(LVHI) International Low - Overview
ETF Category: Foreign Large Value | Exchange: BATS (USA) | Market Cap: 4.992m USD | Total Return: 30.4% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 22.8M
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI) tracks an index of profitable, high-yield companies located in developed markets outside the United States. The fund maintains a mandate to invest at least 80% of its assets in its underlying benchmark, focusing on equities that exhibit lower price and earnings volatility compared to the broader international market.
To preserve capital gains for U.S. investors, the fund utilizes currency hedging strategies to mitigate the impact of exchange-rate fluctuations between the USD and foreign currencies. This approach is common in Foreign Large Value ETFs, as international dividend yields can be eroded by a strengthening dollar or high volatility in non-U.S. equity markets.
Investors can further examine these dividend sustainability metrics by reviewing the data available on ValueRay. By prioritizing businesses with stable earnings, the fund aims to provide a more consistent income stream than traditional market-cap-weighted international indices.
- Developed market interest rate shifts impact dividend yield attractiveness relative to bonds
- Currency hedging strategy mitigates USD strength volatility against international equity holdings
- Corporate earnings stability in non-US markets sustains high-dividend payout ratios
- Global equity market volatility triggers defensive rebalancing into low-beta securities
- International regulatory changes influence dividend taxation and cross-border capital flows
As of May 31, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 40.94 with a total of 433,270 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.63%,
over one month by +1.41%,
over three months by -1.15% and
over the past year by +30.44%.
International Low has no consensus analysts rating.