About IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE Europe ETF (HFXE) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The investment seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, the FTSE Developed Europe 50% Hedged to USD Index (the "underlying index"). The underlying index is an equity benchmark for European countries, with approximately half of the currency exposure of the securities included in the underlying index "hedged" against the U.S. dollar on a monthly basis. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the securities and other instruments included in its underlying index.
Is HFXE a good dividend investment in 2026?
HFXE offers a 10.49% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
HFXE DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your HFXE portfolio grows to $27.1K vs $20.5K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
HFXE dividend growth history & forecast
HFXE has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 10.49%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 HFXE Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold HFXE.
Gross yield
10.49%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
8.92%
Real yield (−CPI)
6.12%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
10.49%
7.69%
$1,049 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
8.92%
6.12%
$892 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
8.39%
5.59%
$839 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
10.49%
7.69%
$1,049 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
9.57%
6.77%
$957 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
10.49%
7.69%
$1,049 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
7.87%
5.07%
$787 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
8.92%
6.12%
$892 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
7.34%
4.54%
$734 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
7.72%
4.92%
$772 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
7.34%
4.54%
$734 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 HFXE Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
12yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your HFXE investment of $19.07/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$13.5K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$11.0K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in HFXE for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$269,202
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 HFXE Dividend Payment Schedule
HFXE pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 HFXE vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How HFXE compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+7.59% vs sectorBetter
HFXE
10.49%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
HFXE
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
HFXE
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for HFXE sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ HFXE Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the HFXE dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →