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

The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYMI) operates within the Dividend Income category, which ETFValuer currently tracks with 20 funds. Issued by Vanguard, this ETF has accumulated $20.4 billion in assets under management and trades at a price of $102.44. It holds an overall rank of #2 among 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of A with a score of 86.4 out of 100. The fund offers a low expense ratio of 0.07% while providing a dividend yield of 3.68%. The substantial asset size and high ranking suggest significant investor adoption relative to its peers in the dividend income space. These metrics position VYMI as a widely held option for investors seeking international dividend exposure at a low cost.

VYMI has demonstrated positive returns across all measured time horizons, starting with a 1-day gain of +0.22% and a 1-week increase of +2.20%. Monthly performance shows acceleration, with a 1-month return of +4.42% rising to a 3-month return of +5.97%. The upward trend continues into longer periods, recording a 6-month return of +11.46% and a year-to-date gain of +14.98%. Over the past year, the fund delivered a return of +29.43%, while the 3-year return stands at +79.54%. This pattern indicates consistent growth that has accelerated significantly over the multi-year horizon compared to shorter intervals. The data reflects a sustained performance trajectory without any negative returns in the provided periods.

The fund carries a volatility label of Low and a beta of 0.74, indicating that its price movements have historically been less sensitive to broader market fluctuations. A Sharpe ratio of 1.85 suggests the fund has generated strong risk-adjusted returns relative to the volatility experienced. The maximum drawdown recorded is -12.84%, which represents the largest peak-to-trough decline observed during the measurement period. This combination of a low beta and a relatively contained maximum drawdown implies a defensive profile that may limit losses during market downturns. The high Sharpe ratio further supports the view that the fund has effectively compensated investors for the level of risk taken. Together, these metrics describe a fund that has delivered substantial returns while maintaining a lower risk footprint compared to more volatile alternatives.

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VYMI Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 13.4% 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 (9.0% 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: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — 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): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — 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: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

VYMI Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.39% and average daily volume is 937K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $20.4B 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