
The ProShares - MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF (EUDV) allocates a significant portion of its capital, specifically at least 80% of its total assets, to the constituent securities of a particular index. This benchmark, crafted and managed by MSCI, aims to identify European companies. These companies must not only be current constituents of the broader MSCI Europe Index but also possess a proven track record of consistently raising their dividend payments every year for a minimum of ten years.
Is EUDV's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
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AI-related equity jitters are unlikely to be resolved overnight and eurozone government bonds could actually come out as a winner. Relative to euro rates, US equity volatility is reaching highs similar to previous crisis periods. A global rebalancing of portfolios could see significant demand for euro rates, mitigating the upward rate pressure.

There are a number of European companies with attractive yields, starting with the European dividend aristocrats.

Europe's macro outlook is shifting. After years of fiscal restraint and fragmented policy, the region is entering a new chapter - one centered on pro-growth fiscal policy, energy security, and capital-market reform.

The European Central Bank cut interest rates by 25bps, bringing the deposit rate down to 3.75%. Inflation is expected to come in at 2.5% in 2024, 2.2% in 2025 and 1.9% in 2026.

Declining inflation and slower growth have contributed to the rising potential for rate cuts in Europe. Eurozone core inflation has been coming down more quickly than similar measures in the U.S. and the U.K. If the euro were to weaken and drop through parity, that might give the ECB pause about cutting rates.