At a glance
IDV charges 0.5% a year, above the 0.31% average of the 6 funds most like it (the 6th cheapest of 7). It has $8.45B in assets, the 3rd largest of that group; it paid 5.72% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, quarterly. Over the past year it returned +19.5% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 4th of those 7 funds; over three years it returned +27.1% a year. At its worst it fell 42.5% in the 2020 crash (S&P 500: 33.7%) and 29.1% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%), and was back at its earlier high 12 months and 19 months after the lows. Its ten largest positions make up 27.4% of the fund, out of 111 in all.
The short version
The iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV) tracks the Dow Jones EPAC Select Dividend Index. That index holds 100 high-dividend stocks from developed markets outside the U.S., such as TotalEnergies and British American Tobacco. Its trailing 12-month yield was 5.72% as of October 27, 2026, and it pays quarterly. The tradeoffs: its 0.50% expense ratio is above the 0.31% average of similar funds, and it leans heavily toward European stocks and financial companies.
Price history
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IDV +19.5% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDV official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +51.69% | — | +12.77% | +9.36% | — |
| SP Developed Ex US Broad Market Index Net index, same period | — | +34.35% | — | +8.57% | +8.46% | — |
| Dow Jones EPAC Select Dividend Index Net index, same period | — | +52.14% | — | +12.69% | +9.37% | — |
| IDV price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +11.8% | +19.5% | +27.1% | +12.8% | +10.1% | +4.7% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, IDV returned +19.5%, 4th of 7 among similar funds.
- Its 5-year annualized return was +12.8% and its 10-year +10.1%.
- In the 2020 COVID crash it fell 42.5% and regained its old high 11.6 months after the low.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2008 (-52.0%); its best was 2009 (+60.7%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 70.1% (Oct 31, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009), recovered by Feb 28, 2014.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +11.8% | — |
| 2025 | +52.1% | +51.69% |
| 2024 | +4.1% | +3.97% |
| 2023 | +10.4% | +10.75% |
| 2022 | -6.3% | -6.75% |
| 2021 | +12.0% | +11.97% |
| 2020 | -6.1% | -5.43% |
| 2019 | +23.5% | +23.06% |
| 2018 | -10.3% | -10.50% |
| 2017 | +19.8% | +19.59% |
| 2016 | +8.0% | +7.71% |
| 2015 | -10.7% | — |
| 2014 | -6.3% | — |
| 2013 | +18.5% | — |
| 2012 | +19.4% | — |
| 2011 | -7.2% | — |
| 2010 | +11.8% | — |
| 2009 | +60.7% | — |
| 2008 | -52.0% | — |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Lost 69.4% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 70.1%, back to its old high 59.7 months after the low |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Lost 42.5% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 42.5%, back to its old high 11.6 months after the low |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 24.8% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 29.1%, back to its old high 18.8 months after the low |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $1.8300 | |
| 2025 | $1.9500 | +10.2% |
| 2024 | $1.7700 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | $1.8200 | -8.5% |
| 2022 | $1.9900 | +10.6% |
| 2021 | $1.8000 | +11.8% |
| 2020 | $1.6100 | -6.4% |
| 2019 | $1.7200 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | $1.7000 | +11.1% |
| 2017 | $1.5300 | +10.1% |
| 2016 | $1.3900 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | $1.4500 | -28.9% |
| 2014 | $2.0400 | +20.7% |
| 2013 | $1.6900 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | $1.6230 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | $1.6240 | +23.3% |
| 2010 | $1.3170 | +24.2% |
| 2009 | $1.0600 | -62.4% |
| 2008 | $2.8180 |
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What's inside
As of Jul 31, 2026, the fund held 111 securities; the ten largest made up 27.38% of assets, and 2.3% sat in cash and money-market holdings.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| TOTALENERGIES SE | 4.63% | |
| BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO P.L.C. | 3.74% | |
| ENEL - SPA | 3.00% | |
| ENI S.P.A. | 2.87% | |
| RIO TINTO PLC | 2.69% | |
| Mercedes-Benz Group AG | 2.17% | |
| Repsol, S.A. | 2.15% | |
| Telefonica, S.A. | 2.12% | |
| Zurich Insurance Group AG | 2.01% | |
| ING Groep N.V. | 2.01% | |
| AKER BP ASA | 1.95% | |
| OMV Aktiengesellschaft | 1.74% | |
| Nordea Bank Abp | 1.73% | |
| NATWEST GROUP PLC | 1.72% | |
| BANCO BPM SOCIETA PER AZIONI | 1.65% |
By country
United Kingdom 17.62%France 14.31%Spain 12.16%Italy 10.06%Canada 5.76%By asset type
Stocks 97.89%Other 1.75%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jul 31, 2026, investors added a net $6.8M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +0.56%, -4.72%, +6.92%.
How it works
IDV tracks the Dow Jones EPAC Select Dividend Index from S&P Dow Jones Indices. The index holds 100 high-dividend companies in developed markets outside the U.S., spanning Europe, the Pacific, Asia and Canada. To join, a company must have paid dividends three years running. Its latest yearly dividend must be at or above its three-year average. It must also have earned enough over five years to cover the payout comfortably. On top of that, it needs no net loss over the past year, a market value of at least $1 billion and average daily trading of at least $3 million.
