There are not many choices for ETFs focused purely on the telecom sector; more often than not telecom is grouped in with infrastructure or utilities ETFs. Even though there are many overlaps in sector-specific funds, “pure” telecom ETFs can be a valuable asset for investors looking to fine tune their exposure. Much like utilities, telecom is known for consistent and above average dividends, making this asset class quite appealing in the current low-rate environment. The top three dividend yielding ETFs in telecom all have a broad market view, offering both growth and stability through the exchange-traded product wrapper [see also Inside The Peritus High Yield ETF]. 1. SPDR S&P International Telecommunications Sector ETF (IST) Bringing about the highest current 30-day SEC yield is no easy task, and with a distribution of around 5.56%, IST has consistently delivered over the last four years. The index, to its success, captures the full universe of institutionally [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: ETF Insider: Bulls Charge Ahead ETF Insider: Is Euro Zone Optimism Here To Stay? ETFdb Category Kings: Best Performers From First Half Of 2011 Dividend ETF Special: 25 Equity ETFs With Attractive Distribution Yields ETFs & Sector Rotation: Large Cap, Small Cap, Or International?
There are not many choices for ETFs focused purely on the telecom sector; more often than not telecom is grouped in with infrastructure or utilities ETFs. Even though there are many overlaps in sector-specific funds, “pure” telecom ETFs can be a valuable asset for investors looking to fine tune their exposure. Much like utilities, telecom is known for consistent and above average dividends, making this asset class quite appealing in the current low-rate environment. The top three dividend yielding ETFs in telecom all have a broad market view, offering both growth and stability through the exchange-traded product wrapper [see also Inside The Peritus High Yield ETF]. 1. SPDR S&P International Telecommunications Sector ETF (IST) Bringing about the highest current 30-day SEC yield is no easy task, and with a distribution of around 5.56%, IST has consistently delivered over the last four years. The index, to its success, captures the full universe of institutionally [...]
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