VYMI — Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares

VYMI Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in VYMI over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

VYMI Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: VYMI's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYMI) is a Dividend Income fund issued by Vanguard with $22.3 billion in assets under management. It holds an ETFValuer grade of A, ranking 3 of 20 within its category and 5 of 458 across all tracked ETFs. The fund’s 0.07% expense ratio sits well below the category median of 0.29%, while its 3.67% dividend yield exceeds the peer median of 2.69%. Top holdings represent 13.8% of assets, with HSBC Holdings PLC serving as the largest single position at 1.9%.

The fund has delivered a 1-year return of 23.92%, outperforming the category median of 17.96%, though short-term momentum has slowed with a 1-month decline of 0.75%. Over the longer term, the 3-year return stands at 92.48%, indicating sustained growth despite recent minor dips. The current price of $101.41 places the ETF at 74.1% of its 52-week range, reflecting its position near the upper end of recent trading levels. The A grade has remained unchanged over the last 35 tracked days, suggesting stability in its rating profile. Historical price data is available for 3.0 years, providing a limited but consistent record for analysis.

With a beta of 0.73, the fund has exhibited lower sensitivity to market movements compared to the broader market. Annualized volatility of 13.40% is classified as Low, contributing to a strong Sharpe ratio of 1.41. The maximum drawdown of -12.84% indicates the largest peak-to-trough decline recorded during the observation period. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 850,387 shares, facilitating standard trading activity. These metrics collectively describe a risk profile characterized by moderate price swings and efficient risk-adjusted returns.

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VYMI Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-07-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 13.8% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how VYMI's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With VYMI

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VYMI's top 10 — SCHF overlaps most, holding 6 of the same companies as VYMI's top 10 (9.2% of VYMI's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

VYMI Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Average daily volume is 850K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $22.3B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: VYMI is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

VYMI Performance History

How VYMI Compares to Other Dividend Income ETFs