IUKD

Informazioni su IUKD

iShares UK Dividend UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the FTSE UK Dividend+ Index, comprising 50 UK-listed stocks selected for their leading dividend yields, excluding investment trusts. Launched on 4 November 2005 and domiciled in Ireland, it is managed by BlackRock and replicates the index through physical holdings of constituent securities across various market capitalizations. The ETF distributes dividends quarterly, offering investors income from high-yielding companies in sectors such as financials (around 37%), consumer staples (13%), utilities (11%), and energy (8%), with top holdings including Rio Tinto, HSBC Holdings, Legal & General, and NatWest Group. Featuring a total expense ratio of 0.40% p.a. and a fund size exceeding £1.1 billion, it provides unhedged GBP exposure to UK equities focused on sustainable dividend payments. This ETF plays a key role in income-oriented portfolios, enabling efficient access to a diversified basket of dividend-paying UK firms amid varying market conditions.