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                                <title>2 excellent ETFs to consider buying for an ISA in April</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/05/2-excellent-etfs-to-consider-buying-for-an-isa-in-april/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben McPoland]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ben McPoland highlights a pair of top ETFs that together offer high-growth potential and an attractive level of passive income. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/05/2-excellent-etfs-to-consider-buying-for-an-isa-in-april/">2 excellent ETFs to consider buying for an ISA in April</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>Some of the savviest investments I&#8217;ve made have been exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Through these it&#8217;s possible to quickly invest in a basket of stocks or a particular sector that looks oversold.</p>



<p>For example, let’s say semiconductors sell off heavily. There are ETFs for that. European banks suddenly look cheap? Ditto. Today, there’s usually an ETF to capitalise on every theme imaginable.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>With this in mind, here are two falling ETFs worth checking out in April. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tech-stock-correction">Tech stock correction </h2>



<p>The <strong>iShares NASDAQ 100 ETF </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-cndx/">LSE:CNDX</a>) tracks the performance of the <strong>Nasdaq-100 Index</strong>, which is the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the <strong>Nasdaq</strong> exchange.</p>



<p>So we&#8217;re talking the Magnificent Seven tech stocks, as well as blue-chips such as <strong>Walmart</strong>, <strong>Costco</strong>, <strong>Broadcom</strong>, <strong>Netflix</strong>, <strong>Marriott International</strong>, and <strong>PepsiCo</strong>.</p>



<p>After notching up another record high in October, the <strong>Nasdaq 100</strong> recently fell 12%, officially entering correction territory. The selling has eased in recent days, but could worsen if the war in Iran lasts longer than expected. Rising interest rates are a risk to the stock market.</p>



<p>Looking ahead to the next decade however, the tech revolution is only going to accelerate. Whether it&#8217;s AI agents, robotaxis, quantum computing, cybersecurity, or the booming space economy, this index is bursting at the seams with disruptors and tech innovators.</p>



<p>Plus, the Nasdaq&#8217;s changing the rules to allow new mega-cap companies like SpaceX to rapidly enter its main index. So investors also get exposure to potential future growth stars that haven&#8217;t yet listed.</p>



<p>Of course, history&#8217;s no reliable indicator of the future. But it&#8217;s worth pointing out that the Nasdaq 100 has experienced over a dozen corrections and a handful of <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/guide-to-bear-markets/">bear markets</a> in the past two decades. And investors have done very well holding through thick and thin (and buying on noteworthy pullbacks, like today).</p>


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<p>For me, there are just too many high-quality companies in this index for it not perform well over the long term. And this makes the ETF, which also reinvests company dividends back into the fund, worth considering on the dip.   </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-high-yield-uk-dividends">High-yield UK dividends </h2>



<p>Changing gears, the second fund to look at is <strong>iShares UK Dividend ETF</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-iukd/">LSE:IUKD</a>). This one holds 50 UK stocks with high <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/dividend-yield/">dividend yields</a>, excluding investment trusts.  </p>



<p>The five largest holdings today are <strong>BP</strong>, <strong>Legal &amp; General</strong> (carrying an 8.8% yield!), <strong>British American Tobacco</strong>, <strong>NatWest</strong>, and <strong>HSBC</strong>. From the <strong>FTSE 250</strong>, the largest are <strong>Aberdeen</strong>, <strong>Investec</strong>, <strong>ITV</strong>, <strong>Unite</strong>, and <strong>Tritax Big Box</strong>. </p>



<p>Many of these have also sold off recently due to inflation fears. This adds UK economic risk moving forward, as the ETF is tilted towards financials.</p>



<p>Reflecting this, the ETF&#8217;s down 7.5% since the end of February.</p>


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<p>However, this means it&#8217;s now yielding 4.83%, which is pretty decent and well above a standard <strong>FTSE 100</strong> tracker (around 3.14%).</p>



<p>The ETF&#8217;s also trading cheaply, with a fund-level price-to-earnings multiple of just 13.8. Add in that almost-5% yield and I think there&#8217;s a good case to consider buying this ETF right now.</p>



<p>Finally, it&#8217;s worth mentioning that the total expense ratio here is just 0.4%. So the iShares UK Dividend ETF offers a cheap way to invest in a diversified income portfolio.<br></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/05/2-excellent-etfs-to-consider-buying-for-an-isa-in-april/">2 excellent ETFs to consider buying for an ISA in April</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>How much passive income could a Stocks and Shares ISA pump out every year?</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/04/how-much-passive-income-could-a-stocks-and-shares-isa-pump-out-every-year/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben McPoland]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Regular investing inside a Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to the equivalent of £141 a week in tax-free passive income. Ben McPoland explains more.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/04/how-much-passive-income-could-a-stocks-and-shares-isa-pump-out-every-year/">How much passive income could a Stocks and Shares ISA pump out every year?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>The Stocks and Shares ISA is one of the greatest inventions ever. Of course, as an ISA investor trying to build long-term wealth for retirement, I&#8217;m biased. I would say that. </p>



