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Global Payout Ratios.
+Japan's payout ratio (Dividends and Buybacks combined) of 48% is low
relative to global standards, but has increased in recent years.
+ Japan's conservative payout ratio contributed to more modest dividend
cuts than European peers in 2020
Trailing 5yr Median Payout Ratio: Dividends + Buybacks as a % of Earnings
Payout Ratio
90.0%
85.5%
80.0%
70.0%
Buybacks
â– Dividends
73.2%
60.0%
48.1%
64.0%
6.6%
5.9%
43.7%
50.0%
40.0%
27.4%
15.1%
30.0%
61.2%
53.6%
20.0%
41.6%
35.4%
33.3%
10.0%
0.0%
-10.0%
-8.3%
Emerging
Japan
Markets
Developed
International
Europe
United States
Source: WisdomTree, FactSet, 3/31/2021. Japan, Europe, and Emerging Markets measured by respective MSCI Indexes. Developed International
measured by MSCI EAFE Index. United States measured by S&P 500. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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