Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF

VIGI

Market cap $8.88B

The Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF has delivered less-than-impressive returns and yields. This fund is heavily concentrated in just two countries.

Recent research from Vanguard suggests that international stocks in developed markets could outperform U.S. stocks in the next 10 years. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF holds more than 1,500 stocks and has delivered 10 years of 10.8% annualized returns.

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Making its debut on 03/03/2016, smart beta exchange traded fund Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIGI) provides investors broad exposure to the Foreign Large Blend ETF category of the market.

The Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund is a disciplined, defensive international ETF prioritizing dividend growth over yield or aggressive upside. VIGI's 0.07% expense ratio, 2.12% yield, and quality screens create a stable, diversified core holding but limit exposure to early-cycle growth or high income. I rate VIGI a HOLD: it reliably compounds in the background but consistently lags peers in both total returns and yield.

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I have a soft spot for both the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM).

The Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIGI) made its debut on 03/03/2016, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Foreign Large Blend ETF category of the market.

It's smart to diversify your portfolio beyond just U.S. stocks. These ETFs will quickly and easily have you invested in hundreds, if not thousands, of international stocks.

Most international ETFs hand you every stock in the world outside the U.S., including the dividend cutters, the yield traps, and the companies that have never grown a payout in their lives.