Forget IDV: Vanguard's VYMI Returned 29% in a Year While Charging Just 0.07%

IDV has delivered income investors a reliable yield for years, but a rival international dividend ETF with a fraction of the fees quietly outpaced it over the last 12 months, and the gap raises real questions about what concentration and

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 16, 2026

VYMI: $32 Billion Left U.S. Funds, And Its Biggest Risk Is Now An Edge

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF is a buy at $105.60, despite a 19.7% YTD gain, due to robust financials exposure. VYMI's 43.6% allocation to financials aligns with rising global rates and improving bank earnings, supporting the current investment thesis. Compared to SCHY, VYMI delivers superior total returns without sacrificing yield, and its sector concentration is offset by broad company diversification.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

VYM Has a Little-Known International Twin That Pays More, and Almost Nobody Owns It

Vanguard runs a nearly identical sibling to VYM outside US borders, and most income investors have never heard of it despite the fact that it has quietly beaten the famous original on both yield and price return over the past

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 9, 2026

VIG, VYM, and VYMI: Which Vanguard Dividend ETF Is Right for You?

Vanguard has cemented itself as one of the biggest names in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The investment advisory firm and global asset manager briefly surpassed BlackRock NYSE: BLK as the largest U.S. ETF provider by assets.

MarketBeat • Aug 23, 2026

SCHD Has a Little-Known International Twin That Pays More, and Almost Nobody Owns It

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) has become the default income sleeve for millions of American portfolios, but its international sibling barely registers with the same audience.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 15, 2026

Vanguard Is Bullish on Developed Markets Outside the U.S. -- But How Can You Buy Them? These 2 ETFs Can Help.

Vanguard predicts that international stocks in developed markets might significantly outperform U.S. growth stocks in the future. A State Street ETF holds more than 2,400 global stocks and has delivered 9.8% annualized returns for the past five years.

The Motley Fool • Aug 14, 2026

Why Retirees Are Adding Vanguard's International Dividend Fund While the Dollar Slides

The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ:VYMI) has quietly become one of the more popular income parking spots for retirees this year, and the math behind that shift is straightforward.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 11, 2026

Top Foreign Stock Funds for Income-Hungry Investors

If you're seeking steady income from your investments, good luck finding it in traditional U.S. index funds tracking the S&P 500. The current dividend yield on that tech-stock-laden benchmark is only 1.1%.

Barrons • Aug 5, 2026

VYMI: A Global Income Play For AI Skeptics

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund offers global diversification and has outperformed the S&P 500, delivering a 55% total return since last coverage. VYMI provides a 3.4% starting dividend yield with an 8.86% five-year dividend CAGR, making it attractive for income-focused investors seeking international exposure. The ETF is heavily weighted toward financials (42.85%) and rebalances annually, introducing sector concentration risk but mitigating single-stock impact through broad diversification.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 3, 2026

Prediction: This International ETF Will Beat U.S. Stocks for the Next 5 Years

A study from Vanguard sees international developed-market stocks outperforming for the next 10 years. Vanguard's International High Dividend Yield ETF has bested its S&P 500 ETF in the past five years.

The Motley Fool • Jul 29, 2026