<p>However, beyond building future wealth, it&#8217;s also a fantastic account for passive income. What&#8217;s more, this income is totally tax-free, making the Stocks and Shares ISA a no-brainer for someone just starting their investing journey. </p>



<p>But how much passive income could realistically be expected from an ISA every year?</p>



<p><em>Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and for obtaining professional advice before making any investment decisions</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-diversification">Diversification </h2>



<p>The first thing to mention is that individual dividends are never guaranteed. Even the seemingly most secure income-paying companies can shock shareholders with a dividend cut. </p>



<p>For example, <strong>Tesco</strong> axed its payout around a decade ago after an accounting scandal. <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/market-sectors/investing-in-bank-stocks-in-the-uk/">Banks</a> also tend to pull up the dividend drawbridge whenever a crisis engulfs the financial system. </p>



<p>So what can be done about this? The solution to this is to build a <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/what-is-diversification/">diversified portfolio</a> of, say, 10-25 dividend stocks. This way, if one or two stocks stop paying out, the rest of the portfolio should ideally pick up the slack. Passive income should still flow.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-long-term-thinking">Long-term thinking</h2>



<p>Of course, most people don&#8217;t have the cash to immediately build a 20-stock portfolio. Using up the full current annual ISA allowance, that would mean investing £20k. </p>



<p>The good news is that a successful income portfolio can be built over time. For instance, by investing £550 each month, it would take roughly three years to reach £20,000, excluding any returns and fees. </p>



<p>Were the stocks in the portfolio to <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/dividend-yield/">yield</a> 5% on average, they would already be paying £1,000 a year in tax-free passive income. Not bad.</p>



<p>Continue this monthly routine however, and the ISA would grow to £147,000 after 15 years, assuming dividends are reinvested rather than spent. By this point, it would be generating £7,350 (the equivalent of around £141 a week in dividends).</p>



<p>Remember, this scenario assumes no capital growth from the stocks in the portfolio. Ideally, it should increase in value over time, as should most of the annual dividends paid by the holdings. Not all, of course, as returns are never guaranteed. But ideally most. </p>



<p>In other words, a high-quality portfolio by that point should be worth more than £147k and be yielding above 5%. A seasoned stock investor should be able to identify and capitalise upon long-term opportunities, especially when markets crash.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-income-etf">Income ETF</h2>



<p>There are many blue-chip UK stocks offering high dividend yields today, including <strong>Legal &amp; General</strong> (8.5%), <strong>Standard Life</strong> (7.8%), <strong>Londonmetric Property</strong> (6.7%), and <strong>British American Tobacco</strong> (5.7%). </p>



<p>However, for investors who don&#8217;t feel confident picking individual shares, I think <strong>iShares UK Dividend ETF</strong>&nbsp;(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-iukd/">LSE:IUKD</a>) is worth a look. This exchange-traded fund (ETF) holds 50 UK income stocks with high yields. </p>



<p>Holdings include the stocks mentioned above, as well as the likes of <strong>BP</strong>, <strong>Shell</strong>, <strong>Admiral</strong>, and mining giant <strong>Rio Tinto</strong>. The ETF&#8217;s yield is 4.7%, which is higher than the FTSE 100&#8217;s 3.05%.  </p>


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<p>The biggest risk with this ETF is a potential global economic downturn, as most FTSE 100 giants operate worldwide. In this scenario, some dividends could be cut, in turn reducing the fund&#8217;s yield. </p>



<p>On balance however, I see the ETF as a solid choice to consider, especially for new passive income investors.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/04/04/how-much-passive-income-could-a-stocks-and-shares-isa-pump-out-every-year/">How much passive income could a Stocks and Shares ISA pump out every year?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/08/30/want-to-start-investing-3-questions-to-ask-first/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben McPoland]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ben McPoland highlights a dividend-focused ETF that might be suitable for newer and risk-averse investors to consider. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/08/30/want-to-start-investing-3-questions-to-ask-first/">Want to start investing? 3 questions to ask first</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>It&#8217;s incredibly simple to start investing today. A few clicks on a smartphone and you&#8217;re away.</p>



<p>However, this blessing can turn into a curse without preparation. Here are three questions that are worth thinking about when <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/how-much-money-do-you-need-to-start-investing-in-stocks-and-shares/">starting out</a>.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-are-my-finances-sorted">1. Are my finances sorted?</h2>



<p>One mistake some eager newbie investors make is investing every spare penny into the stock market. </p>



<p>This becomes problematic when a crisis hits. For example, the car engine might break, necessitating a replacement and immediate £3,000 outlay (or more!). </p>



<p>In this situation, someone might be forced to sell their shares to raise cash. Potentially at a loss. </p>



<p>So, I think it&#8217;s important to ask: are my finances in order? The best situation is to have most or all debt paid off (barring a mortgage, of course). Then to also have a rainy day fund put aside for emergencies.</p>



<p>From this solid foundation, it&#8217;s possible to invest with a truly <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/getting-started-in-investing/foolish-investing-taking-the-long-term-approach/">long-term mindset</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-what-are-my-goals-really">2. What are my goals (really)?</h2>



