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  5. VIU: I'm seeking to buy 3 or four ETFs that would give me stable dividend distributions in the 4% range with the possibility of capital appreciation yearly at about 10%. [Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF]
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Q: I'm seeking to buy 3 or four ETFs that would give me stable dividend distributions in the 4% range with the possibility of capital appreciation yearly at about 10%. I also seek global diversification and I would like to pay for my investments in Canadian dollars. I am interested in return on capital not return of capital. Please advise if you have ETF's that you can suggest.
Asked by Les on July 08, 2025
5i Research Answer:

The criteria is pretty intense if one is looking for 4% dividends and 10% appreciation. There is nothing in this category that would not come with significant equity risks. VIU qualifies on historical numbers, trades in Canada, is international, and has a yield of 5.02% indicated and five year return 10.22%. It is one of our favourite internationals (non North America). VGG (US dividends) has five year 13.38% but only a 13.38% yield. VE (Europe) yield 5.86% and five year is 11.97%. Emerging markets do not come close. Covered call funds would provide high income but much would be return of capital. 

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