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IDVO ETF Returns 38.69% Doubling EAFE's 21.15% Over Last Year
Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO) reported a return of 38.69% over the last year, significantly outperforming the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA), which returned 21.15%. The ETF incorporates high-quality international ADRs paired with covered call strategies that currently generate monthly distributions of approximately $0.21 per share. IDVO’s expense ratio is 0.65%, and it has amassed roughly $445 million in net assets. This performance suggests growing appeal among American investors traditionally underweight in international stocks due to its income-generating strategy coupled with potential capital appreciation.
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Fidelity Enhanced International ETF (FENI) Sees 45% Returns
Fidelity Enhanced International ETF (FENI) has returned 45% over the past year, outperforming both the MSCI EAFE Index and iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA), which returned 37%. The ETF offers an annual dividend yield of approximately 3%, distributing about $1.15 per share in dividends over the past four quarters. Since its launch in November 2023, FENI has grown rapidly, amassing assets nearing $9 billion with an expense ratio of just 0.28%. This growth is driven by a weakening U.S. dollar and increased European fiscal stimulus, prompting U.S. investors to shift capital towards international markets.
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