Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.07% and the yield is 3.61%. The ten largest holdings are 13% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VYMI
| Last price | $101.79 (+0.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 57% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $100.36 – $104.34 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 3.61% |
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.
VYMI fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $21.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.07% |
| Number of holdings | 48 |
| Portfolio turnover | 8% |
| Inception | Feb 25, 2016 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
Under normal circumstances,the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets,plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,in the stocks that make up the target index.
VYMI top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA | Financial Services | 1.78% |
| Roche Holding AG ROP | Healthcare | 1.51% |
| Royal Bank of Canada RY | Financial Services | 1.44% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 1.45% |
| Shell plc SHEL | Energy | 1.27% |
| Nestle S.A. NESN | Consumer Defensive | 1.28% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc 8306 | Financial Services | 1.23% |
| BHP Group Ltd BHP | Basic Materials | 1.19% |
| Banco Santander S.A. SAN | Financial Services | 1.09% |
| Toyota Motor Corp 7203 | Consumer Cyclical | 1.12% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VYMI sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 44.9% |
| Energy | 8.8% |
| Basic Materials | 6.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 6.3% |
| Industrials | 6.3% |
| Healthcare | 6.3% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 6.2% |
| Utilities | 5.0% |
| Technology | 4.8% |
| Communication Services | 3.5% |
| Real Estate | 1.1% |
By region: Europe Developed 35.0%, Japan 12.9%, United Kingdom 10.9%, Asia Developed 10.3%, Asia Emerging 9.5%.
VYMI returns and risk
| Year to date | +14.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +24.3% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +23.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +13.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.59 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VYMI: frequently asked questions
What does VYMI invest in?
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are HSBC Holdings PLC (1.8%), Roche Holding AG (1.5%), Royal Bank of Canada (1.4%), Novartis AG (1.5%), Shell plc (1.3%).
What is the VYMI expense ratio?
0.07% a year: about $7.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VYMI dividend yield?
3.61%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VYMI 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 $100.36 to $104.34 from $101.79 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VYMI performed?
Year to date +14.9%, one year +24.3%, three years +23.8% a year, five years +13.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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