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iShares Trust - iShares International Dividend Growth ETF is an exchange traded fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. The fund invests in public equity markets of global ex-US region. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. It invests in dividend paying stocks of companies. The fund seeks to track the performance of the Morningstar Global ex-US Dividend Growth Index, by using representative sampling technique. iShares Trust - iShares International Dividend Growth ETF was formed on May 17, 2016 and is domiciled in the United States.
Is IGRO's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.
iShares International Dividend Growth ETF offers diversified exposure to 557 international stocks with at least five years of dividend growth. IGRO has low exposure to China-related geopolitical risk but is heavily weighted in financials (30.7%). The fund has underperformed the ex-U.S. equity benchmark IXUS since inception, and lagged it by 10.2% over the last 12 months.
Renewed transatlantic trade tensions and a complex geopolitical landscape heighten U.S. economic volatility, prompting investors to turn to global equity funds.
IGRO hits a new 52-week high as strong global markets and rising demand for income-generating ETFs fuel momentum.
iShares International Dividend Growth ETF is rated a hold due to portfolio flaws and the availability of superior alternatives like LVHI. IGRO's backward-looking dividend growth strategy lacks quality screens, resulting in higher volatility, sector/geographic concentration, and underperformance versus LVHI. LVHI outperforms IGRO on risk-adjusted returns, yield, and liquidity, making it a more compelling choice for global ex-US dividend exposure.
IGRO which follows a group of 450 international dividend growers has generated returns of close to 15% and outperformed global markets by around 330 bps this year. We measure how IGRO stacks up against its more popular peer- VIGI. While IGRO's portfolio may appeal to those fishing for beaten down and cheaply valued opportunities across the globe, we find that the risk-reward on the standalone chart is not ideal.