<p>This long-term approach is vital because the stock market isn&#8217;t a get-rich scheme. Global equities have returned about 10% per year long term. But that&#8217;s an average, not a guranteed annual return.</p>



<p>Of course, it&#8217;s possible to do much better than this, and vice versa. However, the point here is that stocks are small pieces of real-world businesses, not lottery tickets.</p>



<p>I think it&#8217;s worth asking then: why am I in this? If the answer is to get rich quickly, then there are more suitable avenues to explore than the stock market. </p>



<p>For example, my best friend used to be interested in the stock market two decades ago. However, after a year or so, he worked out that it would take him another 20 years investing £1,000 a month to get to £1m (with a 12% return). </p>



<p>He wanted to get there quicker so he pursued a different &#8212; and ultimately successful &#8212; path. Everyone has different goals.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-assessing-risk">3. Assessing risk  </h2>



<p>Finally, it&#8217;s worth asking how much risk one wants to take on. Again, only each individual person can answer that.</p>



<p>Buying individual shares can lead to fabulous returns. Just ask long-term <strong>Nvidia</strong>, <strong>Microsoft</strong>, or <strong>Tesla</strong> shareholders.</p>



<p>But they can be dicier because you&#8217;re taking on company-specific risks. And some of these are almost impossible to know in advance. </p>



<p>For example, <strong>WH Smith</strong> stock fell 42% in a single day earlier this month when it revealed an accounting irregularity. Ouch.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-safety-in-numbers">Safety in numbers </h2>



<p>Don&#8217;t like the sound of that? Then perhaps <strong>iShares UK Dividend UCITS ETF</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-iukd/">LSE:IUKD</a>) would be more suitable. </p>



<p>This <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/exchange-traded-funds/">exchange-traded fund</a> (ETF) holds 50 UK stocks with high dividend yields, including <strong>British American Tobacco</strong>, <strong>Legal &amp; General</strong>, <strong>HSBC</strong>, <strong>BP</strong>, and <strong>Aviva</strong>. All these are from the blue-chip <strong>FTSE 100</strong> index.</p>



<p>From the <strong>FTSE 250</strong>, it has the likes of <strong>ITV</strong> and housebuilder <strong>Persimmon</strong>. It holds a few housebuilders, so the share price might get a bit of a lift if these stocks recover strongly as interest rates keep falling</p>


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<p>This ETF isn&#8217;t perfect. It&#8217;s only focused on dividend stocks from a single market, and this could fall out of favour with investors at any point. So it should only be considered as part of a wider, more diversified portfolio.</p>



<p>However, with the ETF yielding a handy 5.1%, I think it&#8217;s worth a look for more risk-minded investors.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/08/30/want-to-start-investing-3-questions-to-ask-first/">Want to start investing? 3 questions to ask first</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>£20k in an ISA? 2 top ETFs to consider from the London Stock Exchange</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/07/21/20k-in-an-isa-2-top-etfs-to-consider-from-the-london-stock-exchange/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben McPoland]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Whether it's high-yield dividends or growth, there are plenty of options on the London Stock Exchange to help build long-term wealth.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/07/21/20k-in-an-isa-2-top-etfs-to-consider-from-the-london-stock-exchange/">£20k in an ISA? 2 top ETFs to consider from the London Stock Exchange</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>The <strong>London Stock Exchange</strong> is packed with thousands of shares, <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/investment-trusts/">investment trusts</a>, and <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/exchange-traded-funds/">exchange-traded funds</a> (ETFs). So much so, the challenge isn&#8217;t finding investment opportunities, but narrowing them down. </p>



<p>With this in mind, here are two ETFs that I reckon are worth considering for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-ready-made-portfolio-of-dividend-payers">A ready-made portfolio of dividend payers </h2>



<p>First up is the&nbsp;<strong>iShares UK Dividend UCITS ETF</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-iukd/">LSE: IUKD</a>). This gives diversified exposure to high-yield income stocks from the Footsie and <strong>FTSE 250</strong>.</p>



<p>It currently has 51 holdings, including <strong>British American Tobacco</strong>, <strong>Legal &amp; General</strong>, <strong>BP</strong>, <strong>Aviva</strong>, <strong>Lloyds</strong>, and <strong>HSBC</strong>. The <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/dividend-yield/">dividend yield</a> is 5.32%, comfortably above the <strong>FTSE 100</strong>&#8216;s 3.4%. </p>



<p>In practice, this means the ETF is offering £532 in annual income from a £10,000 investment. Then there&#8217;s the possibility of share price appreciation on top, though markets do fall as well as rise, of course. </p>


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<p>Now, one risk here is that the focus is solely on dividend stocks listed in the UK. Therefore, if this type of share suddenly falls out of favour, the ETF would underperform. Plus, another pandemic-type event could see many companies suspend dividends again. </p>



<p>However, I&#8217;m encouraged by the share price performance here. Over five years, the iShares UK Dividend ETF is up around 50%. Adding in the income too, that&#8217;s a solid return. </p>



