SCHY vs VIGI: International Dividend Yield or Growth?
SCHY tracks the Dow Jones International Dividend 100 Index, combining high-yield selection with dividend-quality screens. VIGI tracks the S&P Global Ex-U.S. Dividend Growers Index. The choice is a high-dividend selection approach versus a record of dividend increases, not two identical international baskets.
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.
SCHY has outpaced VIGI over the trailing twelve months, posting a 17.03% total return against 8.61%. The lead holds up over 5 years too: SCHY has compounded at 8.96% a year, against 4.99% for VIGI. 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 Apr 2021” measures every fund from April 29, 2021 — 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.
Bottom lineChoose SCHY if you want an international high-dividend tilt and accept foreign-equity risk. Choose VIGI if you want international dividend-growth selection and accept foreign-equity risk. No. A company's dividend record does not guarantee future increases, and a fund's payout also reflects holdings changes, currencies and payment timing. SCHY and VIGI can have different country and sector weights. Compare distributions over full years and total returns over matching dates rather than choosing from one recent payment.
SCHY vs VIGI: International Dividend Yield or Growth?
SCHY tracks the Dow Jones International Dividend 100 Index, combining high-yield selection with dividend-quality screens. VIGI tracks the S&P Global Ex-U.S. Dividend Growers Index. The choice is a high-dividend selection approach versus a record of dividend increases, not two identical international baskets.
ETFs and AUM reflect what Dividend Vision tracks — the issuer's full lineup may be larger.
Schwab is a major provider of low-cost, broad-based ETFs known for making investing accessible to individual investors through its discount brokerage platform. The issuer's fund lineup spans multiple categories including core index funds, dividend and income-focused strategies, factor-based approaches, international exposure, fixed income, and digital assets, with popular core holdings like SCHB (U.S. broad market) and SCHD (dividend appreciation) alongside more specialized thematic offerings. Schwab's ETF suite is characterized by its breadth across asset classes and investment styles, competitive expense ratios, and integration with its retail brokerage ecosystem.
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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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SCHY tracks the Dow Jones International Dividend 100 Index, combining high-yield selection with dividend-quality screens. VIGI tracks the S&P Global Ex-U.S. Dividend Growers Index. The choice is a high-dividend selection approach versus a record of dividend increases, not two identical international baskets.
No. A company's dividend record does not guarantee future increases, and a fund's payout also reflects holdings changes, currencies and payment timing. SCHY and VIGI can have different country and sector weights. Compare distributions over full years and total returns over matching dates rather than choosing from one recent payment.
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A history of paying dividends is different from a history of increasing them. The index label explains the screen, while current country and sector weights show what you would own. Use both before deciding how the fund fits an existing international allocation.
Current metrics use the dated snapshot above. Distributions can vary and may include return of capital; a distribution rate is not an expected total return.
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Frequently asked questions
Does VIGI's dividend-growth focus guarantee rising income?
No. A company's dividend record does not guarantee future increases, and a fund's payout also reflects holdings changes, currencies and payment timing. SCHY and VIGI can have different country and sector weights. Compare distributions over full years and total returns over matching dates rather than choosing from one recent payment.
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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