Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

VYMI

Market cap $13.5B

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Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) offers diversified exposure to non-US high dividend stocks with a 4.28% yield and solid dividend growth. VYMI's portfolio is globally diversified, heavily weighted in financials, and includes major holdings like HSBC, Novartis, Roche, and Nestle. VYMI stands out for its large asset base, strong track record, and competitive 0.17% expense ratio, though it's not the absolute cheapest option.

The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF has returned 29.6% year to date, versus 15.6% for the S&P 500. The fund yields 3.95% from 1,531 international stocks across 40 countries with a 0.17% expense ratio.