The new funds are the Global X&nbsp;TargetIncome 5 ETF (CBOE: TFIV) and the Global X TargetIncome Plus 2 ETF (CBOE: TFLT).
<h3>What Happened</h3>
The Global X&nbsp;TargetIncome 5 ETF follows the Wilshire TargetIncome&nbsp;5% Plus Index. The objective of the new ETF is to deliver an annualized yield of 5 percent by offering investors exposure to 11 asset classes.
TFIV&#39;s index currently allocates just over 20 percent of its weight to global stocks and another 20 percent to high-yield bonds, <a href="https://www.globalxfunds.com/content/files/TFIV-factsheet.pdf">according to issuer data</a>. Senior loans, emerging markets debt, preferred stocks and U.S. stocks are the other assets featured in the new ETF.
TFIV debuted holding six other ETFs, including two existing Global X products. The Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>) and the Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hylb#NYSE">HYLB</a>) are TFIV&#39;s top two holdings.
<h3>Why It&#39;s Important</h3>
The Global X TargetIncome Plus 2 ETF targets an annualized yield of 2 percent and tracks the Wilshire TargetIncome 10-Year Treasury +2% Plus Index.
TFLT holds six other ETFs, providing exposure to six income-generating asset classes. Junk bonds and senior loans each represent about 20 percent of the new ETF&#39;s weight. Emerging markets bonds, preferreds, global stocks and U.S. equities are also featured in TFLT.
TFLT&#39;s holdings also include the aforementioned HYLB and SDIV as well as two other Global X funds, the Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pffd#NYSE">PFFD</a>) and the Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/div#NYSE">DIV</a>).
<h3>What&#39;s Next</h3>
&ldquo;The funds rebalance on a quarterly basis to realign their exposures to their target levels of income as well as to optimize their risk. Allocations to each underlying holding are made in 5-percent&nbsp;increments, with a maximum weight of 20 percent in any one asset class,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.globalxfunds.com/introducing-targetincome/">according to Global X.</a>
TFIV has an annual fee of 0.38 percent, or $38 on a $10,000 investment, while TFLT charges 0.39 percent per year. Both ETFs are expected to pay monthly dividends.
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Global X Unveils Two Income ETFs Of ETFs

Discount brokerage giant E*Trade Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/etfc#NASDAQ">ETFC</a>) is again expanding its commission-free exchange-traded funds platform.
New ETFs to the E-Trade commission-free ETF platform include offerings from JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/jpm#NYSE">JPM</a>), Legg Mason Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/lm#NYSE">LM</a>), Michigan-based ACSI Funds, ETF Securities, Arrow Funds and Janus Henderson.
E-Trade is tussling with rivals, including Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/schw#NYSE">SCHW</a>) on fees. The brokerage fee wars include expanding commission-free offerings on ETFs. Schwab has the industry&#39;s largest commission-free ETF platform, but E-Trade has responded by bolstering its commission-free ETF suite several times over the past year.
<h3>Fee Wars</h3>
&ldquo;Schwab&#39;s cuts by lowering its fee for its active trading program and also took down its active-trader hurdle to 30+ trades per quarter from 150+ trades. So E*Trade wants to encourage long-term investing, but created an enticing deal for traders and changed their definition to allow investors who previously didn&#39;t qualify as traders to qualify as traders?&rdquo; <a href="http://www.barrons.com/articles/e-trade-more-commission-free-etfs-but-try-not-to-trade-them-so-much-1502378331">reported Barron&#39;s</a>.
As is often the case with lower commissions or commission-free offerings, the devil is in the details. In the case of E-Trade clients, those wanting to realize the benefits of ETFs without commissions should hold those funds for more than 30 days.
There are currently about 150 ETFs available on a commission-free basis to E-Trade clients.
<h3>Established Names</h3>
Earlier this, E-Trade added ETFs from Guggenheim Investments, IndexIQ, John Hancock and ETF Securities, among others, to its commission-free platform.
Well-known ETFs currently available sans commission to E-Trade clients include the WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/hedj#NYSE">HEDJ</a>), WisdomTree India Earnings Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/epi#NYSE">EPI</a>) and the Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>).
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The Global X Funds (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/div#NYSE">DIV</a>) invests in high dividend stocks. As seasoned dividend investors know, high dividend stocks can be vulnerable to rising interest rates.
Still, DIV mustered a 2016 gain of 10.6 percent, though that lagged the 12 percent returned by the S&amp;P 500. Kudos to DIV for being slightly less volatile than the benchmark U.S. equity index.
DIV, which debuted in the first quarter of 2013, tracks the Indxx SuperDividend U.S. Low Volatility Index. In addition to featuring high-yielding stocks, DIV&#39;s index searches for those names that have displayed low betas against the S&amp;P 500.
<h3>Interest Rate Hikes And DIV</h3>
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the only time in 2016 in December and is aiming for three rate hikes this year, but that does not mean DIV should fall out of favor.
&ldquo;Despite the recent upswing in 10 year US treasury yields, we saw that many high dividend paying stocks responded neutrally or mildly positively,&rdquo; said Global X <a href="https://www.globalxfunds.com/the-feds-rate-hike-and-high-dividend-strategies/">in a recent note</a>. &ldquo;We found a slight positive correlation between the SuperDividend suite of ETFs prices and 10 year US treasury yields, indicating that as 10 year US treasury yields increased, there was a slight increase in the prices of the SuperDividend ETFs. The chart below [available at the previous link] also shows the correlations of the 10 year US treasury yields to the price changes of the broad US fixed income benchmark.&rdquo;
DIV&#39;s stablemates include the Global X Funds (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>) and the Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdem#NYSE">SDEM</a>), among others.
<h3>DIV's Alternative Asset Class Exposure</h3>
While DIV allocates more than 22 percent of its weight to utilities stocks, its largest sector weight, the ETF also features exposure to alternative asset classes such as mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs) and master limited partnerships (MLPs). Those high-yielding asset classes combine for over 34 percent of DIV&#39;s lineup, <a href="http://www.globalxfunds.com/content/files/DIV-factsheet-July16.pdf">according to issuer data</a>.
Over time, reinvesting dividends from high-yield stocks has the potential to bolster a portfolio&#39;s total returns. In turn, that notion bolsters the case for long-term investors to consider an ETF like DIV.
&ldquo;We have conducted research on the performance of <a href="https://www.globalxfunds.com/the-rising-importance-of-high-dividend-stocks/">high dividend payers in a rising rate environment</a> and found that high dividend payers tend to perform well in environments where interest rates are increasingly gradually. This relationship is due to the fact that high dividend payers exhibit value characteristics and tend to benefit from a strengthening economy with mild inflation, which is often the case when 10 year treasury yields are moderately increasing,&rdquo; added Global X.
The $351.3 million SDIV has a trailing 12-month distribution rate of almost 7 percent.