<p>Looking at the portfolio, which contains many cheap UK shares, I think the ETF will carry on doing well in future. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-robots-are-coming">The robots are coming </h2>



<p>Next is the <strong>iShares Automation &amp; Robotics UCITS ETF</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-rbtx/">LSE: RBTX</a>). As the name implies, this tracks global companies dedicated to automation and robotics innovation (140 of them).&nbsp;</p>



<p>This area is expected to enjoy robust growth over the next decade due to manufacturing and warehouse automation, industrial Internet of Things, self-driving cars, and intelligent software that can execute tasks autonomously (AI agents).</p>



<p>Top holdings include <strong>Nvidia</strong> and <strong>Advanced Micro Devices</strong> (AMD), the chipmakers that provide the computational muscle behind everything from AI chatbots to humanoid robots.&nbsp;</p>



<p>On the industrial side, <strong>Rockwell Automation</strong> and <strong>Emerson Electric</strong> are powering the next generation of smart manufacturing, while <strong>Intuitive Surgical </strong>is a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>ServiceNow</strong> and <strong>Snowflake</strong> are involved with AI agents in one way or another. As <strong>Amazon</strong> CEO Andy Jassy recently said: “<em>Many of these agents have yet to be built, but make no mistake, they’re coming, and coming fast</em>.”</p>



<p>Since its launch in 2016, the iShares Automation &amp; Robotics ETF is up 210%. That’s impressive, while the ongoing charge of 0.40 % is reasonable for a high-quality thematic ETF, in my opinion.</p>


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<p>As for risks, areas of the robotics industry can be cyclical, so a global slowdown could dent performance for a while. Also, nearly 69% of the fund is in technology stocks, meaning any sell-off in that sector would impact the fund.  </p>



<p>Looking ahead, however, I’m bullish on this ETF’s prospects. There’s a good mixture of large and smaller business across hardware, software, and industrial engineering.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has declared that “<em>we are at the beginning of a new industrial revolution</em>&#8220;. This ETF offers bags of exposure to this, making it worth considering for a growth-oriented ISA.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/07/21/20k-in-an-isa-2-top-etfs-to-consider-from-the-london-stock-exchange/">£20k in an ISA? 2 top ETFs to consider from the London Stock Exchange</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/07/14/looking-for-growth-dividends-or-value-these-3-etfs-could-be-smart-ideas-to-consider/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Royston Wild]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide a way for investors to spread risk without sacrificing the possibility of huge long-term returns. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/07/14/looking-for-growth-dividends-or-value-these-3-etfs-could-be-smart-ideas-to-consider/">Looking for growth, dividends, or value? These 3 ETFs could be smart ideas to consider</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>The exchange-traded fund (ETF) market continues to evolve rapidly. With these pooled investment vehicles, investors today have an enormous choice of options for their wealth-building strategy &#8212; whether that is targeting growth, dividend, and value shares, or a mix of all three.</p>



<p>With this in mind, here are three top funds I think savvy share pickers should consider.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-growth">Growth</h2>


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<p>At 8.1%, the <strong>Global X Silver Miners ETF </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-silg/">LSE:SILG</a>) has enjoyed average annual price growth since its launch in mid-2022. That&#8217;s better than both the <strong><a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/what-is-the-ftse-100/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FTSE 100</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/what-is-the-ftse-250/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FTSE 250</a></strong>, and has been driven by a sharp rise in the silver price.</p>



<p>As the name implies, this fund invests in silver producers like <strong>Wheaton Precious Metals</strong>, <strong>Fresnillo</strong>, and <strong>Pan American Silver</strong>. This approach involves greater risk than investing in a price-tracking fund. However, it also opens the door to supersized returns, as miner profits typically grow at a faster rate than metal prices in bull markets.</p>



<p>Can silver continue climbing, though? I think it can, as a multitude of macroeconomic worries (from government deficits and sticky inflation, to thumping trade tariffs) drive demand for safe-haven assets. Silver prices reached new 14-year peaks near $39.20 an ounce just today (14 July).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dividends">Dividends</h2>


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<p>The <strong>iShares UK Dividend UCITS ETF</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-iukd/">LSE: IUKD</a>) provides targeted investment to 50 of the highest-yielding shares across the Footsie and FTSE 250. Its 12-month trailing yield is 5.4%, a good distance higher than the 3.4% for UK blue-chip shares.</p>



<p>Since the summer of 2020, it&#8217;s provided &#8212; through a combination of capital gains and passive income &#8212; a average annual return of 13.9%. While its narrow focus on British stocks involves greater geographical risk, this hasn&#8217;t impacted its ability to generate exceptional shareholder profits in recent years.</p>



<p>In fact, if the recent shift from US to European equities continues, its emphasis on London-listed companies could give returns an extra boost.</p>



<p>Significant holdings here include <strong>British American Tobacco</strong>, <strong>Legal &amp; General</strong>, <strong>BP</strong>,<strong> </strong>and <strong>National Grid </strong>shares.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-value">Value</h2>


