{
  "id": 17165730,
  "title": "US dividend ETFs draw attention amid stock market volatility",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/us-dividend-etfs-draw-attention-amid-stock-market-volatility",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-30T03:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20261030/us-dividend-etfs-draw-attention-amid-stock-market-volatility"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recent fluctuations in the Korean stock market are drawing the attention of investors to U.S. dividend-paying stocks, according to market experts discussing the situation on Friday. Seeking regular income instead of relying exclusively on potential stock price increases, some investors are turning to the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. This index monitors 100 U.S. companies that have demonstrated a strong track record of dividend payments over the past decade. To meet the index's criteria, firms must have paid dividends for a minimum of ten consecutive years and must also exhibit five years of consistent dividend growth, a healthy return on equity, and a reasonable debt-to-cash flow ratio.\n\nRepresenting the largest U.S.-focused dividend ETF listed on a Korean exchange, Mirae Asset Global Investments TIGER U.S. Dividend Dow Jones ETF holds a substantial $3.41 billion in net assets as of Thursday. Asset managers are further expanding this strategy by incorporating dividend-paying stocks with covered-call options, a technique in which an investor sells call options on shares they own.",
  "summary": "Growing volatility in the Korean stock market is prompting investors' attention to U.S. dividend-paying stocks, with some seeking regular income rather than relying solely on stock price gains, market watchers said Friday. One option is the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, which tracks 100 U.S. companies selected for their dividend records and financial strength. To qualify, companies must have…",
  "key_points": [
    "Korean investors turning to U.S. dividend ETFs amid market volatility",
    "Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index monitoring 100 companies with 10+ years of consistent dividends",
    "Mirae Asset Global Investments TIGER U.S. Dividend Dow Jones ETF holds $3.41 billion in assets"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Shifting focus toward consistent U.S. dividend yields signals a broader investor preference for reliable income streams over speculative growth during periods of heightened volatility in the Korean stock market.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}