February 1, 2021 When allocating to dividend-paying instruments, a company’s ability to pay actually its dividends is of the utmost concern. The WisdomTree Global Dividend Model Portfolio is a collection of exchange traded funds emphasizing dividend growth and sustainability. “This model portfolio seeks to provide capital appreciation and high current dividend income, through a globally diversified set of WisdomTree’s dividend income oriented equity ETFs. The model strives to deliver dividend income in excess of the global benchmark of equities,” according to the issuer. Avoiding Dividend Trouble Spots What makes this model portfolio valuable is that WisdomTree’s dividend benchmarks toss companies that suspend dividends.