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A High Divided ETF Confronts The Fed

Conventional wisdom dictates that when equity markets slump, dividend stocks are usually less bad than their non-dividend counterparts. Assuming conventional wisdom is accurate, it is reasonable to say emerging markets investors are feeling let down by dividend exchange-traded funds.
While developing world equities and the related ETFs tumbled over the past few years, emerging markets dividend funds offered investors little shelter from that storm. In some cases, some previously favored emerging markets dividend ETFs delivered worse returns than traditional indexes of developing world stocks.
That scenario appears to be changing for the better, and that could mean it is time to give a newer player in this space a look: the Global X SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdem#NYSE">SDEM</a>).
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SDEM is part of Global X&#39;s SuperDividend suite, which includes well-known funds such as the Global X SuperDividend ETF (Global X Funds (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>)) and the Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/div#NYSE">DIV</a>).
<h3>Happy First Birthday, SDEM!</h3>
SDEM, which turned one earlier this month can hold stocks from Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.
The ETF holds nearly 50 stocks and for investors familiar with emerging markets dividend payers, SDEM&#39;s country lineup is not too surprising. China and Russia, the two largest emerging markets dividend payers at the country level, combine for over 41 percent <a href="http://www.globalxfunds.com/content/files/sdem-factsheets-mar16.pdf">of SDEM&#39;s weight</a>, with Brazil checking in at almost 14.6 percent.
<h3>Allocations</h3>
As is the case with many emerging markets ETFs, SDEM is heavy on financial services stocks with an allocation of over 28 percent to that group. That is more than double the ETF&#39;s second-largest sector weight, which is energy at 13.9 percent. SDEM&#39;s high combined exposure to financial services and energy names is not surprising because, in emerging markets, those are <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/16/03/7754460/it-looks-like-2009-for-this-etf">two</a> of the more dependable sectors for dividends.
One thing SDEM has working against it is size. Size fanatics will likely eschew the ETF because it has just $3.2 million in assets under management, but that figure belies other high points with this fund. For example, SDEM is up more than 5 percent this year and sports a 30-day SEC yield of almost 6 percent. Not only that, but SDEM pays its dividend monthly, a rarity among emerging markets dividend ETFs.
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A High Dividend Avenue To Emerging Markets Stocks

Global X Funds has never been one to shy away from unconventional income strategies and their existing forays into this space have been largely successful.

	For example, the Global X SuperDividend ETF (Global X Funds (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>)) has accumulated over $1 billion in total assets by searching out some of the highest yielding REITs, MLPs and financial stocks in the world.
<h3>YieldCo Index</h3>
	To build upon their suite of income products through an alternative asset class, they recently released the Global X Yieldco Index ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/ylco#NASDAQ">YLCO</a>). This new ETF will trade on the NASDAQ exchange and feature a 0.65 percent expense ratio.

	According to the <a href="http://www.globalxfunds.com/YLCO/FS">fund fact sheet</a>, &quot;A YieldCo is a dividend growth-oriented public company, created by a parent company, which bundles renewable and/or conventional long-term contracted operating assets in order to generate systematic cash flows.&quot;
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<h3>A Closer Look</h3>
	At launch, YLCO will contain well-known stocks such as First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/fslr#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) and Sunedison Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sune#NYSE">SUNE</a>). The portfolio will also be diversified on a global scale as well. The United States makes up 56 percent of the stock allocation, with the majority of the remaining companies domiciled in the United Kingdom and Canada.

	&quot;YieldCos are an emerging asset class that meets many of the key investment characteristics investors are looking for, such as high current income, low volatility and the opportunity for dividend growth,&quot; said Jay Jacobs, research analyst at Global X Funds. &quot;We are excited to bring this asset class to investors who have traditionally looked to MLPs and REITs for alternative income exposure.&quot;
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	One of the advantages of these YieldCos is that a large percentage of their profits are returned to shareholders in the form of dividends. The Global YieldCo Index currently has a yield just over 3.00 percent. In addition, income from YLCO will be distributed on a quarterly basis.

	This new alternative income ETF will offer investors an innovative tool to tap into proven cash flow in renewable energy and should certainly be on your radar.
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Global X Debuts New YieldCo ETF

Global X launched two new super-dividend ETFs to try and provide income-seeking investors with a high-yield option in the current low interest-rate environment.

	To date, Global X&#39;s super-dividend and income products have been a huge success, as the firm has over $1.5 billion in assets between three existing ETFs. With their Global X SuperDividend ETF (Global X Funds) (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>) amassing over $1 billion in four years and the two year-old <a href="http:&quot;//www.globalxfunds.com/DIV&quot;">Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF</a> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/div#NYSE">DIV</a>) and <a href="http://www.globalxfunds.com/SPFF">Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF</a> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/spff#NYSE">SPFF</a>) accounting for the remainder of the assets.

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	With nearly every country besides the U.S. either cutting or considering cutting interest rates this year, it has been difficult to find attractive yields in both the U.S. and abroad. This had led to new creative ETFs hitting the market, as both issuers and investors need to think outside the box.

	Highlighted below are Global X&#39;s newest additions to their SuperDividend family.
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	Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF</h3>

	The Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF (NASDAQ: SRET) is designed to track an index of REITs that have a high dividend yield as well as possess low volatility. The index screens for the 60 highest yielding REITs and then picks the top 30 that show the lowest levels of volatility.

	Australian REITs account for 11 percent of the ETFs weighting, which is favorable considering the Australian reserve bank seems to be continuing their cutting of interest rates, making the yields more attractive to local investors. SRET opened for trading on March 17 at $15.19. The ETF has an expense ratio of 0.58 percent.
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	Global X SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF</h3>

	The <a href="http://www.globalxfunds.com/SDEM">Global X SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF</a> (NASDAQ: SDEM) is made up of 50 emerging market companies from around the world that have distributed consistently high dividends for two years.

	The holdings are distributed across 12 countries with Brazil at 18 percent, China at 16 percent and Russia 15 percent being the most heavily weighted countries. The top weighted sectors are financials at 23 percent and utilities at 15 percent. The ETF began trading March 17 at $14.98, and it has an expense ratio of 0.65 percent.

2 New Super-Dividend ETFs

Global X Funds has expanded its suite of income-oriented ETFs to include two new high yield funds with an international twist.&nbsp;

	The Global X SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF (NYSE: SDEM) and Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF (NYSE: SRET) began trading on Monday and offer investors unique ways to diversify their portfolios.

	SDEM follows an index of 50 equally weighted high yield emerging market stocks that have consistently paid dividends over at least the last two years.&nbsp;

	The top country allocations in this index include Brazil, China, Russia, and South Africa.&nbsp;

	This new offering will go head to head with the well-established WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/dem#NYSE">DEM</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/ediv#NYSE">EDIV</a>).&nbsp;

	Both ETFs offer 30-day SEC yields in excess of 5 percent and have different exposure to both underlying country and sector allocations.