Once a year, eligible stocks are ranked by indicated annual dividend yield. That is the regular yearly dividend, excluding one-off specials, divided by the share price. Existing members ranked in the top 200 stay, and new names fill the remaining slots. Each weight reflects the stock's yield, capped at 20%, times the square root of its market value, so both income and size matter. No stock can exceed 10%, and no sector or country can exceed 30%. Daily checks trim weights if large positions grow too big.
BlackRock may hold a representative sample rather than every index stock. It keeps at least 80% of assets in index members and may use derivatives such as stock index futures. Some foreign dividends may not qualify for lower U.S. tax rates.
What it really costs
- IDV charges 0.5% a year, versus an average of 0.31% for the similar funds below (6th of 7, cheapest first).
- Of that, 0.49% is the management fee; the rest covers other fund expenses.
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $51 in the first year and $628 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDV | $51 | $160 | $280 | $628 |
In a retirement portfolio
IDV's main draw is a high, quarterly dividend from companies outside the U.S., with a trailing yield of 5.72% as of October 27, 2026.
IDV could add dividend income and exposure to companies outside the U.S. But its drops have been deep. In the 2008 financial crisis it fell 70.1% from October 2007 to March 2009. It lost 52% in calendar 2008, its worst year, and did not recover until February 2014. It fell 42.5% in the 2020 COVID crash and took about 12 months to recover. In 2022 it fell 29.1% and recovered by May 2024. Anyone drawing on it in a bad year might have to cash out shares at low prices. The companies it holds can also cut their dividends. Its 0.50% expense ratio is above the 0.31% average of similar funds. Under the SEC's standard example, that works out to about $51 in the first year on $10,000. Past results don't predict the future, and a retirement plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Income-focused investors who want quarterly dividends from non-U.S. companies. The trailing yield was 5.72% as of October 27, 2026.
- Investors who want a rules-based dividend screen. It requires three years of payments, no recent dividend cuts and earnings that cover the dividend.
- People comfortable with a heavy tilt toward the UK, France, Spain and Italy, and toward financial companies, as of mid-2026.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-conscious investors. Its 0.50% expense ratio compares with 0.17% for Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) and 0.11% for Franklin's DIVI.
- Anyone who can't handle deep drops. It fell 70.1% in the 2007–2009 crisis and took until 2014 to recover.
- Taxable-account investors who want lower-taxed dividends. The prospectus warns that some of its foreign dividends may not count as qualified dividend income.
Close alternatives
Matched by closest holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports (no similar fund shares 20% or more of its holdings).
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDV this fund | — | 0.5% | $8.45B | +19.5% | +27.1% |
| FGD First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividen… | 46% | 0.56% | $1.40B | +20.6% | +26.2% |
| LVHI Franklin International Low Volatility High … | 16% | 0.4% | $5.00B | +27.0% | +24.7% |
| DIVI Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt I… | 14% | 0.11% | $2.56B | +15.4% | +21.6% |
| WDIV SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | 12% | 0.4% | $262.4M | +16.2% | +21.6% |
| VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield … | 10% | 0.17% | $21.87B | +23.2% | +24.4% |
| DFIC Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | 6% | 0.23% | $14.82B | +17.4% | +20.7% |
Questions investors ask
Does IDV pay monthly dividends?
No. IDV pays dividends quarterly. It paid $2.42 per share over the 12 months through October 27, 2026, a trailing yield of 5.72%. Payouts can change from quarter to quarter. They depend on what the foreign companies in the fund pay, and the companies aren't required to keep paying. Exchange rates matter too. The fund's value is counted in U.S. dollars, so a weaker euro or pound can shrink both the share price and the income.
What is IDV's expense ratio?
IDV's expense ratio is 0.50%, according to its prospectus filed August 21, 2026. In the SEC's standard example, $10,000 earning 5% a year would cost about $51 after one year, $160 after three, $280 after five and $628 after ten. The average for similar funds is 0.31%, and IDV ranks 6th of 7 on cost. Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) charges 0.17%.
What's the difference between IDV and FGD?
Both follow Dow Jones select-dividend indexes, and First Trust's FGD is the fund whose holdings overlap most with IDV's. FGD tracks a global index, while IDV sticks to developed markets outside the U.S. FGD costs more, at 0.56% versus 0.50%. As of October 27, 2026, FGD returned 20.6% over one year and 26.2% a year over three years. IDV returned 19.5% and 27.1%. IDV is much larger, with about $8.45 billion in net assets versus about $1.4 billion for FGD.
What are IDV's top holdings?
As of July 31, 2026, IDV's largest holdings were TotalEnergies (4.6%), British American Tobacco (3.7%), Enel (3.0%), Eni (2.9%), Rio Tinto (2.7%), Mercedes-Benz Group (2.2%), Repsol (2.2%), Telefonica (2.1%), Zurich Insurance (2.0%) and ING (2.0%). The top 10 made up 27.4% of the fund, which held 111 stocks. The UK was the largest country at 17.6%, followed by France, Spain and Italy.
How has IDV performed over the long term?
Per its prospectus, IDV returned 9.36% a year over the 10 years through December 31, 2025. That beat the 8.46% of a broad index of developed markets outside the U.S. Much of the edge came in 2025, when the fund gained 51.69%. It also lost money in 2018, 2020 and 2022. Since its June 2007 launch, it returned about 4.7% a year through October 27, 2026, held back by its 70.1% drop in the 2008 crisis.