Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF VYMI

Zacks Investment Research 12 nov

RODM, a smart beta ETF launched in 2015 with $1.68 billion in assets, offers exposure to developed markets ex-US with a low 0.29% expense ratio and 2.76% dividend yield. The fund has gained 15.45% year-to-date and 19.02% over the past year with medium risk (beta 0.65). However, the article suggests it is not suitable for investors seeking to outperform the Foreign Large Value segment, recommending cheaper alternatives like VYMI (0.07% expense ratio) and FNDF (0.25% expense ratio) instead.

Zacks Investment Research 3 nov

First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend ETF (FGD) is reviewed as a reasonable option for investors seeking exposure to foreign large-value dividend stocks. With $1.6 billion in assets, a 0.55% expense ratio, and a 5.68% dividend yield, FGD has delivered 15.47% year-to-date returns and 22.61% over 12 months. However, cheaper alternatives like Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund (VYMI) and Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (FNDF) offer lower expense ratios and larger asset bases.

The Motley Fool 2 nov

The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) is presented as a diversification strategy for investors concerned about tech stock concentration and AI trade risks. With an 11.33% annualized return since 2016, a $1,000 investment could grow to approximately $14,632 over 25 years. The ETF holds 1,502 international stocks with a 3.6% dividend yield, focusing on banks, consumer staples, and pharmaceuticals rather than AI-heavy sectors.

The Motley Fool 19 oct

The article recommends combining three dividend ETFs for a more comprehensive portfolio: Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) for quality and yield, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) for growth and dividend growth, and Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) for international diversification and high yield. Together, these funds cover all three dividend investing pillars and provide better risk-adjusted returns than holding them individually.

Zacks Investment Research 15 oct

IDOG, a smart beta ETF focused on international dividend-paying stocks, has delivered solid year-to-date returns of 13.81% and 12-month returns of 23.53% with a 4.42% dividend yield. However, the article suggests it may not be suitable for outperforming the Foreign Large Value ETF segment, recommending cheaper alternatives like VYMI and FNDF instead.