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Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) ETF Analysis
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) currently has an AIQ Score of 65/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 78/100. Quality is the weakest current factor at 60/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
VYMI at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $102.45 |
| AIQ Score | 65/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Buy |
| Fund Size | $22.49B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.07% |
| Holdings Count | 1,602 |
| NAV | $101.83 |
| Asset Class | International Equity |
| Primary Exposure | Financial Services (44.05%) |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Feb 25, 2016 |
| Distribution Yield | 3.67% |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| Average Volume | 875.06K |
| 52-week range | $84.59-$107.29 |
| RSI 14 | 67.23 |
| 50-Day SMA | $103.50 |
| 200-Day SMA | $99.44 |
| Risk Score | 78/100 |
| Momentum Score | 64/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 64/100 |
VYMI Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 19.64% | 19.65% | -10.82% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3Y | 70.27% | 19.41% | -13.53% | Oct 20, 2023 |
| 5Y | 48.92% | 8.32% | -26.74% | Oct 25, 2021 |
| 10Y | 48.92% | 8.32% | -26.74% | Oct 25, 2021 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
VYMIVanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management - Income
Leader
Strong Relative Position
Latest quote
- Momentum64
- Value64
- Quality60
- Risk resilience78
- Sentiment—
VYMI ETF Analysis Summary
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) currently has an AIQ Score of 65/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 78/100. Quality is the weakest current factor at 60/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, VYMI has AIQ Score of 65/100 with Risk resilience base of 78/100 and fading Quality at 60/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Financial Services · 0.28% ETF move · VYMI classified in Asset Management - Income.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is VYMI Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
VYMI currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 78/100, while Quality is weakest at 60/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 60/100.
- - Momentum is constructive at 64/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 78/100.
- - Technical consensus has more buy votes than sell votes (28 vs 12).
- - No strong bearish evidence is available in the current snapshot.
Current Consensus
VYMI's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Buy, with 28 buy, 5 neutral, and 12 sell votes. VYMI's 14-day RSI is 67.23, which places the ETF in a constructive momentum range. VYMI's beta is 0.74, indicating lower market sensitivity than the broad market.
What Changed in VYMI?
The largest recent change in VYMI is Momentum moving up by 21.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Risk Resilience remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the VYMI Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
VYMI Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF.
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) ETF Analysis
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF has an AIQ Score of 65/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 78/100. Beta is 0.74, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | VYMI is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 65/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 78/100 while quality lags at 60/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 64/100 · Value 64/100 · Quality 60/100 · Risk 78/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Risk is the strongest factor at 78/100.
Momentum is 64/100 and RSI (14) is 67.2.
VYMI is in a Neutral regime at 65/100.
Risk factor is 78/100 with beta 0.74 and annual volatility 13.75%.
Current conflict: risk leads at 78/100 while quality lags at 60/100.
VYMI Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
VYMI ETF Analytics
VYMI holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
VYMI Technical Analysis
VYMI technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
VYMI ETF Market Context
Track VYMI market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
VYMI Distribution Analysis
VYMI distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
VYMI ETF Data
VYMI available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
VYMI Risk Analysis
VYMI volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
VYMI ETF News
VYMI ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
VYMI vs Dividend & Income Peers
Current peer cohort: VYMI · XYLD · AMLP · CGDV · DGRO. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VYMI Current ETF | 65/100 | 64/100 | 64/100 | 78/100 | 1.11 | 13.75% | Current |
| XYLD Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | 49/100 | 35/100 | 47/100 | 74/100 | 0.15 | 7.47% | VYMI vs XYLD |
| AMLP Alerian MLP ETF | 56/100 | 61/100 | 45/100 | 59/100 | 0.74 | 13.13% | VYMI vs AMLP |
| CGDV Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | 62/100 | 55/100 | 52/100 | 85/100 | 0.99 | 12.49% | VYMI vs CGDV |
| DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 63/100 | 42/100 | 80/100 | 78/100 | 1.19 | 9.54% | VYMI vs DGRO |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
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Checked Oct 22, 2026
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ETF Analytics Snapshot
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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VYMI ETF FAQ
What is VYMI ETF price today?
VYMI is currently shown at $102.45. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is VYMI's 52-week high and low?
VYMI's 52-week range is $84.59 to $107.29 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does VYMI pay a dividend?
VYMI's current distribution yield is 3.67% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying VYMI?
Compare VYMI's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.