Investment Objective

The iQ Canada ETF High Dividend Model seeks to outperform the S&P TSX Index with less risk while maintaining a high dividend yield.

Process

The iQ Canada ETF High Dividend Model implements the following rules-based process:

  • Begin with a starting universe of Exchange Traded Funds trading on Canadian exchanges.

  • Sort the Canadian-listed Exchange Traded Funds by dollar volume and select the most liquid 100.

  • Sort the remaining 100 Canadian-listed Exchange Traded Funds by 12-month dividend yield and select the top 15.

  • Sort the remaining 15 Canadian-listed Exchange Traded Funds by maximum draw-down and McGinley Dynamic and select the most attractive five.

The Model repeats this process on a Seasonal quarter basis (every February, May, August & November).