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BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETZWE.TOPAST TOP PICKNov 20, 2017Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.
Likes exposure to Europe, of which many Canadians have minimal exposure. ZWE looks at the dividend yields of its holdings. Plus, it does some covered writing, which gives you income along the way in tradeoff for upside. Attractive yield, but consider also owning some European stocks on their own. Nice piece of diversification for your portfolio, good bit of income.
In general, Europe is good value compared to US or NA markets. Lower PE and book value, higher dividend. This one has high dividend stocks, with covered call overlay. Up 11% YTD. Makes sense for cashflow. But ZWP, holding underlying securities, gives better total return. Yield is around 7.5%.
(A Top Pick May 11/17. Up 0%.) He likes their exposure to Europe, and it has a Covered Call overlay. The yield is close to 5%-6%. The only trouble with Europe is that it is a political morass, so he could pull the trigger on this holding at any time.