# Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vymi for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Vanguard · Asset class: International Equity - Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 2016-02-25 This ETF is designed to mirror the financial performance of the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index. It offers an effortless avenue for investors to access a portfolio of non-U.S. stocks, specifically those projected to deliver substantial dividend income. The fund operates under a passive management structure, employing a strategic sampling methodology. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $101.41 | | Expense Ratio | 0.07% | | Assets Under Management | $22.30B | | NAV | $101.17 | | Holdings Count | 1561 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 3.67% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $3.72 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $84.59 – $107.29 | | Beta | 0.74 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.8170 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-18 - Pay date: 2026-09-22 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VYMI invest in? This ETF is designed to mirror the financial performance of the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index. It offers an effortless avenue for investors to access a portfolio of non-U.S. stocks, specifically those projected to deliver substantial dividend income. The fund operates under a passive management structure, employing a strategic sampling methodology. ### What is the expense ratio of VYMI? Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) charges an expense ratio of 0.07%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is VYMI's dividend yield? VYMI's trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.67%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### How big is VYMI? Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) manages $22.30B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is VYMI actively managed or an index fund? VYMI is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (VYMI's is 0.07%) because there's no security selection cost. ### When was VYMI launched? Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) launched in February 2016 and is managed by Vanguard. ### Does VYMI pay a dividend? Yes, Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.67%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does VYMI pay dividends? Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is VYMI's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VYMI was 2026-09-18. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will VYMI's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.07% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does VYMI charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VYMI's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does VYMI cost more than a fund like VOO? VYMI is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 0.07%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM). ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VYMI? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as VYMI (0.07%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vymi - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vymi/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vymi/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vymi/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vymi/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.