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The Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF has delivered less-than-impressive returns and yields. This fund is heavily concentrated in just two countries.
Recent research from Vanguard suggests that international stocks in developed markets could outperform U.S. stocks in the next 10 years. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF holds more than 1,500 stocks and has delivered 10 years of 10.8% annualized returns.
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Making its debut on 03/03/2016, smart beta exchange traded fund Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares (VIGI) provides investors broad exposure to the Foreign Large Blend ETF category of the market.
The Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund is a disciplined, defensive international ETF prioritizing dividend growth over yield or aggressive upside. VIGI's 0.07% expense ratio, 2.12% yield, and quality screens create a stable, diversified core holding but limit exposure to early-cycle growth or high income. I rate VIGI a HOLD: it reliably compounds in the background but consistently lags peers in both total returns and yield.
One of the ETFs has averaged annual gains of 16.4% over the past 15 years.
Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (NASDAQ: VIGI - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 382,244 shares, an increase of 309.5% from the March 31st total of 93,339 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 294,895 shares, the
I have a soft spot for both the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM).
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