	One of the distinctive features of SDEM will be its monthly dividend, which is a departure from the traditional quarterly schedule.&nbsp;

	This may be an attractive feature for investors that prefer smaller and more regular income from overseas holdings.&nbsp; SDEM will debut with an expense ratio of 0.65 percent as well.&nbsp;

	The second notable unveiling, SRET, will focus on an index of 30 real estate investment trusts that rank among the highest yielding globally.&nbsp;

	Real estate ETFs are traditionally segregated by traditional diversified REITs and high yielding mortgage REITs.&nbsp;

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	However, SRET will feature a combination of the two industry classes, which should result in a higher aggregate dividend stream than a diversified global fund such as theSPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/rwo#NYSE">RWO</a>).&nbsp;

	SRET will also feature a monthly dividend payment, which is another differentiating factor from conventional real estate ETFs.&nbsp; This new fund will feature an expense ratio of 0.58 percent as well.&nbsp;

	Global X has a history of combining multiple asset classes within its dividend funds, which has resulted in successful adoption by yield hungry investors.

	The Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>) has over $1 billion in assets dedicated to common stocks, REITs, and other alternative income securities.&nbsp; &nbsp;

EDIV

Global X Adds New REIT And Emerging Market Dividend ETFs

Finding stocks that are yielding more than 5 percent is difficult, considering the heights of the equity markets. Unless companies are actively raising their dividends, each marginal move higher in share price reduces the yield of their stock.

	This problem has become especially poignant to equity investors that are relying on their portfolio to generate a steady income stream.&nbsp; Fortunately, there are several ETFs that can solve this vexing issue with their overseas exposure.
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	1) Global X Superdividend ETF</h3>

	The Global X Superdividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>) has more than $1.1 billion dedicated to 100 high dividend-paying stocks around the globe. This ETF takes an equal weighted approach to construct its portfolio and distributes income on a monthly basis. The current 30-day SEC yield of SDIV is 6.10 percent, and it charges an expense ratio of 0.58 percent.

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	So far this year, SDIV has shown that shareholders are not only receiving an excellent income stream, but also capital appreciation as well. This ETF has gained 14.41 percent amid exposure to both developed and emerging markets.
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	2) Guggenheim S&amp;P Global Dividend Opportunities Index ETF</h3>

	Another high yield competitor is the Guggenheim S&amp;P Global Dividend Opportunities Index ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/lvl#NYSE">LVL</a>), which also houses 100 dividend-paying equities. This ETF currently has an SEC 30-day yield of 5.98 percent with heavy exposure to financials, utilities and telecommunication stocks. In addition, the largest country exposure in LVL is Australia, followed by the United States and Canada.

	Despite the strong yield, this ETF may suffer from the fact that its expense ratio is on the higher end at 0.90 percent, and it only distributes income on a quarterly basis.&nbsp;
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	3) SPDR S&amp;P International Dividend ETF</h3>

	Finally, the International Dividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/dwx#NYSE">DWX</a>) rounds out our list of sky-high dividend payers. This ETF is dedicated strictly to international stocks and eschews exposure to the United States. DWX has 123 holdings that must have a total market cap greater than $1 billion to be admitted into the fund.

	This ETF currently has a 30-day SEC yield of 5.09 percent and charges an expense ratio of 0.45 percent.&nbsp; So far this year, DWX has gained nearly 9 percent and is 3 percent off its highs amid a volatile summer in European markets.

	Each of these ETFs offers a unique index construction and solid income stream for global equity investors.

Guggenheim S&P Global Dividend Opportunities Index ETF

3 Global ETFs With Sky-High Dividends

ETF Outlook for the Week of April 21, 2014:

	PowerShares QQQ (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/qqq#NYSE">QQQ</a>)

	It is a big week for earnings, especially the NASDAQ 100 stocks. Of the 100 stocks in the index, 32 will be reporting earnings this week. The stocks represent over 50 percent of the market cap of the index and therefore the ETF.

	After pulling back eight percent from a decade-high, the ETF has started to rally and is coming into the week on a four-session winning streak. The next few days will be critical to the near-term direction of the ETF and investors should expect volatility with the large amount of earnings set to be released.

	First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/qcln#NYSE">QCLN</a>)

	Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), the ETF’s largest holding, will begin making deliveries to China this week. After falling with all the high-flying stocks over the last month, TSLA is trying to find support and the news regarding China could help stop the bleeding.

	See also: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/news/14/04/4479724/energy-etfs-surge-on-higher-commodity-prices">Energy ETFs Surge On Higher Commodity Prices</a>

	Other stocks in the ETF in the news are the battery makers; Plug Power (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/plug#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) is giving a business update Monday and it has the stock and its competitors that are also in the ETF a boost in pre-market trading. Add in the news last week the government is planning on $4 billion in green energy subsidies and QCLN should be in focus this week.

	SPDR Energy ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/xle#NYSE">XLE</a>)

	The energy stocks have quietly been one of the best performers this year. XLE broke above $91.42 last week, which was the old all-time high set in 2008. Any time an ETF can breakout above a multi-year high it is a bullish signal.

	However, when it is able to achieve that feat when the market is struggling to hit new highs it shows relative strength and is even more bullish. Keep an eye on the energy stocks this week to see if the breakout continues. All pullbacks should remain above the $91 area for the ETF to remain healthy.

	Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>)

	The basket of stocks from around the globe is hitting a new multi-year high, outperforming the U.S. market as well as its international peers. The ETF is highly concentrated in the U.S. (24 percent), Australia (20 percent), U.K. (11 percent), and France (10 percent).

	The diverse ETF invests in 100 of the highest yielding stocks in the world with the financials, utilities, and REITs representing about 45 percent of the portfolio. The ETF currently yields a whopping 6.1 percent and has been showing great relative strength. A strong mix of equity exposure as well as income has made SDIV an attractive investment option.

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ETF Outlook For The Week Of April 21, 2014 (QQQ, QCLN, XLE, SDIV, TSLA)

ETF Outlook for the market and ETFs for the week of October 28, 2013.

	New Highs for Stocks – SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/spy#NYSE">SPY</a>)

	A new all-time high for the S&amp;P 500 to end the week as the market preps to move into the best 6 months of the year. Now that the “sell in May and go away” part of the year is about to expire at the end of October, investors can forget about the old Wall Street indicator. That being said, it does not suggest the market will not experience some rough patches before next May.

	In the short-term, SPY has been up 12 of the last 14 sessions and is due for a pullback from an oversold level. Initial support for SPY will be at $173.50, or a 1.5 percent pullback from Friday’s closing price. Do not be shocked to see the ETF drift even lower in the days ahead as money shifts at the end of the month. The next support level to watch is the $171 area. Long-term, the trend is extremely bullish and all pullbacks are still considered buying opportunities.

