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VDIvsRFDIETF Comparison

ETF 1
VDI

Virtus International Dividend ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
-0.17%
VS
ETF 2
RFDI

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
-0.17%

Virtus International Dividend ETF (VDI) and First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF (RFDI) belong to the same industry segment: Uncategorized Equities. VDI's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. In contrast, RFDI's top sector exposures are Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials. VDI is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.83% for RFDI. VDI is up 9.92% year-to-date (YTD) with -$5M in YTD flows. RFDI performs worse with 5.59% YTD performance, and +$4M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VDI and RFDI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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VDI vs RFDI performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.00.02.04.06.08.0%Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

Cumulative Flows

Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
VDI
RFDI
+7.30%+5.43%
+2.62%+1.24%
+9.92%+5.59%
n/a+29.73%
n/a+65.22%
n/a+47.85%
Flows
VDI
RFDI
--
-$3M+$4M
-$5M+$4M
-+$12M
--$24M
--$40M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
VDI
RFDI
+16.90%+18.58%
n/a+12.96%
n/a+13.77%
n/a+16.22%
Max drawdown
VDI
RFDI
-9.53%-10.06%
n/a-10.06%
n/a-12.89%
n/a-35.78%
Max drawdown duration
VDI
RFDI
57d58d
n/a58d
n/a37d
n/a1081d
Trading data

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VDI
RFDI
Last sale
4/28/2026 at 1:46 PM
$34.35
$85.23
Previous close
04/27/2026
$34.35
$85.24
Consolidated volume
04/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 4/28/2026 at 1:46 PM
Live
Closed
VDI
RFDI
Last price
$34.35
$85.23
1D performance
-0.00%
-0.01%
AuM$15.47 M$150.24 M
E/R0.25%0.83%
Characteristics
VDI
RFDI
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderVIRTUS Investment PartnersFirst Trust
Benchmark--
N° of holdings109130
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 3, 2025April 13, 2016
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

VDI
Japan
17.23%
United Kingdom
11.51%
Canada
8.43%
France
7.62%
Italy
7.58%
Other
47.64%
RFDI
Japan
20.94%
United Kingdom
16.09%
France
8.16%
Switzerland
7.54%
Other
47.27%

Sectors

VDI
Financials
30.45%
Industrials
14.98%
Information Techn.
8.88%
Other
45.69%
RFDI
Financials
26.52%
Consumer Discreti.
10.47%
Industrials
9.58%
Health Care
8.3%
Energy
7.9%
Other
37.23%
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Diversification

VDI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

25.69%
RFDI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

26.97%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
VDI
ASML HOLDING
2.64%
HSBC HOLDINGS
2.12%
NOVARTIS
2.07%
BHP GROUP LTD
1.95%
ENGIE
1.65%
IBERDROLA SA
1.59%
BNP PARIBAS
1.57%
TORONTO DOMINION
1.56%
SITC
1.55%
WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN ASA
1.54%
RIO TINTO
1.53%
ABB
1.52%
SUMITOMO MITSUI
1.49%
AKER BP ASA
1.48%
ALLIANZ SE
1.44%
RFDI
HSBC HOLDINGS
3.02%
ADVANTEST
2.67%
NOVARTIS
2.23%
ASML HOLDING
1.99%
TOTALENERGIES SE
1.93%
BBVA
1.64%
BARCLAYS
1.63%
BP
1.62%
UBS GROUP AG
1.62%
ABB
1.60%
ALLIANZ SE
1.58%
BNP PARIBAS
1.57%
MIZUHO FINANCIAL
1.40%
NORDEA BANK ABP
1.28%
DEUTSCHE BANK
1.19%
Frequently asked questions about VDI and RFDI

How have the VDI and RFDI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, VDI is up 9.92% year-to-date (YTD), while RFDI has returned 5.59%. That puts VDI better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VDI or RFDI?

Year-to-date, the VDI ETF saw -$5M in flows, compared to +$4M for RFDI.

Which ETF is bigger: VDI or RFDI?

As of April 27, 2026, VDI holds $15.47 M in assets under management (AUM), while RFDI manages $150.24 M.

What sectors do the VDI and RFDI ETFs invest in?

VDI leans toward sectors like Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, RFDI focuses on Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the VDI ETF and RFDI ETF?

VDI top holdings include ASML HOLDING, HSBC HOLDINGS and NOVARTIS. RFDI holds in its top three: HSBC HOLDINGS, ADVANTEST and NOVARTIS.

Which ETF is more diversified: VDI or RFDI?

VDI holds 113 securities with 25.69% of its assets in the top 15. RFDI has 132 securities and a top 15 weight of 26.97%.

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