Using the S&P 500 as a baseline performance metric, both funds have outperformed the broader market. XUDV is up just over 9% for the year while XIDV is up 6.11%. The former presents a viable option for investors looking to meld performance and maximize dividend distributions while limiting volatility. The latter is ideal for investors who are seeking not just income, but diversification, by looking outside of U.S. borders and into international territory. Much of that outperformance is a byproduct of the pe ...