Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.06% and the yield is 2.18%. The ten largest holdings are 35% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VIGI
| Last price | $99.20 (+1.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 57% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $97.72 – $101.77 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 2.18% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VIGI fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $8.8B |
| Expense ratio | 0.06% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 14% |
| Inception | Feb 25, 2016 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The index focuses on common stocks of high-quality companies located in developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S., that have both the ability and the commitment to grow their dividends over time. The manager attempts to replicate the Target Index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the target index. The fund is non-diversified.
VIGI top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc 8306 | Financial Services | 4.47% |
| Royal Bank of Canada RY | Financial Services | 4.73% |
| SAP SE SAP | Technology | 3.97% |
| Nestle S.A. NESN | Consumer Defensive | 3.44% |
| Toronto Dominion Bank 8640 | – | 3.44% |
| Roche Holding AG ROP | Healthcare | 3.38% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 3.41% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. SU | Industrials | 3.12% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial 8316 | Financial Services | 2.91% |
| Hitachi Ltd 6501 | Industrials | 2.56% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VIGI sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 29.9% |
| Industrials | 17.4% |
| Technology | 13.6% |
| Healthcare | 13.3% |
| Consumer Defensive | 9.6% |
| Utilities | 4.8% |
| Basic Materials | 4.1% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 2.6% |
| Energy | 2.3% |
| Communication Services | 1.4% |
| Real Estate | 1.1% |
By region: Europe Developed 31.9%, Japan 31.3%, North America 22.9%, United Kingdom 5.3%, Asia Emerging 4.2%.
VIGI returns and risk
| Year to date | +5.3% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +6.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +12.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +4.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.66 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VIGI: frequently asked questions
What does VIGI invest in?
Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (4.5%), Royal Bank of Canada (4.7%), SAP SE (4.0%), Nestle S.A. (3.4%), Toronto Dominion Bank (3.4%).
What is the VIGI expense ratio?
0.06% a year: about $6.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VIGI dividend yield?
2.18%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VIGI go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 57%, with a likely range (50%) of $97.72 to $101.77 from $99.20 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VIGI performed?
Year to date +5.3%, one year +6.9%, three years +12.6% a year, five years +4.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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