	Technology is Hot – SPDR Technology ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/xlk#NYSE">XLK</a>)

	Recent breakouts by large-cap tech stocks like Google (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/goog#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Amazon.com (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/amzn#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) have XLK sitting at its best closing price ever. The combination of decent valuations and above-average earnings growth has investors rushing into the sector in 2013. For the year the ETF is up 16 percent.

	Chasing the recent surge in the sector is not the best option for investors, a better strategy would be to look for some weakness in the coming days to begin building a position. It is important to note that Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) makes up 15 percent of the ETF and is the single largest holding. If AAPL makes any big moves in either direction it will have a direct affect on the ETF.

	The Mystery that is Gold – SPDR Gold ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/gld#NYSE">GLD</a>)

	Over the last 10 month GLD has been a great underperformer as the price of gold remains in a long-term downtrend. The ETF has fallen by nearly 20 percent this year and the charts have yet to signal the end of the trend. That being said, over the last two weeks the precious metal has bee rallying after as investors lean towards more Fed stimulus into next year.

	The million-dollar question is whether this is a short-term bounce or the beginning of a new uptrend. While in the short-term the ETF has showed some creative patterns, the long-term chart shows the recent action as merely a short-term bounce. The levels to watch on GLD are $132.78 on the upside and support lies at $121.85.

	The Dividend Comeback – Global X Super Dividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>)

	An ETF that offers investors exposure to 100 stocks from around the globe and also pays a dividend yield of 7.45 percent sounds like a must-own. SDIV does just that as it invests in 100 of the highest dividend yielding stocks in the world. The largest exposure is to the U.S. at 27 percent, followed by Australia at 19 percent, and the U.K. at 12 percent.

	The ETF has lagged the U.S. market this year with a gain of 9.4 percent, but closed out last week 3 cents from a new multi-year high. The middle of the year was not kind to the ETF as income-producing investments were hurt as interest rates increased.

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The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond currently stands at 2.68 percent, which is well off the lows of the year.

	Historically speaking the yield remains below the average and has a long way to go to get back to where many income investors would like to see it. As the baby boomers move into retirement mode the search for regular income becomes a priority.

	Unfortunately for many, the yields on bonds are not enough to generate the income need for the golden years.

	Investors have turned to equity ETFs that offer a basket of stocks that produce above-average income to combat the low bond yields. The world of equity ETFs that focus on dividends stocks has been growing as demand from investors has increased.

	There are two ETFs in the group that are offering yields well above that of the 10-year Treasury and give investors the potential of capital gains via the stock market.

	Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>)

	The ETF tracks the performance of 100 equally weighted companies that rank among the highest dividend yielding equities in the world. The basket of stocks cover several continents with the U.S. the largest with an allocation of 27 percent. Australia makes up 19 percent, followed by the U.K. at 12 percent. The sector breakdown is also diverse with the financials at 18 percent, utilities at 13 percent, and telecom at 12 percent.

	 In 2013 the ETF has lagged the major indices with a gain of only 5 percent, but a recent rally has pushed it close to a 4-month high. What makes the ETF attractive to income-seeking investors is the 30-day SEC yield of 6.5 percent. The beat, which measures the volatility versus the S&amp;P 500 is 1.08, which is impressive considering the yield it is offering. The expense ratio is 0.58 percent.

	iShares International Select Dividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/idv#NYSE">IDV</a>)

	When the U.S. is removed from the equation the end result is IDV. The ETF focuses on 100 high dividend-yielding stocks from around the globe sans the U.S. The top countries represented include Australia at 18 percent, the U.K. at 16 percent, and France at 14 percent. A total of six sectors represent at least 10 percent of the portfolio giving investors instant diversification.

	Year-to-date the ETF has been able to move higher by 10 percent and is closing in on a 10-year high. The current 30-day SEC yield of 4.8 percent is nearly double that of the 10-year Treasury. The expense ratio is 0.50 percent.

	Both ETFs offer investors the ability to generate income greater than the bond market, however there is added risk with the exposure to the global equity markets. Investors should not consider the ETFs as replacements for bond ETFs, but they can be utilized as income-producing vehicles.

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Big Income From Equity ETFs (IDV, SDIV)

These days, there is no dearth of dividend ETFs for investors to choose from. 

Some might even say the dividend ETF party is getting crowded. To be sure, it is a daunting task for any ETF to go up against well-entrenched behemoths such as the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/vig#NYSE">VIG</a>) and the SPDR S&amp;P Dividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdy#NYSE">SDY</a>). 

Those are fine funds, but worth noting is the fact that dividend ETFs are <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/13/03/3443830/what-type-of-dividend-etfs-are-winning-in-2013">an evolving sub-segment of the ETF universe</a>, giving investors some interesting new options in addition to the old guard.

While conventional wisdom, flawed as it may be, says investors should wait for new ETFs to gain traction, some <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/13/03/3417752/embrace-these-new-etfs">new dividend funds are worthy of consideration</a> by income investors right now. Consider this pair of newly minted ETFs.

Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/div#NYSE">DIV</a>)
Global X has been active on the new product front this year. Just this week, the issuer has <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/13/04/3472175/under-the-hood-a-different-etf-way-to-asia">SDIV</a>). SDIV's combination of a trailing 12-month yield of almost eight percent, a monthly dividend and being less volatile than comparable international developed markets dividend ETFs has been recognized by investors. 

Last August, SDIV crossed the $100 million in assets management level. That number was $465.2 million as of April 2, <a href="http://www.globalxfunds.com/SDIV">according to Global X data</a>.

Regarding DIV, there are no guarantees it will follow the same trajectory as SDIV, but the former is off to a fine start. DIV has already accumulated $19.2 million in assets under management following its March 11 debut.

That success is not surprising because not only does DIV tap into the income theme, it is also a low volatility play. The new ETF tracks the INDXX SuperDividend U.S. Low Volatility Index and low volatility funds have been among the most prodigious gathers of assets this year. Like SDIV, DIV uses an equal-weight approach, meaning none of its 50 holdings account for more than 2.34 percent of the ETF's total weight.

Familiar names in DIV's top-10 lineup include Lockheed Martin (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/lmt#NYSE">LMT</a>) and Merck (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/mrk#NYSE">MRK</a>). DIV has an annual expense ratio of 0.45 percent and it is expected the ETF will pay a monthly dividend.

PowerShares S&amp;P 500 High Dividend Portfolio (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sphd#NYSE">SPHD</a>)
The PowerShares S&amp;P 500 High Dividend Portfolio is certainly more seasoned than DIV having debuted in October, but that is still young enough to be considered a "new" ETF. 