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<p>The <strong>Xtrackers MSCI World Value ETF </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-xdev/">LSE:XDEV</a>) tracks a basket of large and mid-cap companies from across the world. As well as providing solid geographic diversification, it provides exposure to rock-solid blue chips alongside smaller shares that can deliver better-than-average growth.</p>



<p>And as the name implies, it does so with value characteristics in mind. More specifically, it selects shares based on factors including &#8220;<em>price-to-book-value (P/B), price-to-forward earnings (P/E), and enterprise value-to-cash flow from operations (EV/CFO)</em>&#8220;.</p>



<p>Taking a value approach can deliver market-beating capital gains over time, as high-quality shares with depressed valuations can rebound strongly when market sentiment changes. During the past five years, this ETF has delivered an average annual return of 13.6%.</p>



<p>Major holdings include <strong>Cisco Systems</strong>, <strong>Intel</strong>, <strong>Pfizer</strong>, and <strong>HSBC</strong>. Be mindful, however, that its high weighting of cyclical shares may cause underperformance during broader economic downturns.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/07/14/looking-for-growth-dividends-or-value-these-3-etfs-could-be-smart-ideas-to-consider/">Looking for growth, dividends, or value? These 3 ETFs could be smart ideas to consider</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/05/07/2-top-etfs-for-investors-seeking-high-yield-dividend-shares-to-consider/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 11:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Royston Wild]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Looking for dividend shares to buy? Here are two top ETFs that may be safer, and no less lucrative, options to consider for passive income.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/05/07/2-top-etfs-for-investors-seeking-high-yield-dividend-shares-to-consider/">2 top ETFs for investors seeking high-yield dividend shares to consider!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>Investing for passive income with dividend shares is becoming increasingly risky in 2025. With recessionary dangers growing, shareholder payouts could come under severe pressure if corporate earnings falter.</p>



<p>Navigating this challenging environment requires a thoughtful approach. One potential strategy could be to target a diversified income stream with an <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/exchange-traded-funds/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">exchange-traded fund (ETF)</a>. With these vehicles, the broader portfolio helps reduce the impact of one or two companies cutting dividends on overall returns.</p>



<p>Funds can contain dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of UK and overseas shares, providing better diversification that an individual can realistically hope for by buying individual stocks. With this in mind, here are two high-yield ETFs I think demand a close look.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ishares-uk-dividend-ucits-etf">iShares UK Dividend UCITS ETF</h2>



<p>At 5.2%, the 12-month trailing dividend yield on the<strong> iShares UK Dividend UCITS ETF</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-iukd/">LSE: IUKD</a>) comfortably beats the corresponding reading of the blue-chip <strong><a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/what-is-the-ftse-100/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FTSE 100</a></strong> index.</p>



<p>This sits way back at 3.5%, suggesting an investment in this iShares fund may be a better choice for individuals chasing higher yields than a FTSE-tracking fund.</p>



<p>In total, this iShares products has holdings in 51 different UK shares. More specifically, its designed to provide &#8220;<em>diversified exposure to UK companies to the higher yielding sub-set of the <strong>FTSE 350</strong></em>&#8220;.</p>



<p>The fund&#8217;s spread across a range of industries and sub-sectors to give it strength and provide a stable passive income across the economic cycle. Defensive plays such as <strong>British American Tobacco</strong> and <strong>National Grid</strong> are among some of its largest holdings, as are more cyclical businesses <strong>Aviva</strong>, <strong>Rio Tinto</strong> and <strong>HSBC</strong>.</p>



<p>There are a couple of drawbacks here. Its focus on UK shares could leaves it more regionally exposed than more global ETFs. It also contains around half the number of holdings as a FTSE 100 ETF.</p>



<p>But that giant yield still makes it worth serious attention, in my book.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wisdomtree-europe-equity-income-ucits-etf"><strong>WisdomTree Europe Equity Income UCITS ETF</strong></h2>



<p>For investors seeking superior geographical diversification, the <strong>WisdomTree Europe Equity Income UCITS ETF</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-eei/">LSE:EEI</a>) could be just the ticket.</p>



<p>It&#8217;s &#8220;<em>comprised of the highest dividend-yielding European companies</em>,&#8221;, WisdomTree says. These are &#8220;<em>risk-filtered using a composite risk score screening which is made up of two factors (quality and momentum) [with] each carrying an equal weighting</em>&#8220;, it adds.</p>



<p>What this means is its 12-month trailing dividend yields an enormous 6.2%.</p>



<p>In total, the ETF has holdings in 255 different dividend shares. UK stocks are its most significant allocation, though this comprises just 20.7% of the total fund. It also provides substantial exposure to France, Italy, Spain and Germany, and a dozen more European nations.</p>



<p>I also like this fund because it prioritises companies with ESG characteristics, which in turn reduces exposure to long-term regulatory and reputational risks. Major holdings include <strong>HSBC</strong>, renewable energy producer <strong>Enel</strong> and <strong>Allianz</strong>.</p>



