IDVO actively selects international dividend-paying ADRs and writes calls opportunistically. VYMI tracks an international high-dividend equity index. The choice involves active selection and an options overlay versus index exposure.
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.
IDVO has lagged VYMI over the trailing twelve months, posting a 18.03% total return against 24.58%. The lead holds up over 3 years too: VYMI has compounded at 23.59% a year, against 23.17% for IDVO. 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 Sep 2022” measures every fund from September 8, 2022 — 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 provide income from international dividend-paying stocks through ADRs and by opportunistically writing covered calls on those securities. Invests in high-quality international large and mid-cap companies with a history of dividend and earnings growth.
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 IDVO if you want active international ADR selection with a tactical call overlay. Choose VYMI if you want an international high-dividend index and accept foreign-equity risk. No. Option premiums differ from dividends paid by portfolio companies. IDVO and VYMI can also differ materially in country, sector and company weights. Both face foreign-market and currency risk; IDVO adds an options trade-off. Compare after-fee total return and holdings before comparing payout rates.
IDVO vs VYMI: Options Income or Dividend Index?
IDVO actively selects international dividend-paying ADRs and writes calls opportunistically. VYMI tracks an international high-dividend equity index. The choice involves active selection and an options overlay versus index exposure.
IDVO
VYMI
Approach
Actively selected international ADRs
International high-dividend index
Risk review
Equity losses, concentration and option trade-offs
Equity losses, concentration and strategy trade-offs
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Amplify ETFs is known for offering specialized, thematic investment solutions across diverse market segments including digital assets, commodities, and dividend strategies. The issuer's lineup spans multiple fund families covering income-focused strategies, covered call approaches, commodity exposure, and thematic sectors such as cybersecurity, blockchain, gaming, and sustainable investing. Notable for tickers like BLOK (blockchain), HACK (cybersecurity), and DIVO (dividend), Amplify combines traditional income strategies with alternative themes and emerging asset classes, appealing to investors seeking both yield and exposure to innovation-driven sectors.
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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.
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IDVO actively selects international dividend-paying ADRs and writes calls opportunistically. VYMI tracks an international high-dividend equity index. The choice involves active selection and an options overlay versus index exposure.
No. Option premiums differ from dividends paid by portfolio companies. IDVO and VYMI can also differ materially in country, sector and company weights. Both face foreign-market and currency risk; IDVO adds an options trade-off. Compare after-fee total return and holdings before comparing payout rates.
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On a $10,000 investment, IDVO would generate roughly $51.08 cash per distribution, while VYMI would produce $80.75 cash per distribution, at current distribution rates.
IDVO yield6.13%
VYMI yield3.23%
Cash diff on $10K$29.67
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, IDVO would cost approximately $650 in fees vs $70 for VYMI (simplified, not compounded). The $580.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
IDVO ER0.65%
VYMI ER0.07%
Strategy & risk
IDVO actively selects international dividend-paying ADRs and writes calls opportunistically. VYMI tracks an international high-dividend equity index. The choice involves active selection and an options overlay versus index exposure. Beta describes historical benchmark sensitivity, not guaranteed downside protection.
IDVO beta0.53
VYMI beta0.71
Fund details
IDVO is managed by Amplify ETFs (launched 09/08/2022) with $1.46B in assets. VYMI is managed by Vanguard (launched 02/25/2016) with $21.7B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Does IDVO's options income make it equivalent to VYMI?
No. Option premiums differ from dividends paid by portfolio companies. IDVO and VYMI can also differ materially in country, sector and company weights. Both face foreign-market and currency risk; IDVO adds an options trade-off. Compare after-fee total return and holdings before comparing payout rates.
How should I compare risk and ownership costs?
Use matching dates and definitions for returns, distributions, and fees. Beta describes historical benchmark sensitivity, not guaranteed downside protection. Check current bid-ask spreads and premiums or discounts; AUM alone does not determine the price available for your order.
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