A head-to-head comparison of Fidelity® International High Dividend ETF and Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.
Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.
Total returns
100% reinvested · ex-date convention. Period returns use this fixed assumption, independent of chart settings. YTD and 1Y are cumulative period returns; 3Y, 5Y, and 10Y are annualized. The shared Since-start window is annualized only when it covers at least one year.
FIDI has lagged VYMI over the trailing twelve months, posting a 19.34% total return against 24.58%. The lead holds up over 5 years too: VYMI has compounded at 13.86% a year, against 11.77% for FIDI. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return and risk statistics by fund. Each row is one fund; each column is one period or statistic.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date (a modeling convention, not the cash-settlement date), split-adjusted, as of September 30, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative period returns; 3Y, 5Y, and 10Y are annualized. The shared Since-start window is annualized only when it covers at least one year. “Since Jan 2018” measures every fund from January 18, 2018 — the start of shared available history — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the trailing 3 years. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the trailing 3 years) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Side-by-side snapshot
Side-by-side snapshot. Each row is one metric;
each column is one fund.
Seeks to track the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index, investing at least 80% of net assets in the international high-dividend stocks that make up the target index.
Bottom lineChoose FIDI if you want higher current income (4.19% vs 3.23% for VYMI). Choose VYMI if you want a quality-dividend tilt rather than the whole market.
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Fidelity Investments is one of the largest asset managers globally and maintains a substantial presence in the ETF market with a diverse lineup spanning multiple investment strategies. Their offerings cover a wide spectrum of approaches including traditional dividend and income strategies, factor-based and thematic investing, international equity exposure, bond allocations, and index-tracking funds. The issuer is known for both broad market accessibility and specialized strategies, serving investors across various risk profiles and investment objectives.
See our curated list of related YouTube videos on FIDI.
ETFs and AUM reflect what Dividend Vision tracks — the issuer's full lineup may be larger.
Vanguard is one of the largest and most established ETF issuers, known for low-cost, broadly diversified fund offerings built on passive indexing principles. Their lineup spans multiple asset classes and strategies, including core equity and bond index funds, dividend-focused portfolios, ESG-screened options, factor-based strategies, sector exposure, target-date retirement funds, and international investments across developed and emerging markets. The platform is characterized by its emphasis on accessibility and cost efficiency across a comprehensive range of fund families, serving both individual investors seeking broad market exposure and those pursuing specific income, sustainability, or thematic objectives.
See our curated list of related YouTube videos on VYMI.
FIDI (Fidelity® International High Dividend ETF) and VYMI (Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF) are both quarterly-pay dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
FIDI offers the higher yield at 4.19% vs 3.23% for VYMI. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
VYMI is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.07% compared to 0.18%.
VYMI is the larger fund by assets ($21.7B), but assets alone do not establish trading costs or liquidity.
Who should choose each?
Choose FIDI
Fidelity® International High Dividend ETF
Want higher current income — FIDI yields 4.19% vs 3.23% for VYMI.
Want a quality-dividend tilt — screened payers rather than the broad index.
Choose VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
Want a quality-dividend tilt — screened payers rather than the broad index.
Want to keep costs low — a 0.07% expense ratio vs 0.18% for FIDI.
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On a $10,000 investment, FIDI would generate roughly $104.75 cash per distribution, while VYMI would produce $80.75 cash per distribution, at current distribution rates. Both pay quarterly distributions.
FIDI yield4.19%
VYMI yield3.23%
Cash diff on $10K$24.00
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, FIDI would cost approximately $180 in fees vs $70 for VYMI (simplified, not compounded). The $110.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
FIDI ER0.18%
VYMI ER0.07%
Strategy & risk
FIDI is an ETF built around international dividend exposure, while VYMI tracks FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index. Beta is 0.7 for FIDI and 0.71 for VYMI — effectively similar market sensitivity.
FIDI beta0.7
VYMI beta0.71
Fund details
FIDI is managed by Fidelity Investments (launched 01/16/2018) with $389M in assets. VYMI is managed by Vanguard (launched 02/25/2016) with $21.7B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current distribution rate for FIDI and VYMI?
FIDI currently distributes 4.19% and VYMI 3.23%, based on fund data updated September 2026. Distribution rate moves with both the payout and the share price, so check the as-of date before relying on either figure.
Is FIDI or VYMI better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. FIDI currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between FIDI and VYMI?
FIDI (Fidelity® International High Dividend ETF) is an ETF built around international dividend exposure, while VYMI (Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF) tracks FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index. They are issued by Fidelity Investments and Vanguard respectively.
Can I hold both FIDI and VYMI?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Is FIDI or VYMI safer?
By Dividend Vision's Distribution Safety Score — a rules-based 0–100 estimate of how resilient a distribution looks, where higher is safer — VYMI scores 88, FIDI scores 85, so VYMI's payout currently looks the more resilient of the two. No score makes an investment risk-free — treat this as a screening signal, not a guarantee.
Which has lower fees, FIDI or VYMI?
FIDI has an expense ratio of 0.18% while VYMI charges 0.07%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in FIDI vs VYMI generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in FIDI would generate roughly $104.75 cash per distribution ($419.00 annually). The same in VYMI would produce about $80.75 cash per distribution ($323.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, FIDI or VYMI?
FIDI has lagged VYMI over the trailing twelve months, posting a 19.34% total return against 24.58%. The lead holds up over 5 years too: VYMI has compounded at 13.86% a year, against 11.77% for FIDI. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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