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Summary

VYMI holds over 1,500 international securities selected based on their dividend characteristics and weighted based on market cap. The ETF has $21.4 billion in total assets and a 0.07% ER.

I've estimated VYMI's yield to be 3.84% at current prices. Its holdings have also increased their dividends by an annualized 12.83% and 11.02% over the last five and three years.

Offsetting its low single-stock risk is how VYMI allocates 43% to stocks in the financials sector. However, its 13.17x P/E is competitive with its peers and cheaper than in May.

VYMI also has a strong track record, outperforming peers like SCHY and IDV with better returns in market drawdowns.

Overall, it earns a “buy” rating today.

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Investment Thesis

I last reviewed the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) on May 27, 2026, when I initiated coverage with a “hold” rating while noting its broad diversification and appealing 3.95% estimated dividend…