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BMO International Dividend ETF (ZDI-T) focuses on international developed markets, utilizing the MSCI World Universe index. One key aspect of ZDI is its exclusion of South Korean stocks, unlike VIDY, which incorporates South Korea through the FTSE series. This distinction is crucial for investors who prioritize exposure to dividend-paying stocks in that market. Additionally, while ZDI carries a slightly higher Management Expense Ratio (MER), experts suggest that the exposure difference is more significant than the cost when making a choice between these two ETFs. For investors considering the tax implications, remember that dividends are taxed as income and might not offer the same advantages as capital gains, especially with an eye on portfolio management and strategy.
ZDI uses the MSCI World Universe International Developed Markets index, which does not include exposure to South Korea. VIDY uses the FTSE series, which does include South Korea. That's the main difference, along with a slight difference in MER (ZDI slightly more expensive).
Focus on the exposure, not the MER. You have to make a call whether there are enough good dividend-paying stocks in South Korea to want to choose VIDY. Remember, these dividends don't get preferential tax treatment, it's all income. So if you're looking for income in your taxable portfolio, you get a much better tax experience with capital gains from the covered call overlay.
Allocation of 15% of a portfolio in dividend paying stocks in developed countries outside of North America? If you are putting 15% of your money diversified geographically, outside of North America, this is fine. With this amount, he would presume you are a growth investor. The fact that you are buying an ETF of essentially dividend stocks, leads him to think that you like the income. Because of this, he is not sure he would go as high as 15%. He would go around 10%.
BMO International Dividend is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol ZDI-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (ZDI-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:ZDI or ZDI-T
In the last year, 1 stock analyst published opinions about ZDI-T. 1 analyst recommended to BUY the stock. 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for BMO International Dividend.
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1 stock analyst on Stockchase covered BMO International Dividend In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.
On 2025-07-25, BMO International Dividend (ZDI-T) stock closed at a price of $26.84.
In general, international dividends pay a higher yield than you get in the US. This one is international developed markets, largely Europe and Japan. You don't get the benefit of the dividend tax credit. This investment should be in a registered account, not in a taxable account, if you're looking to maximize your after-tax return. He has no problem with it from that perspective.
But if you're really looking for enhanced yield out of Europe, he really likes ZWP or ZWE.