Stock price when the opinion was issued
Screens for flat or positive dividend growth, as well as dividend stability. Includes names like Wells Fargo, Abbvie, IBM. About a 34 basis point MER. Tilted to the value side. Not hedged. Pays about a 2.95% yield.
VFV is about 34% tech and communications, so it's pricey. 25x PE, 4.4x price to book. Yield is 1.6%.
ZDY has better valuations, less exposure to tech and communications of about 20%. 18x PE, 3.3x price to book. Yield is 2.8%. More conservative. Better risk/reward.