Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF

VIGI

Market cap $8.8B

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.

The Vanguard Intl Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF is upgraded from Sell to Hold, reflecting improved portfolio stabilization potential amid shifting market dynamics. VIGI's sector allocation now favors financials, industrials, and healthcare (over 60% combined), reducing tech exposure below 10% and aligning with current market conditions. Yield has improved from ~1.8% to ~2.3% TTM, enhancing but not transforming VIGI's income appeal; the fund remains unattractive for aggressive income or return-focused investors.

Perritt Capital Management Inc sold 116,495 shares of Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) Quarter-end stake value decreased by $10.43 million due to the sale of the position Position change equals a 17.45% drop in 13F reportable AUM Post-trade, VIGI holding is zero shares, valued at $0 The stake previously represented 4.9% of fund AUM in the prior quarter

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.