

Bank of America Corp DE boosted its stake in shares of Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:FIDI) by 14.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 172,738 shares of the company's stock after buying an

The Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:FIDI) is Fidelity's answer for U.S.

International exposure continues to pique investor interest as market volatility ensues. That said, the Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (FIDI) is designed to provide investors with a strategic core for international equities — specifically, dividend-paying companies in developed markets.

The Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:FIDI) has quietly become one of the better performers in international income, returning 29% over the past year and 9% year to date through May 7.

Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (FIDI) is rated 'Buy' for its cost efficiency, consistent dividend growth, and sector/geographic diversification. FIDI offers a 4.14% TTM yield, 4.54% 30-day SEC yield, and leads peers with five consecutive years of dividend growth. While FIDI's total returns are middle-of-the-pack, its valuation metrics and dividend consistency make it compelling for income-focused international diversification.

You wouldn't expect a fund stuffed with European utilities, tobacco companies, and Canadian fertilizer to keep pace with the Nasdaq-100 in 2026, but here we are.

While the S&P 500 has slipped about 2% so far in 2026, international equities have quietly moved in the opposite direction.

Fidelity and Vanguard both offer relatively limited rosters of dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Both are winners for different reasons, but each of their dividend ETFs has some flaws.