Question 1

What is VYMI?

Accepted Answer

VYMI — Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. Under normal circumstances,the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets,plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes,in the stocks that make up the target index.

Question 2

What is the VYMI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

VYMI last traded at $99.82 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the VYMI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

VYMI has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.07% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0.07%, VYMI is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are VYMI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

VYMI historical returns: YTD: +0.58%, 1-year: +28.37%, 3-year annualised: +23.30%, 5-year annualised: +14.13%, 10-year annualised: +10.72%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.62, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does VYMI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VYMI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.43%, paid na. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does VYMI invest in?

Accepted Answer

VYMI's top holdings include HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.9%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.6%), Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 1.5%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 1.5%), Nestle S.A. (NESN, 1.3%) — and 1507 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does VYMI invest in?

Accepted Answer

VYMI's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (44.1%), Energy (8.8%), Basic Materials (6.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is VYMI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

VYMI has approximately $21.71B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was VYMI launched?

Accepted Answer

VYMI was launched on February 25, 2016, giving it a 10-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy VYMI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

VYMI trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker VYMI. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is VYMI?

Accepted Answer

VYMI has a 1-year volatility of 12.18% and a beta of 0.71 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.62 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$100.35	$100.37	$99.31	$99.82	$99.82	1,298,383
2026-09-30	$101.88	$101.92	$100.99	$101.13	$101.13	695,125
2026-09-29	$101.74	$101.93	$101.16	$101.68	$101.68	916,018
2026-09-28	$102.72	$103.08	$102.32	$102.64	$102.64	746,126
2026-09-25	$102.68	$103.06	$102.39	$103.01	$103.01	680,200
2026-09-24	$102.29	$102.52	$101.77	$102.18	$102.18	713,058
2026-09-23	$103.05	$103.07	$102.09	$102.27	$102.27	1,157,839
2026-09-22	$104.07	$104.17	$103.45	$103.93	$103.93	1,047,602
2026-09-21	$104.12	$104.20	$103.75	$104.01	$104.01	1,198,561
2026-09-18	$103.15	$103.24	$102.86	$103.13	$103.13	1,191,840

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.89%
2	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.59%
3	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	1.51%
4	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.51%
5	NESN	Nestle S.A.	1.33%
6	SHEL	Shell plc	1.33%
7	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	1.26%
8	BHP	BHP Group Ltd	1.11%
9	CBA	Commonwealth Bank of Australia	1.08%
10	SAN	Banco Santander S.A.	1.06%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	44.05%
Energy	8.80%
Basic Materials	6.75%
Consumer Defensive	6.52%
Healthcare	6.43%
Industrials	6.36%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.21%
Technology	5.05%
Utilities	5.04%
Communication Services	3.71%
Real Estate	1.08%

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