GAID

GAID is an actively managed fund that invests in companies outside the US which consistently grow their dividends while maintaining company value. With a quality bias, GAID targets firms demonstrating strong and persistent returns on capital, sustainable dividend growth, and prudent levels of debt. The fund invests across market capitalizations, providing exposure to both developed and emerging markets, including Europe and Asia. The portfolio is typically equally weighted and holds around 30 to 35 positions. GAID offers more of an international exposure than the issuers global dividend builder ETF. The quality bar in the global ETF is so high, few international listed companies pass the screen selection.