SPHD actually represents a case study in why waiting for some new ETFs to mature can prove foolhardy. The fund has gained 9.4 percent since its debut and just a 100-share investment would have already brought investors more than $50 in income. SPHD <a href="http://www.invescopowershares.com/products/overview.aspx?ticker=SPHD#dist">does pay a monthly dividend</a>.

Like DIV, SPHD is an income/low volatility play. The PowerShares offering tracks the S&amp;P 500 Low Volatility High Dividend Index, "which is composed of 50 securities traded on the S&amp;P 500 Index that historically have provided high dividend yields and low volatility," according to the issuer.

Again, investors have embraced the dividend/low volatility combination. SPHD now has $103.5 million in assets under management, but about $69.4 million of that total has come in just this year, <a href="http://www.invescopowershares.com/flows/">according to PowerShares flow data</a>.

SPHD, which also holds 50 stocks, has an expense ratio of 0.3 percent. Top-10 holdings include Abbott Labs (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/abt#NYSE">ABT</a>), AT&amp;T (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>) and Altria (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>).

For more on new ETFs, click <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/13/03/3417752/embrace-these-new-etfs">here</a>.

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2 New Dividend ETFs to Consider

There is a deeply flawed school of thought prominent in the world of exchange-traded products and it applies directly to new ETFs and ETNs. Many investors believe they should wait for new funds to mature before getting involved.

"Mature" means wait for a new ETF to gain assets and sufficient average daily trading volume, though neither metric has ever been scientifically linked to an ETF's total returns. 

Think about that for a moment. By waiting for Investor A to get commit capital to a new ETF, Investor B is succumbing to the same follow-the-herd mentality that has doomed market participants for years. 

Here is real world example of what can happen when investors play the waiting game with new ETFs and by "new," it is funds that are less than a year old that are being referred to. The PowerShares S&amp;P 500 High Dividend Portfolio (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sphd#NYSE">SPHD</a>) debuted on October 18, 2012. 

Although SPHD has yet to reach the overrated $100 million in assets under management threshold, volume is decent at over 60,000 shares per day and only once during the fourth quarter did the midpoint on SPHD's bid/ask spread exceed 50 basis points above the ETF's net asset value. Since its debut, SPHD has gained nearly seven percent and has delivered four dividend payments (it pays a monthly dividend) totaling about 41.5 cents per share. 

To be fair, not all new ETFs merit investors' consideration, but not all of these funds should be ignored, either. At least not simply because they are new. The following rookie ETFs are worth looking at right now and all of them debuted this year.

PIMCO Foreign Currency Strategy ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/forx#NYSE">FORX</a>)
The PIMCO name certainly helps and that is perhaps one reason why the PIMCO Foreign Currency Strategy ETF is off to an impressive start having attracted $26.6 million in AUM in just over a month of trading. FORX is an actively managed ETF, meaning investors will pay up a bit for the privilege of PIMCO management, though an expense ratio of 0.65 percent is decent among actively managed products.

FORX invests "in currencies, currency forwards, or fixed income securities denominated in the currencies of foreign (non-U.S.) countries" and "intends to limit its exposure to any one currency to 20% and to maintain a portfolio duration between zero and three years," <a href="http://www.pimcoetfs.com/Funds/Pages/FORX.aspx?WT.svl=nav">according to PIMCO</a>.

What is attractive about FORX is its allocations to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/13/02/3364212/two-non-easing-country-etfs-shining-bright">countries that have not engaged in currency debasement via monetary easing</a>. For example, Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand combine for nearly 39 percent of the new ETF's weight.

Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/div#NYSE">DIV</a>)
This one will really get the naysayers going because the Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF is not even a week old. However, DIV is not offering up an opaque concept that warrants a wait-and-see approach. Rather, the new fund is quite straight forward. 

Home to 50 stocks that are almost equally weighted, DIV is the U.S. complement to the successful Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>). SDIV crossed the $100 million AUM level in August and has since more than quadrupled that total. For a moment, think about what would have happened if an investor was thinking about buying SDIV in May 2012 and declined in the essence of waiting for the ETF to reach $100 million in assets. 

That investor's entry point was about 10 percent and he missed out on three months of dividends because SDIV pays a monthly dividend. There are no guarantees DIV will follow a same trajectory, but Global X does expect DIV will pay a monthly dividend. Investors can take comfort in the fact that DIV is home to plenty of familiar, low-beta names such as Dow components AT&amp;T (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>), Merck (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/mrk#NYSE">MRK</a>) and Verizon (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/vz#NYSE">VZ</a>).

WisdomTree Global Corporate Bond Fund (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/glcb#NASDAQ">GLCB</a>)
For the investor looking for a complement to or a yield above that of the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/lqd#NYSE">LQD</a>), the newly minted WisdomTree Global Corporate Bond Fund is a credible option. 

GLCB debuted at the end of January and should not be viewed as a high-risk version of LQD. U.S. issues account for almost 52 percent of the new ETF's weight and half the holdings are rated A or AA with another 21.7 percent garnering a BBB rating. Overall, GLCB offers exposure to 15 countries, including four emerging markets.

GLCB's effective duration if 5.54 years with an embedded income yield of 3.72 percent, <a href="http://www.wisdomtree.com/etfs/fund-details-fixed-income.aspx?etfid=81">according to WisdomTree data</a>. The ETF's 30-day SEC yield is 35 basis points higher than LQD's.

For more on ETFs, click <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/etfs">here</a>.

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Embrace These New ETFs

Looking to capitalize on the success of its popular Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>), Global X introduced a U.S.-focused equivalent today in the form of the Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/div#NYSE">DIV</a>).

Given its name, it is obvious the Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF is a direct play on one prominent theme, that being investors' thirst for dividends and yield. However, the new ETF features an added source of allure for conservative. DIV tracks the INDXX SuperDividend U.S. Low Volatility Index, indicating the ETF is also play on <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/13/02/3378741/more-low-vol-etfs-your-broker-forgot-to-mention">the soaring popularity of low volatility products</a>.

With an annual expense ratio of 0.45 percent, DIV is home to 50 stocks and caps sector weights at 25 percent. DIV's largest sector weights are 24 percent each to real estate investment trusts and utilities with master limited partnerships and telecommunications receiving weights of 18 percent and 12 percent, respectively, <a href="http://www.globalxfunds.com/DIV/FS">according to Global X data</a>.

Like SDIV, DIV uses an equal-weight approach so no holding currently exceeds a weight of two percent. DIV's lineup includes Altria (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>), Ameren (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/aee#NYSE">AEE</a>), AT&amp;T (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/bmy#NYSE">BMY</a>).

Arguably, part of the reason SDIV has seen its assets under management total soar to over $384 million as of March 11 from $100 million in the third quarter of 2012 is <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/13/02/3368316/the-monthly-dividend-etf-difference">because the ETF pays a monthly dividend</a>. Global X expects that DIV will do the same.

