Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) focuses on high-dividend-yielding stocks outside the United States. It tracks the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index, selecting stocks with higher-than-average dividend yields.
Key Features:
- High Dividend Focus: Targets non-US stocks with above-average dividend yields
- Global ex-US Coverage: Developed and emerging market stocks
- Income Generation: Regular quarterly dividend distributions
- Value Tilt: High dividend stocks often exhibit value characteristics
Expense Ratio: 0.22%
Number of Holdings | 1578
Portfolio Context:
VYMI maps to the Asia Pacific Dividend Fund in the Fidelity portfolio.
This ETF is part of the Vanguard ETF Portfolio vs Equivalent Fidelity Funds comparison, where it serves as the Vanguard equivalent for one or more Fidelity funds.
Top Holdings
| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSBC Holdings PLC | HSBA.L | 1.74% |
| 2 | Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new | ROP.SW | 1.59% |
| 3 | Novartis AG Registered Shares | NOVN.SW | 1.56% |
| 4 | Royal Bank of Canada | RY | 1.45% |
| 5 | Nestle SA | NESN.SW | 1.41% |
| 6 | Shell PLC | SHEL.L | 1.30% |
| 7 | BHP Group Ltd | BHP.AX | 1.18% |
| 8 | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 8306.T | 1.11% |
| 9 | MediaTek Inc | 2454.TW | 1.07% |
| 10 | Commonwealth Bank of Australia | CBA.AX | 1.07% |
Sector Allocation
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 42.0% |
| Energy | 8.9% |
| Basic Materials | 7.0% |
| Consumer Defensive | 6.8% |
| Healthcare | 6.6% |
| Industrials | 6.5% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 6.5% |
| Technology | 5.4% |
| Utilities | 5.3% |
| Communication Services | 4.0% |
| Real Estate | 1.2% |
Note: This is an informational overview for educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and fees before investing.