Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

VYMI

Market cap $15.3B

For most investors, this is a game to stick in for the long haul. That includes novice investors with decades ahead of them before they clock out for the last time and even retirees.

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There are dividend ETFs with higher yields out there, but this fund makes it easier for income investors to sleep at night. It's an efficient tool for harnessing dividends from outside the U.S. The fund takes steps to minimize exposure to dividend offenders.

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As the tech rally shows signs of fatigue, dividend stocks could be poised to lead the market in 2026. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF and the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth ETF focus on solid fundamentals and long-term payout growth.

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) earns a buy rating for superior risk-adjusted returns, broad diversification, and forward-looking portfolio construction. iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV), despite a higher yield and lower valuation multiples, faces value trap risks, higher concentration, greater turnover, and exposure to stagnating European markets. VYMI's broader geographic and sector exposure, especially to Asia and growth sectors, enhances resilience and long-term capital appreciation potential.

AMLP offers an 8.24% yield from midstream MLPs required to distribute 90% of profits to shareholders. VYMI returned 33.78% year-to-date while avoiding AI exposure through international dividend stocks.

Some investors consistently seek the highest-growth stocks in the market. Others focus almost exclusively on quality, with valuation being the most vital metric to consider.

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The fund has returned 29.6% so far in 2025, crushing the S&P 500's 15.6% gain. Heavy exposure to European financials and energy giants drove returns while the weakening dollar provided an additional tailwind.