Additionally, DIV applies a filter to "exclude companies that are most likely to cut their dividends, as determined by the Index provider. Furthermore, all companies are reviewed on a quarterly basis and can be removed from the Index if they forecast a significant dividend cut," according to Global X.

To be eligible for inclusion in the new ETF's index, holdings must have paid dividends for at least the past two years, have a market value of at least $500 million and average daily trading volume in dollar terms of at least $1 million over the past six months at the time the fund rebalances.

"“In an environment where people are seeking monthly income, the SuperDividend U.S. ETF offers convenient access to 50 high yielding companies in the US through one security," said Bruno del Ama, chief executive officer of Global X Funds, in a statement. "Based on the research we have conducted, we believe very high-yielding dividend stocks are generally overlooked and may play an important role in a portfolio."

That research includes the fact that "dividend payers in the 6-10% range showed similar risk characteristics
to 0-2% and 2-6% dividend payers," according to Global X.

To that point, DIV could prove popular with investors if it follows a similar volatility as SDIV has. Over the past year, SDIV has been about 400 basis points less volatile than the iShares Dow Jones International Select Dividend Index Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/idv#NYSE">IDV</a>) and noticeably less volatile than other diversified developed market dividend and non-dividend ETFs.

For more on dividend ETFs, click <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/13/02/3368316/the-monthly-dividend-etf-difference">here</a>.

A Look at a New Super Dividend ETF

Finding ETFs that pay monthly dividends is not a difficult task. 

Well, it is not that difficult if an investor is looking at <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/12/05/2573295/more-monthly-dividend-etfs-emlc-pey-eld">any number of bond ETFs or those funds that track preferred stocks</a>, among other asset classes. 

However, despite the rising number of equity-based dividend ETFs, the number of funds that hold stocks and deliver monthly payouts is paltry compared to ETFs tracking bonds, preferreds and other assets known for 12-times-a-year dividends.

The good news is there are some equity-based ETFs that pay monthly dividends. The better news is this number is rising as well. In November, WisdomTree (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/wetf#NASDAQ">WETF</a>) announced it was moving four of its dividend funds to monthly payouts, bringing the number of ETFs issued by the firm <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/news/12/11/3061856/wisdomtree-moving-to-monthly-payouts-for-u-s-dividend-etfs">with monthly payouts to six</a>.

It is not a stretch to say that many income investors would prefer 12 payouts per year over once, twice or four times. Not surprisingly, investors will also want to know if there is an advantage to owning monthly dividend ETFs compared to traditional fare when it comes to overall returns. What follows are a few examples aimed at discovering if monthly dividend stock ETFs are truly advantageous. 

PowerShares High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers Portfolio (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/pey#NYSE">PEY</a>)
Somewhat overlooked in the dividend ETF conversation, the PowerShares High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers Portfolio has been around for a while. PEY debuted in late 2004 and now has almost $293 million in assets under management. This ETF also shares something in common with some of its larger dividend ETF brethren. 

That trait is using a selection methodology that centers around length of a constituent's dividend increase streak. As is the case with the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/vig#NYSE">VIG</a>), PEY's holdings must have dividend increase streaks <a href="http://www.indxis.com/NASDAQ.html">of at least a decade</a> to be eligible for inclusion.

Beyond the fact that PEY pays a monthly dividend and VIG pays quarterly, there are significant differences between the two. For example, PEY is home to 50 stocks, about a third of the size of VIG's roster. The PowerShares offering <a href="http://www.invescopowershares.com/products/overview.aspx?ticker=PEY">also allocates over 46 percent of its weight to small-caps</a>. Importantly, PEY has a trailing 12-month yield of almost 4.1 percent compared to 2.2 percent for VIG.

Over time, PEY has delivered the goods for investors. Including paid dividends, the ETF is up nearly 12 percent in the past year, 24.4 percent over the past two years and nearly 48 percent over the past three years.

Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>)
A mistake that has previously been made is the comparison of the Global X SuperDividend ETF to U.S.-focused dividend funds. Given that U.S. stocks only account for <a href="http://www.globalxfunds.com/SDIV/FS">27.4 percent of SDIV's weight, those comparisons are off-base</a>. 

Using an equal-weight approach that tracks 100 stocks that rank among the world's highest dividend payers, SDIV has become one of the fastest-growing dividend ETFs on the market today. In August, the ETF <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/12/08/2855549/global-x-superdividend-etf-reaches-100m-in-aum">passed the $100 million in AUM mark</a>. Today, the fund has over $355.2 million in assets.

While SDIV does hold some U.S. stocks, a fair comparison can be made against the iShares Dow Jones International Select Dividend Index Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/idv#NYSE">IDV</a>). Beyond SDIV's monthly dividend and IDV's quarterly payout, perhaps the comparison is not all that fair.

For example, SDIV has a 30-day SEC yield of about seven percent compared to 4.28 percent for IDV. Over the past year, SDIV has returned 10.4 percent compared to 9.9 percent for IDV. That difference may not sound large, and some investors might be apt to pick IDV because of its lower fees (0.5 percent per year compared to 0.58 percent for SDIV). However, IDV is far more volatile than SDIV. Over the past year, <a href="http://www.etfreplay.com/charts.aspx">SDIV's volatility is 400 basis less than IDV's</a>. 

WisdomTree Total Dividend Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/dtd#NYSE">DTD</a>)
The WisdomTree Total Dividend Fund migrated to the monthly dividend plan in late November, so the data set for how that is affecting the fund is still small. DTD, which is home to more than 900 stocks, is a departure from the dividend increase streak methodology. 

Rather, this ETF's index is weighted "to reflect the proportionate share of the aggregate cash dividends each component company is projected to pay in the coming year, based on the most recently declared dividend per share," <a href="http://www.wisdomtree.com/etfs/index-details.aspx?IndexID=1">according to the issuer</a>.

In other words, the largest U.S. dividend payers in dollar terms occupy the top spots in this ETF. Think AT&amp;T (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>), Exxon Mobil (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/xom#NYSE">XOM</a>), and yes, even Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>). 

Arguably it is DTD's screening methodology more than its monthly payouts that impact the ETF's returns. That said, DTD has outperformed comparable rivals such as VIG and the iShares High Dividend Equity Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/hdv#NYSE">HDV</a>) over the past three months.

For more on ETFs, click <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/etfs">here</a>.

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Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Wednesday, February 20, 2013.

Give the iShares S&amp;P Global Materials Index Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/mxi#NYSE">MXI</a>) a look.

Is the Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sil#NYSE">SIL</a>) ready to bounce?

Grab some dividends with the Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>).

Emerging markets plays of the day: iShares MSCI Malaysia Index Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/ewm#NYSE">EWM</a>), iShares MSCI Mexico Investable Index Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/eww#NYSE">EWW</a>) and the iShares MSCI Taiwan Index Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/ewt#NYSE">EWT</a>).