<p>Around 29.1% of this WidsomTree product is tied up in financial services, which may leave it more vulnerable during economic downturns. But on the plus side, it also gives the fund serious long-term growth potential. I think it&#8217;s a great dividend fund to consider.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/05/07/2-top-etfs-for-investors-seeking-high-yield-dividend-shares-to-consider/">2 top ETFs for investors seeking high-yield dividend shares to consider!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/04/28/20000-in-a-new-isa-consider-this-dividend-etf-to-target-a-1066-second-income/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben McPoland]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Our writer reckons this UK-focused ETF might offer a simple option for investors looking to generate an annual second income from their ISA.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/04/28/20000-in-a-new-isa-consider-this-dividend-etf-to-target-a-1066-second-income/">£20,000 in a new ISA? Consider this dividend ETF to target a £1,066 second income</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>Many people begin their investing journey in April, coinciding with the start of the new £20,000 annual <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/what-is-the-isa-allowance/">Stocks and Shares ISA allowance</a>. Naturally, some investors will be looking to build a portfolio of dividend stocks designed to generate a second income from day one.</p>



<p>However, <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-invest-in-shares/finding-companies-to-invest-in/">finding and researching</a> stocks to form a suitably diversified portfolio can be a laborious task. It may not appeal to those who prefer things to quietly chug along in the background. </p>



<p>Does this hands-off investing approach sound appealing? Well, that&#8217;s where <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/exchange-traded-funds/">exchange-traded funds</a> (ETFs) come in very handy, as they offer a way to invest in a wide range of shares or bonds in one package.</p>



<p>Here, I&#8217;ll highlight one dividend-focused ETF that I think is worth considering.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-holding-up-well-in-the-storm">Holding up well in the storm</h2>



<p><strong>iShares UK Dividend UCITS ETF</strong>&nbsp;(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-iukd/">LSE: IUKD</a>) offers a ready-made portfolio of around 50 UK stocks with high <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/dividend-yield/">dividend yields</a>. Right now, the top five holdings are <strong>British American Tobacco</strong>, <strong>Legal &amp; General</strong>, <strong>Rio Tinto</strong>, <strong>BP</strong>, and <strong>National Grid</strong>.</p>



<p>That looks like a balanced spread of stocks to me, as they&#8217;re all strong <strong>FTSE 100</strong> companies in their respective sectors of tobacco, insurance, mining, oil, and utilities. </p>



<p>The dividend yields are nice and chunky, with British American Tobacco and Legal &amp; General sporting 7.6% and 9% yields, respectively. The ETF&#8217;s trailing yield comes in at a respectable 5.33%, which is higher than the FTSE 100&#8217;s 3.5%.</p>



<p>Plus, many UK dividend shares have held up pretty well during the recent market turmoil. Indeed, the ETF is actually up 7% year to date, which is a decent showing. By contrast, the tech-driven <strong>Nasdaq Composite</strong> is down 10% in 2025.</p>



<p>The five-year total return (share price and dividends) is around 100%, which is fantastic. That said, it should be noted that the starting point there &#8212; the first half of 2020 &#8212; was during the onset of the pandemic when share prices were low. </p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-risks-to-bear-in-mind">Risks to bear in mind</h2>



<p>Unfortunately, just because UK dividend stocks have held up well so far this year, it doesn&#8217;t mean they also won&#8217;t head south if the US/global economy enters a recession later this year.</p>



<p>This cannot be ruled out, with the US-China trade war heating up and many companies still in limbo around tariffs. After all, when America sneezes, the world catches a cold, as the old saying goes.</p>



<p>So, while I would expect cheap UK stocks to do better than highly-valued US tech stocks during a downturn, this situation wouldn&#8217;t be ideal for the stock market as a whole. </p>



<p>Moreover, companies can cancel their dividends unexpectedly. Some might pause them during a recession.</p>



<p>That said, the fact that the fund holds 50 stocks does mitigate this risk.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hassle-free-passive-income">Hassle-free passive income</h2>



<p>As mentioned, the ETF&#8217;s yield is 5.33%. This means that an investor who puts £20,000 into it should expect to receive around £1,066 in passive income every year. </p>



<p>On top of that, there would likely be some share price appreciation over time.</p>



<p>Were they to retain dividends instead of spending them, the total amount would grow to roughly £40,500 after 10 years. A more than doubling! This assumes the same 5.33% yield and a modest 2% rise in the share price across this time, which isn&#8217;t guaranteed of course.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/04/28/20000-in-a-new-isa-consider-this-dividend-etf-to-target-a-1066-second-income/">£20,000 in a new ISA? Consider this dividend ETF to target a £1,066 second income</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/04/08/the-2025-stock-market-sell-off-could-be-a-once-in-a-decade-opportunity-to-build-wealth-in-an-isa/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>If a long-term investor has cash sitting in an investment ISA, now could be a good time to put some into the market, says Edward Sheldon.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/04/08/the-2025-stock-market-sell-off-could-be-a-once-in-a-decade-opportunity-to-build-wealth-in-an-isa/">The 2025 stock market sell-off could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build wealth in an ISA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>Over the last week, global stock markets have taken a huge hit due to tariff uncertainty. As a result, many stocks are currently down 20% or more from their 52-weeks highs. For <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/getting-started-in-investing/foolish-investing-taking-the-long-term-approach/">long-term</a> investors, this could be a major opportunity. If someone has cash sitting in their <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/personal-finance/share-dealing/stocks-and-shares-isa/">Stocks and Shares ISA</a> right now, I think it’s time to consider putting some of it to work.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-this-kind-of-volatility-is-rare">This kind of volatility is rare</h2>



