Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF

VIGI

Market cap $9.4B

ETFs to diversify beyond US stocks. ETFs to diversify beyond US stocks.

The Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (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.

Vanguard's lineup of dividend ETFs provides global coverage of dividend growth and high-yield stocks. The inclusion of both U.S. and international stocks is important, since the current market rotation is favoring them as leaders.

The markets are turning out to be quite unpredictable this year.

Which one of these issuers is better for dividend investing really comes down to what kind of strategy you want. Vanguard wins as far as the breadth of its offerings is concerned.

Financial Connections Group sold 34,146 shares of VIGI in the fourth quarter; the estimated transaction value was $3.09 million based on quarterly average prices. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value decreased by $2.90 million, reflecting both trading and price movement.

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF receives a reiterated buy rating, supported by a technical breakout and strong dividend growth. VIGI offers solid diversification, low volatility, and a 2.1% yield, with a 5-year dividend growth rate exceeding 13%. The ETF trades at a reasonable 17.6x P/E, with a balanced blend of value and growth and high liquidity.

There are plenty of dividend stocks out there for equity investors looking to maximize their overall total portfolio returns.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Foreign Large Blend ETF category of the market, the Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 03/03/2016.

Dividend appreciation is one of the key factors that separates equities from many fixed income products out there.