Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

The Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) offers exposure to 343 global stocks from developed markets with a low 0.07% expense ratio, but has delivered underwhelming returns and a modest 2.13% dividend yield. The fund is heavily concentrated in Japan (30.9%) and Canada (23%), and has been significantly outperformed by the S&P 50...

Two international ETFs have outperformed the S&P 500 in the past year. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF delivered 30.3% returns with a 3.42% dividend yield, while the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF returned 28.7%. However, the author recommends the iShares fund for long-term investors due to its broader diversif...

Two Vanguard high-yield dividend ETFs—VYM and VYMI—have attracted over $2 billion in net new investor money year-to-date despite tech stocks dominating the market. VYM yields 2.2% with strong performance from banks and tech stocks like Broadcom, while VYMI yields 3.45% and has surged 55% since early 2025, outpacing the S&P 500. High-yield equ...

The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) outperformed the Nasdaq-100 tracking Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) over an 11-month period, delivering 21% annualized returns over three years with a low 0.07% expense ratio and 3.47% dividend yield. While tech stocks have historically outperformed, some investors concerned about high tech valua...

As inflation rises to 3.8% in April, investors are seeking protection strategies. The article recommends dividend stocks and international equities as inflation hedges. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) is highlighted as a suitable option, offering a 3.47% dividend yield, low 0.07% expense ratio, and strong historical retu...