<p>It’s not often that we see this kind of volatility, where markets are literally in freefall and major indexes such as the <strong>FTSE 100</strong> and the <strong>S&amp;P 500</strong> are falling 4% to 5% in a day (for several days in a row).</p>



<p>The last time we saw this kind of thing was in early 2020 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic when the world was faced with huge uncertainty.</p>



<p>Before that, it was in late 2008, during the Global Financial Crisis, when the global banking system was on the brink of collapse.</p>



<p>So, we might not see this kind of market event again for a while. It could be another five years. It could be another 10.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-investing-now-could-pay-off">Investing now could pay off</h2>



<p>Now, investing in stocks in moments like this isn’t easy. When uncertainty is high and markets are tanking, it often feels safer to sit on the sidelines.</p>



<p>However, history shows that investing during these periods of volatility – when investors are indiscriminately dumping stocks – can pay off in a big way. Had someone put some capital into the S&amp;P 500 index in March 2020 when the index crashed to 2,500, for example, they could have potentially <span style="text-decoration: underline">doubled their money</span> in just a few years.</p>


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<p>Of course, there are no guarantees that the stock market will recover in the years ahead given the current level of economic uncertainty. A full recovery could take time.</p>



<p>But in the long run, global stock markets have always recovered from crises. I’m fairly certain that in a decade’s time, the current meltdown will just look like a blip on a long-term chart.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-different-risk-levels">Different risk levels</h2>



<p>It’s worth pointing out that it’s possible to take on different levels of risk today.</p>



<p>For example, if someone was looking to get into the market but not wanting to take on too much risk, they might want to consider a dividend-focused fund such as the <strong>iShares UK Dividend UCITS ETF</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-iukd/">LSE: IUKD</a>).</p>



<p>This is a diversified product that focuses on UK-listed companies that pay dividends. Stocks in the fund include the likes of <strong>British American Tobacco</strong>,<strong> National Grid</strong>, and <strong>Legal &amp; General</strong>.</p>



<p>This fund has held up pretty well in the current sell-off. Year to date, it&#8217;s only down about 4%. That’s a good performance on a relative basis. This year, a lot of individual stocks have fallen 30% or more.</p>


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<p>The best thing about this fund, however, is that investors have two potential sources of return. Not only is there potential for capital gains but there’s also income on offer (the yield is currently about 5.5%).</p>



<p>Of course, this ETF isn’t perfect. If the market rallies hard in the months ahead, it could underperform due its focus on slow-moving dividend-paying companies.</p>



<p>An investor could easily combine this product with a few individual stocks, however. This would involve taking on a little more risk, but it could potentially lead to higher gains in the long run.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/04/08/the-2025-stock-market-sell-off-could-be-a-once-in-a-decade-opportunity-to-build-wealth-in-an-isa/">The 2025 stock market sell-off could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build wealth in an ISA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2024/07/10/2-juicy-uk-etfs-im-looking-at-for-high-passive-income/</link>
                                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:06:50 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Smith]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jon Smith points out two ETFs focused on property and dividend payers he thinks could be good additions for his passive income portfolio.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2024/07/10/2-juicy-uk-etfs-im-looking-at-for-high-passive-income/">2 juicy UK ETFs I&#8217;m looking at for high passive income</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/exchange-traded-funds/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Exchange traded funds</a> (ETFs) are popular tools investors can use to get exposure to a basket of stocks, bonds or alternatives, simply from buying one listed fund.</p>



<p>It can be used as a passive way to track an index like the <strong>FTSE 100</strong>, or to target a specific sector, such as dividend stocks. Here&#8217;s a couple I&#8217;m watching right now for passive income potential.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tapping-into-the-property-market">Tapping into the property market</h2>



<p>The first one is the <strong>iShares MSCI Target UK Real Estate</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-ukre/">LSE:UKRE</a>). This fund&#8217;s essentially a pool of real estate investment trusts (REITs). Normally, I&#8217;d try and pick <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/getting-started-in-investing/investing-in-reits-in-the-uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">my favourite REIT</a> from a selection of them. However, the ETF gives me a fairly unique way of getting a little bit of everything.</p>



<p>It includes 36 holdings, with some popular names such as <strong>Land Securities Group</strong> and <strong>Segro</strong>. Yet it has a host of others that allows me to get wider exposure of real estate investments, ranging from commercial sites to private areas.</p>



<p>From the leasing out of locations, the REITs generate income that is paid out to shareholders. This means the ETF has a high dividend yield, which is currently 6.73%.</p>



<p>Over the past year, the ETFs risen by 11%. This acts as an added bonus on top of the dividend income. Looking forward, I think the UK property market&#8217;s over the worst and should have robust demand in the years to come.</p>



