- Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (SPHD)
- Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF (VVO)
- iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF (EEMV)
- TD Q Canadian Low Volatility ETF (TCLV)
Q: Is there an ETF similar to SPHD (larger companies with low volatility), however is focused outside of the US (and Canada) that you would recommend? Preferably with a yield over 3.5-4%. I hold VIU for general exposure however moving to retirement and am looking for a bit more income focus.
5i Research Answer:
TD Q Canadian Low Volatility ETF (TCLV) has $27M in AUM, an MER of 0.3%, a yield of 3.1%, and holds 49 companies that have low volatility. The Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF (VVO) has $29M in AUM, 0.4% MER, and a 2.7% yield. Although, this ETF has some exposure to US companies. There is also the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Volatility Factor ETF (EEMV), which has $4.3B in AUM, an MER of 0.25%, a yield of 2.8%, and is diversified across China, India, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Korea, and other countries.