ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV)
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Is ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market, the ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 02/03/2015.
SMDV: Why You Should Pass On This 3% Yielding Small-Cap DGI ETF
SMDV might attract DGI investors for its 2.91% expected yield and double-digit dividend growth rate. However, the way it accomplishes that is not optimal. The selection process begins by identifying small-cap stocks with at least ten consecutive years of dividend growth. It sounds good, but 40% of eligible stocks are Regional Banks. SMDV's selections in this sub-industry, which total 25%, have delivered negative total returns over the last five years and have negative estimated earnings growth.
Is ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV) debuted on 02/03/2015, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market.
