About Wasatch International Select Fund Investor Class (WAISX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in foreign companies of all market capitalizations. Under normal market conditions, it will invest the fund's assets primarily in the equity securities, typically common stock, issued by companies tied economically to foreign developed markets, which are those countries included in the MSCI EAFE Index at the time of purchase, excluding the United States. The fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in a particular region or market, including Asia, India, Japan, Europe, and the United Kingdom. It is non-diversified.
Is WAISX a good dividend investment in 2026?
WAISX offers a 16.39% 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.
WAISX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your WAISX portfolio grows to $45.6K vs $26.4K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
WAISX dividend growth history & forecast
WAISX 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 16.39%.
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.
🌍 WAISX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold WAISX.
Gross yield
16.39%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
13.93%
Real yield (−CPI)
11.13%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
16.39%
13.59%
$1,639 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
13.93%
11.13%
$1,393 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
13.11%
10.31%
$1,311 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
16.39%
13.59%
$1,639 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
14.96%
12.16%
$1,496 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
16.39%
13.59%
$1,639 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
12.29%
9.49%
$1,229 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
13.93%
11.13%
$1,393 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
11.47%
8.67%
$1,147 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
12.07%
9.27%
$1,207 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
11.47%
8.67%
$1,147 / 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.
🎯 WAISX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
8yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your WAISX investment of $12.20/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$26.9K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$24.4K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in WAISX for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$172,240
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 WAISX Dividend Payment Schedule
WAISX 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
📊 WAISX vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How WAISX compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+13.49% vs sectorBetter
WAISX
16.39%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
WAISX
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
WAISX
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for WAISX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ WAISX 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 WAISX 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 →