The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ:VYMI) sits in a lot of income portfolios as the foreign-stock complement to a domestic dividend sleeve, and its payouts have grown noticeably over the past three years.
This article provides in-depth coverage of Vanguard's $19B International High Dividend Yield ETF, a well-established and well-diversified fund with a cheap 0.07% ER and an estimated yield approaching 4%. VYMI offers adequate exposure to European, Pacific, Canadian, and Emerging Markets, though is heavily tilted to Financials (42%). Nevertheless, strong dividend growth is likely sustainable, given how my fundamental analysis reveals high sales and EPS growth rates, 15% profit margins, and a 14% portfolio-level ROIC.
VYMI: Strong International Equity ETF, Cheap Valuation, Good Dividend Yield And Growth
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF earns a buy rating for its sustainable dividends, growth momentum, and attractive valuation versus peers and the U.S. market. VYMI offers superior diversification, a low 0.07% expense ratio, and a 3.47% yield, with dividend growth potential supported by robust fundamentals in top holdings like HSBC, Novartis, and Shell. Key holdings exhibit strong dividend sustainability and growth, with low payout ratios and healthy margins, positioning VYMI for continued capital appreciation and dividend increases.
Confluence Wealth Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI) by 5.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,336,183 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an
The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF offers triple the dividend yield of the S&P 500 index. The VYMI earned total returns of more than 45% in the past year.
Two of Vanguard's international equity ETFs have been strong performers. But the high dividend ETF has bested its larger peer for the past 10 years.
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.
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.
VYMI is a simple high-yield international equity index ETF. It currently yields 3.8%, and trades with a massive 50% discount to the S&P 500 on an earnings basis. It has returned more than 30% YTD, as international sentiment improves, and the dollar drops.
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 U.S. dollar index has experienced its worst half-year in decades. There are compelling reasons to believe this trend could continue. We look at VYMI and discuss whether it could serve as a good hedge against a further dollar decline for dividend investors.