Forex play of the day: CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/fxa#NYSE">FXA</a>).

Bond play of the day: Pimco Total Return ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/bond#NYSE">BOND</a>).

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ETFs to Watch February 20, 2013 (BOND, EWW, FXA)

Here is the ETF Professor's ETF Watch List for Monday December 10, 2012.

The iPath DJ-UBS Cotton TR Sub-Index ETN (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/bal#NYSE">BAL</a>) is showing signs of life.

The iShares Dow Jones US Technology Index Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/iyw#NYSE">IYW</a>) is must-watch TV.

Keep an eye on the Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>).

Emerging markets plays of the day: Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/gxg#NYSE">GXG</a>), PowerShares India Portfolio (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/pin#NYSE">PIN</a>) and the iShares MSCI China Index Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/mchi#NYSE">MCHI</a>).

Forex play of the day: ProShares UltraShort Yen (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/ycs#NYSE">YCS</a>).

Bond play of the day: ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/tbt#NYSE">TBT</a>).

iPath DJ-UBStton SubindexTotal Return ETN

iShares Dow Jones US Technology Sector Index Fund

MCHI

ProShares UltraShort Lehman 20+ Year Treasury

ETFs to Watch December 10, 2012 (IYW, MCHI, TBT)

As the old saying goes, it is difficult teaching an old dog new tricks. Some psychologists might argue it is even harder to get humans to change their ways. When it comes to investors' application of ETFs, trying to change old habits can prove to be a laborious task. 

That much is borne out in a <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203347104578103021699459866.html">Wall Street Journal piece</a> published earlier this month about new dividend ETFs. In the essence of fairness, that article is by no means a "hit piece." However, it is standard fare regarding new ETFs.

Even some professionals do not like the unfamiliar and unknown, that much is highlighted by the sources quoted in the aforementioned piece. This goes back to the argument of letting new ETFs age as of they barrels of single-malt scotch. The difference is there standard time frames at which scotch becomes perfectly aged. 

No one has come up with such uniformity for ETFs. As such, "new" is often equated with excessive levels risk. At least that is the implication made by those that stick with older dividend ETFs. The other side of the coin is that there is a cost for comfort in the form of missed returns. These new-ish ETFs prove that fact.

Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>)
The Global X SuperDividend ETF does allocate about 29 percent of its country weight to the U.S., but this is ETF is more appropriately classified as an international fund. SDIV, which made its debut in June 2011, may not qualify as new per se, but it is part of the next generation of dividend ETF concepts. 

The fund is a also a shining example of how long some investors, even the pros, take to embrace solid new ETF ideas. It took SDIV 14 months of trading to reach $100 million in assets under management. Since reaching that lofty perch in August, SDIV's AUM total has grown by <a href="http://www.globalxfunds.com/SDIV">60 percent</a>. 

SDIV has a 30-day SEC yield of 7.72 percent and pays a monthly dividend, but it is likely that as a "new" ETF, some pros have passed it over in favor of the more seasoned SPDR S&amp;P International Dividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/pwx#NYSE">PWX</a>) and the PowerShares International Dividend Achievers ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/pid#NYSE">PID</a>). 

With volatility of 14.3 percent, SDIV is up 9.7 percent this year. PID has roughly the same volatility but is up just five percent year-to-date. DWX is 50 percent more volatile than PID and SDIV, but that fund is higher by just a tenth of a percent. In other words, despite its age, SDIV is one of the best bets among international ETFs. 

PowerShares S&amp;P 500 High Dividend Portfolio (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sphd#NYSE">SPHD</a>)
The PowerShares S&amp;P 500 High Dividend Portfolio is barely more than a month old and that alone is reason enough for some investors to ignore this ETF. SPHD has also fallen victim to bad timing as fiscal cliff clears have punished the utilities and telecom sectors, which combine for 31 percent of SPHD's weight.

Still, SPHD has almost $23 million in AUM, which is not bad for a month of work. The 30-day SEC yield is 4.74 percent. What makes SPHD interesting, particularly after its rocky start performance-wise, is that the ETF combines two of investors' favorite themes: Low volatility and high dividends. Some folks will stay on the sidelines with this ETF, but do not be surprised if SPHD becomes another member of the $100 million in AUM club over the next 12 months.

Market Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/pfxf#NYSE">PFXF</a>)
What if an asset manager told one of his or her clients not to jump into a new dividend ETF until it has developed more of a track record and what if that conversation was about preferred stock funds? Well, the asset manager had better hope the client does not find out about the Market Vectors Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF.

For those that think dividend ETFs can only be sliced and diced so many ways, as one source quoted in the Journal piece does, think again. PFXF turned the world of preferred stock ETFs on its ear by altogether shunning bank stocks that account for 80 percent to 90 percent of rival funds. PFXF is not only cheap than its major rivals (0.40 percent expense ratio), it has outperformed those rivals since its July debut.

First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/tdiv#NASDAQ">TDIV</a>)
Like SPHD, the First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund has suffered through a case of bad timing. The fund debuted in August and has not delivered the goods in terms of performance because the Nasdaq has faltered.

TDIV has a bright future, though, and here is why. Not only is technology the largest sector weight in the S&amp;P 500, it is also now the biggest dividend-paying sector in the U.S. Additionally, this sector is where true dividend growth is going to come from over the next few years (probably longer) because of all the cash the likes of Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Cisco (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/csco#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) have sitting on their balance sheets.

The problem with old generation dividend ETFs is that many screen their constituents based on length of consecutive dividend increase streaks. That leads to a lot of funds holding the usual suspects such as Coca-Cola (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>) and Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/pg#NYSE">PG</a>), but many of those ETFs skimp on technology stocks. For example, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, the largest U.S. dividend ETF, allocates just 6.4 percent of its weight to tech. 

As more investors appreciate the tech sector as a dividend haven, TDIV should flourish. As it is, the fund has $41.2 million in AUM and that is not too shabby in just four months of work.

For more on dividend ETFs, click <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/12/10/3015616/the-indomitable-rise-of-dividend-etfs">here</a>.

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Be Thankful For New Dividend ETFs

An ominous tone set by the fiscal cliff that has grown louder since Election Day is the primary excuse behind the recent declines endured by dividend ETFs. Popular, multi-sector dividend ETFs focused on U.S. equities have been hammered in the past week. 

Since November 7, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/vig#NYSE">VIG</a>), the SPDR S&amp;P Dividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdy#NYSE">SDY</a>) and the iShares High Dividend Equity Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/hdv#NYSE">HDV</a>) have lost an average of 4.2 percent. Things are worse for some so-called <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/12/11/3095162/fiscal-cliff-fears-are-hammering-these-etfs">dividend sectors funds</a>, such as those tracking telecommunications and utilities names. As one example, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/xlu#NYSE">XLU</a>) is off six percent since November 7.

