VYMI: This International ETF Could Help You Earn Higher Dividends

2026-03-12 10:57:00 ET

If you want to invest in international stocks, there are many ways to do it. One tried-and-true method to buy the world beyond America is to choose an international stock exchange-traded fund (ETF), like the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ: VXUS) . This ETF owns 8,691 international stocks and has delivered average annual returns of 10.6% for the past 10 years.

But what if you want international stocks with a better chance of high dividend income? If so, you might want to buy the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI) . This fund has outperformed the VXUS for the past 10 years, with average annual returns of 11.8%. And during the past year, the VYMI has outperformed the S&P 500 index and the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index.

Let's look at why this international dividend stock ETF could be a good choice.

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