Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) Alternatives
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) belongs to the Dividend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VYMI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VYMI
VYMI charges 0.07% annually. Among ETFs in the Dividend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VYMI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.04% | Dec 19, 2013 | VYMI vs VIG | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | Feb 7, 2019 | VYMI vs VYM | |
| Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | 0.06% | Jun 1, 2016 | VYMI vs UDIV | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.06% | Oct 20, 2011 | VYMI vs SCHD | |
| Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF | 0.07% | Dec 16, 2015 | VYMI vs DJD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VYMI
Among ETFs in the Dividend category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 97 | Jun 11, 2007 | VYMI vs IDV | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index... | 96 | Nov 21, 2007 | VYMI vs FGD | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 95 | Jan 16, 2018 | VYMI vs FIDI | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | VYMI vs DVYA | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 95 | Jul 27, 2016 | VYMI vs LVHI |
Top Performing VYMI Alternatives (YTD)
VYMI alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 57.12% | Oct 23, 2023 | VYMI vs MRNY | |
| Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF | 35.88% | Aug 24, 2022 | VYMI vs NDIV | |
| YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF | 28.99% | Aug 30, 2023 | VYMI vs XOMO | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 24.46% | Feb 4, 2021 | VYMI vs SCDL | |
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo... | 17.61% | Oct 24, 2019 | VYMI vs HDLB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VYMI
VYMI alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.95% | Jan 25, 2016 | VYMI vs EMDV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 12.07% | Dec 29, 2015 | VYMI vs LVHD | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | 12.08% | May 29, 2013 | VYMI vs WDIV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | VYMI vs DWX | |
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 12.56% | Aug 26, 2003 | VYMI vs FVD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VYMI
VYMI alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | -7.48% | Jan 14, 2016 | VYMI vs DFND | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.48% | Jan 25, 2016 | VYMI vs EMDV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | -8.52% | Dec 29, 2015 | VYMI vs LVHD | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | VYMI vs DWX | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | -8.61% | May 29, 2013 | VYMI vs WDIV |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VYMI vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VYMI vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VYMI vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VYMI vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VYMI vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VYMI vs VT | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VYMI vs BND | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VYMI vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.75% | Jul 20, 2007 | VYMI vs VEA | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.17% | Apr 5, 2019 | VYMI vs VOOG |
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