Despite the presentation of <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/12/11/3066996/despite-fiscal-cliff-dividend-outlook-not-all-bad">compelling evidence</a> that doomsday will not arrive if the dividend tax rate rises, investors have been punishing U.S. dividend-paying stocks, the aforementioned ETFs and related funds. Although payout ratios at U.S. firms are historically low and high-yielding stocks rose in the decade following last dividend tax increase in 1993, investors are no longer convinced that domestic dividend names are worth the risk.

International dividend stocks and ETFs might just be the elixir income investors are looking for to deal with the fiscal cliff. Because "international investors are not affected by changes in U.S. tax rates and dividend yields are still attractive in the current environment, we do not anticipate a broad-based flight from global dividend-paying companies stemming from the U.S. Fiscal Cliff," <a href="http://www.pimco.com/EN/Insights/Pages/Dividends-and-the-Fiscal-Cliff---Look-Out-Below.aspx">said PIMCO in a research note</a>.

Here is a sampling of some of the globally-focused dividend ETFs investors will want to have a look if the fiscal cliff morphs from bad dream to harsh reality.

iShares Dow Jones International Select Dividend Index Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/idv#NYSE">IDV</a>)
The iShares Dow Jones International Select Dividend Index Fund is not a perfect "avoid the fiscal cliff" play. A 22 percent allocation to the financial services sector and a beta of almost 1.5. However, IDV is sufficiently allocated to conservative sectors such as consumer staples, utilities and telecommunications. That trio represents over 38 percent of the fund's weight.

Remember, it is ETFs that are heavy on U.S.-based utilities, and to a slightly less extent telecom names, that are most vulnerable to the fiscal cliff. PIMCO paints the picture: "For example, a Latin American utility with shareholders from Europe, Asia and the Middle East unaffected by the possible U.S. tax change is unlikely to see less demand for its stock."

Translation: The fiscal cliff may prompt a U.S.-based utility to become suddenly stingy with its dividend. That does not mean a European or Latin American utility will do the same.

WisdomTree International Dividend ex-Financials Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/doo#NYSE">DOO</a>)
Not only is the the WisdomTree International Dividend ex-Financials Fund an ex-financials ETF, it is also an ex-U.S. ETF. DOO's 14.4 percent allocation to utilities names is not a red flag, because <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/12/10/3031596/etf-showdown-turning-the-lights-on">international utilities trade at much lower valuations</a> than their U.S. counterparts.

DOO's 30-day SEC yield of 4.77 percent is certainly alluring, but the primary risk to this ETF is its large weight (over 45 percent) to eurozone nations. Still, select European equities are attractively valued and many of DOO's Europe-based constituents derive sizable portions of their revenue from other parts of the globe.

WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/dem#NYSE">DEM</a>)
Emerging markets firms are upping their dividend game this year with the expect payouts from the 300 largest non-bank stocks in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/12/09/2878500/has-a-new-era-dawned-for-em-dividend-etfs">expected to rise to $52.2 billion</a> $48.9 billion last year. 

High profitability and low corporate debt bolster the case for emerging markets dividend payers and ETFs such as DEM. So does the fact U.S. dividend tax policy likely will not factor prominently in the decision of a Polish or Thai company's dividend decisions.

There is another reason DEM could work as a fiscal cliff play: State-owned enterprises. As in some state-owned firms are already decent dividend payers, but since their largest shareholders (the home government) often want more money, there is the potential for dividend growth. 

Along those lines, investors should also evaluate the EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/hilo#NYSE">HILO</a>). Both DEM and HILO offer ample exposure to various state-controlled firms. 

Global X SuperDividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>)
The Global X SuperDividend ETF does devote about 29.3 percent of its weight to U.S. equities, but many of those are real estate investment trusts that are obligated by law to payout a certain percentage of their profits in the form of dividends. That might not be enough to assuage some investors that SDIV is immune from the fiscal cliff.

Still, SDIV features plenty of positive traits and those traits extend beyond a 7.72 30-day SEC yield and a monthly dividend. SDIV is <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/12/09/2889708/this-dividend-etf-isnt-the-same-old-song"> diverse and less volatile than other international dividend funds</a>. With a price-to-earnings ratio of less than 12 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.14, SDIV is not richly valued. 

And while SDIV offers exposure to both developed and developing markets, its eurozone exposure is not significant to be a major cause for concern. SDIV's recent pullback seems appears to be a case of too much too fast and below $21, the ETF is a steal.

For more on dividend ETFs, click <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/12/09/2878500/has-a-new-era-dawned-for-em-dividend-etfs">here</a>.

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International Dividend ETFs: A Fiscal Cliff Survival Tool?

Global X Funds, the New York-based ETF sponsor know for its suite of emerging markets and commodities funds, could expand its income-oriented lineup with the introduction of the Global X Super Dividend U.S. ETF. The firm has filed plans for that ETF with the Securities and Exchange, <a href="http://www.indexuniverse.com/hot-topics/15047-global-x-plans-high-divlow-vol-etf.html">Index Universe reported</a>.

The ETF, assuming it comes to market, will track the INDXX SuperDividend U.S. Low Volatility Index and trade on the New York Stock Exchange. A ticker and expense ratio were not included <a href="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1432353/000114420412059261/v327306_485apos.htm"> in the filing</a>.

The index tracks the performance of equally weighted common stocks, MLPs and REITs that rank among the highest dividend yielding equity securities in the United States, as defined by, according to the filing. 

As dividend and low volatility ETFs have soared in popularity, some providers have combined the two themes into single funds. Just two weeks ago, Invesco's (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/ivz#NYSE">IVZ</a>) PowerShares arm introduced the PowerShares S&amp;P 500 High Dividend Portfolio (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sphd#NYSE">SPHD</a>). SPHD has already accumulated nearly $10 million in assets under management.

For its part, Global X has already had success with equal-weight dividend funds that offer exposure to more than just common stocks. The Global X Super Dividend ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/sdiv#NYSE">SDIV</a>) <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/12/08/2855549/global-x-superdividend-etf-reaches-100m-in-aum">surpassed $100 million in AUM in late August</a> and today has over $161 million in assets. SDIV has a 30-day SEC yield of 7.72 percent, <a href="http://www.globalxfunds.com/SDIV">according to Global X data</a>. 

Including SDIV, Global X has introduced four income-oriented ETFs since 2011. The others are the Global X Canada Preferred ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/cnpf#NYSE">CNPF</a>), the Global X MLP ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/mlpa#NYSE">MLPA</a>) and the Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/spff#NYSE">SPFF</a>). SPFF debuted in July and has almost $5.3 million in AUM.

For more on dividend ETFs, click <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/12/10/3015616/the-indomitable-rise-of-dividend-etfs">here</a>.

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