I tried to determine the expected dividend/yield this ETF paid in 2008 and would pay in 2009.  I found conflicting numbers.  One said a dividend of $9.05 was distributed I assume this was for all of 2008 but with a $20 Price this does not seem viable.  Another said a yield of 14.52% based upon TTM.  This same site indicated an SEC yield of 7.23%.  The SEC yield being based upon prior 30 days results. My question is what dividend and yield are you expecting for 2009? 

I also note this ETF has taken a 62% decline from its high in 2008.  This seems like a overly significant decline for a high dividend paying ETF.  It seems like the market must not believe the dividend is secure.  I note this ETF has most of its investments in Asia/Europe and shows a price to cash flow of 3.4.  Thus this ETF seems extremely underpriced unless there is some hidden risk I am overlooking.  What is your take?

I do note the technical indicators look quite bullish with a bottoming pattern being made and an uptrend seems to be in process.  IDV seems poised to soon break its 50d EMA.

HI Bakul;

Thanks for sharing your asset allocation. I noticed you have about 30% of your equity etf portfolio in international holdings. What is your overall % allocation to international (in your total investing portfolio)?

Thanks,

Barb