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.
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Fidelity Investments is a major player in the ETF space, known for offering a comprehensive range of funds across diverse investment strategies and asset classes. Their lineup of 67 ETFs spans allocation, bond, dividend, equity, factor-based, income, index, international, and sector-focused strategies, with notable offerings including their Fidelity Factor and Fidelity Yield Enhanced families designed to capture specific market premiums and enhance income generation. The issuer serves both broad market investors and those seeking specialized exposure, with popular tickers like FBTC (their Bitcoin ETF) and various dividend and income-focused funds catering to different investor objectives and risk profiles.
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Vanguard is known for offering low-cost, passively managed ETFs that emphasize broad market exposure and long-term investing. The company operates 175 ETFs across diverse fund families including Index, Bond, Equity, Dividend, Income, International, Factor, and ESG strategies, serving investors with various goals from core portfolio building to specialized income generation. Notable for its scale and popular tickers like VB (total U.S. small-cap), BND (total bond market), and VBIAX (international bonds), Vanguard focuses on providing comprehensive, index-based investment solutions with an emphasis on cost efficiency and accessibility.
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Bottom lineChoose FIDI if you want higher current income (5.98% vs 4.99% for VYMI). Choose VYMI if you want a quality-dividend tilt rather than the whole market.
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Quick verdict
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 5.98% vs 4.99% for VYMI. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
FIDI is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.18% compared to 0.22%.
VYMI is the larger fund by assets ($19.7B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, FIDI would generate roughly $49.83/month, while VYMI would produce $41.58/month, at current distribution rates. Both pay quarterly distributions.
FIDI yield5.98%
VYMI yield4.99%
Monthly diff on $10K$8.25
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, FIDI would cost approximately $180 in fees vs $220 for VYMI (simplified, not compounded). The $40.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
FIDI ER0.18%
VYMI ER0.22%
Strategy & risk
FIDI is an ETF, while VYMI tracks FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index with a dividend income approach. Beta is 0.73 for FIDI and 0.74 for VYMI, indicating FIDI is less volatile relative to the market.
FIDI beta0.73
VYMI beta0.74
Fund details
FIDI is managed by Fidelity Investments (launched 01/16/2018) with $337M in assets. VYMI is managed by Vanguard (launched 02/25/2016) with $19.7B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
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, while VYMI (Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF) tracks FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index with a dividend income approach. 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.
Which has lower fees, FIDI or VYMI?
FIDI has an expense ratio of 0.18% while VYMI charges 0.22%. 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 $49.83 per month ($598.00 annually). The same in VYMI would produce about $41.58 per month ($499.00 annually).
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