Vanguard International High Dividend ETF Soars 18% in 2026

The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) has seen a significant gain in 2026, rising by 18.13% year-to-date.

This growth is attributed to increasing foreign dividend payments and the weakening of the U.S. dollar, which converts those dividends into more dollars.

The fund's distribution is expanding, with the largest quarterly payout recorded in June 2026.

VYMI's diversified portfolio across sectors and countries makes its income stream relatively stable, but currency fluctuations remain a concern, as a stronger U.S. dollar would reduce U.S. dollar distributions.