A Hefty Dividend Boosts Australia ETF

The performance of iShares MSCI Australia (EWA Quote) over the past five years has been nothing short of astounding.

This exchange-traded fund has gained more than 180% since the start of 2001, compared with just a 20% gain for the S&P 500 ETF Spyders(SPY Quote).

Sam Patel, TheStreet.com Rating's manager of mutual fund research, recommended this A-plus-rated fund in recent article as an ideal way to gain exposure to Australia's thriving economy and consolidation in the media industry in particular.

But there's one thing he failed to mention that could make iShares MSCI Australia an even more compelling investment: the country's exceptionally high dividends. ...