Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VIDY.TO)
The ETF aims to track the performance of an index comprising common stocks from developed markets (excluding Canada and the U.S.) known for high dividend yields. It employs a passively managed, full-replication strategy to provide cost-effective exposure to international equities with high dividend characteristics.
ETF Info
CA92202A1003
92202A100
Aug 21, 2018
1x
FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index
Canada
Distributing
Large-Cap
Value
Expense Ratio
VIDY.TO features an expense ratio of 0.31%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF had a return of 7.05% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.40% in the last 12 months.
VIDY.TO
7.05%
3.61%
7.17%
19.40%
9.71%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.01%
1.13%
9.82%
22.80%
12.93%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VIDY.TO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.06% | 7.05% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0.57% | 3.20% | 3.73% | 0.13% | 3.69% | -2.28% | 5.10% | 0.35% | 0.84% | -1.35% | 1.05% | -2.04% | 13.43% |
| 2023 | 5.73% | 0.07% | -0.85% | 3.72% | -4.85% | 3.11% | 3.69% | -0.94% | -0.52% | -0.85% | 4.64% | 2.07% | 15.49% |
| 2022 | 2.20% | -2.57% | -0.58% | -2.81% | 2.26% | -9.13% | 2.66% | -1.19% | -4.63% | 5.70% | 9.91% | 1.07% | 1.57% |
| 2021 | -0.38% | 4.38% | 2.96% | -0.51% | 2.74% | 0.46% | 1.09% | 1.77% | -2.27% | 0.90% | -2.70% | 5.27% | 14.23% |
| 2020 | -1.30% | -5.79% | -14.73% | 3.80% | 2.60% | 2.12% | -1.31% | 3.36% | -0.66% | -5.71% | 14.97% | 2.78% | -2.63% |
| 2019 | 1.61% | 2.67% | 3.06% | 2.89% | -3.82% | 3.53% | -3.43% | -1.57% | 3.21% | 2.21% | 1.80% | 0.19% | 12.66% |
| 2018 | -0.91% | 0.09% | -4.23% | 0.79% | -1.49% | -5.68% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VIDY.TO is 72, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VIDY.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF provided a 3.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$1.13 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$1.13 | CA$1.13 | CA$1.12 | CA$1.13 | CA$0.88 | CA$0.81 | CA$0.87 | CA$0.22 |
Dividend yield | 3.37% | 3.61% | 3.91% | 4.39% | 3.30% | 3.35% | 3.38% | 0.93% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.60 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.19 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.26 | CA$1.13 |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.51 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.29 | CA$1.12 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.56 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.25 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.28 | CA$1.13 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.17 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.32 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.88 |
| 2020 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.32 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.20 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.81 |
| 2019 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.43 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.16 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.16 | CA$0.87 |
| 2018 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.21 | CA$0.22 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF was 31.99%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 231 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF drawdown is 0.65%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -31.99% | Dec 18, 2019 | 60 | Mar 16, 2020 | 231 | Feb 16, 2021 | 291 |
| -19.01% | Feb 10, 2022 | 158 | Sep 27, 2022 | 73 | Jan 12, 2023 | 231 |
| -10.49% | Sep 28, 2018 | 38 | Dec 24, 2018 | 49 | Mar 15, 2019 | 87 |
| -7.58% | Apr 22, 2019 | 80 | Aug 14, 2019 | 56 | Nov 4, 2019 | 136 |
| -6.9% | Aug 1, 2024 | 3 | Aug 6, 2024 | 13 | Aug 23, 2024 | 16 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF volatility is 2.87%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.