Low Volatility High Dividend
Index Description
The Low Volatility BRIC Dividend Index is a 30 stock dividend yield weighted index designed to measure the market performance of companies in the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India & China) nations that have a high dividend yield and low beta. The index consists of securities listed on the primary stock exchanges of the aforementioned BRIC nations and ADRs & GDRs (traded on US and European exchanges, respectively). The index was incorporated on September 21, 2007.
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Index Characteristics (As of September 30, 2011)
| Number of Constituents | 30 |
| Total Market Cap (USD Mn) | 984,162 |
| Mean Market Cap (USD Mn) | 32,805 |
| Median Market Cap (USD Mn) | 4,361 |
| Largest Constituent (USD Mn) | 276,737 |
| Smallest Constituent (USD Mn) | 527 |
Industry Breakdown (As of September 30, 2011)
Top 5 Constituents (As of September 30, 2011)
| Company Name | Symbol | Industry | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telefonica Brasil SA | VIVT4:BZ | Diversified Telecommunication | 5.11% |
| AES Tiete SA | GETI4:BZ | Independent Power Producers | 4.97% |
| Cia de Transmissao de Energia Electrica Paulista | TRPL4:BZ | Electric Utilities | 4.90% |
| Redecard SA | RDCD3:BZ | IT Services | 4.81% |
| Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA | ELET6:BZ | Electric Utilities | 4.80% |