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Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
VYMI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.04% | +4.67% | +9.75% | +35.72% | +75.83% | +82.46% |
| Flows | +$179M | +$1.91B | +$2.71B | +$5.98B | +$8.14B | +$11.84B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF is built to track the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Net Tax (US RIC) Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 1581 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 25, 2016 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,581
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +16.81% | +11.50% | +12.50% | +13.82% |
Max drawdown | -9.51% | -9.51% | -12.27% | -23.96% |
Max drawdown duration | 58d | 58d | 37d | 671d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 18d | 427d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VYMI?
VYMI is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VYMI track?
VYMI tracks the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Net Tax (US RIC) Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VYMI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap Global Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VYMI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VYMI is 0.07%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VYMI launched?
VYMI was launched on February 25, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VYMI?
VYMI is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VYMI?
As of April 24, 2026, VYMI manages $18.86 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VYMI performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, VYMI delivered a return of 6.04% over the past month (1M performance), 4.67% over the past three months (3M), and 9.75% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VYMI?
As of April 24, 2026, VYMI has seen net flows of +$179M in the past month (1M flow) and +$2.71B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VYMI pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, VYMI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.5%.
How many holdings are in VYMI
As of March 31, 2026, VYMI holds 1581 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VYMI?
As of March 31, 2026, VYMI holds 1581 securities, with 17.85% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VYMI?
As of March 31, 2026, VYMI holds a portfolio of 1581 underlyings, with its largest positions including NOVARTIS, HSBC HOLDINGS and CH1499059983. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VYMI invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VYMI has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, United Kingdom and Canada.
What sectors or themes does VYMI focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VYMI is primarily exposed to Financials and Energy.
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