<p>One risk is if interest rates continue to stay higher for longer. Given these real estate companies have debt in order to fund property purchases, higher interest rates make it more expensive to do so.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-best-of-british">The best of British</h2>



<p>Another ETF I like is <strong>iShares UK Dividend ETF</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-iukd/">LSE:IUKD</a>). The fund does what it says on the tin, namely invests in FTSE stocks that pay out a dividend. The current dividend yield&#8217;s 5.56%, with the ETF up 18% over the past year.</p>



<p>It currently has 50 holdings with a few of the largest being <strong>HSBC</strong>, <strong>Imperial Brands</strong> and <strong>British American Tobacco</strong>. These are all large-cap companies that have generous income payouts. Some might ask why not buy these individually? It&#8217;s possible to do this, but a definite hassle. Further, the transaction costs of buying 50 stocks is much higher than just buying the ETF.</p>



<p>It&#8217;s a high, passive income option as the FTSE 100 average dividend yield is 3.59% and the <strong>FTSE 250</strong> is 3.26%.</p>



<p>The risk is that the ETF might include a stock I&#8217;m not comfortable holding. This might be due to ESG criteria, for example not wanting to invest in a tobacco company. Or it could simply be a firm I think will cut the income payments in the future. With the fund, I can&#8217;t exclude it, which could pose a risk.</p>



<p>Both funds are on my watchlist to consider buying this month.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2024/07/10/2-juicy-uk-etfs-im-looking-at-for-high-passive-income/">2 juicy UK ETFs I&#8217;m looking at for high passive income</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>Here’s 1 passive income ETF to supercharge returns!</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2022/10/03/heres-1-passive-income-etf-to-supercharge-returns/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jabran Khan]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This Fool is looking for the best passive income options to boost his levels of return. Should he buy or avoid shares in this ETF?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2022/10/03/heres-1-passive-income-etf-to-supercharge-returns/">Here’s 1 passive income ETF to supercharge returns!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>One of the primary aims of my investment strategy is to boost my passive income stream through dividend-paying stocks. One exchange-traded fund (ETF) that caught my eye recently is <strong>iShares UK Dividend ETF</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-iukd/">LSE:IUKD</a>). Should I buy or avoid the shares?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dividend-seeker">Dividend seeker</h2>



<p>As a reminder, an ETF is a type of pooled investment security, and it can be traded on the stock exchange like a normal stock. It tracks a particular index, sector, commodity, or other assets.</p>



<p>The iShares UK Dividend ETF tracks the <strong>FTSE UK Dividend+ Index</strong>. It holds the top 50 yielding dividend stocks from the <strong>FTSE 350</strong>, excluding investment trusts. Using specific criteria, it works out which companies to include. One of the primary criteria for iShares is the dividend performance of a company.</p>



<p>As the iShares UK Dividend ETF trades like a normal stock, it has a share price too. Currently, the shares are trading for 628p. At this time last year, the ETF was trading for 717p, which is a 12% drop over a 12-month period.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-to-buy-or-not-to-buy">To buy or not to buy</h2>



<p>So let&#8217;s take a look at some pros and cons of me buying the iShares UK Dividend ETF shares for my holdings.</p>



<p><strong>FOR</strong>: the ETF is managed by <strong>Blackrock</strong>, which is one of the largest asset managers in the world. It has a reputation for operating with higher liquidity than other asset managers, which I like. In addition to this, I am buoyed by the fact that the ETF has good diversification. Of the 50 companies making up the fund, there are lots of different types of companies that operate in different sectors. This can offer protection against headwinds and volatility, like now.</p>



<p><strong>AGAINST</strong>: As with any passive income stock, it is always worth remembering that dividends are never guaranteed. They can be cancelled at any time to help conserve cash. This usually happens during times of volatility, or an unexpected event like a pandemic.</p>



<p><strong>FOR</strong>: the ETF&#8217;s current <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/dividend-yield/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dividend yield</a> is extremely enticing. It stands at 7.2%. This is considerably higher than the <strong>FTSE 100</strong> average of 3%-4%.</p>



<p><strong>AGAINST</strong>: A few other risks to consider are lack of geographical diversification, as well as a heavy exposure to financial stocks. All the stocks in the fund are businesses based in the UK. This means a lot of them are at the mercy of the UK economy, which is experiencing lots of issues such as soaring <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/personal-finance/your-money/guides/what-is-inflation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">inflation</a>. As for financial stocks, due to recent headwinds, many of them have suffered. This could hurt the ETF&#8217;s level of return moving forward but this is something I will keep an eye on.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-passive-income-stock-i-would-buy">A passive income stock I would buy</h2>



<p>To summarise, there are clear benefits, and some pitfalls, to buying the iShares UK Dividend ETF for my holdings. Current economic issues will impact it in some form, in my opinion. Despite this, I like the look of this ETF to boost my passive income. Its generally diverse portfolio, as well as the dividend yield on offer are big positives for me. I would add the iShares UK Dividend ETF to my holdings.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2022/10/03/heres-1-passive-income-etf-to-supercharge-returns/">Here’s 1 passive income ETF to supercharge returns!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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