Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares (VIAAX)
| Fund Assets | 9.08B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.16% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 14.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.94 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
| Dividend Growth | 19.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 46.33 |
| YTD Return | 4.59% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.45% |
| 5-Year Return | 26.03% |
| 52-Week Low | 41.68 |
| 52-Week High | 46.87 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.77 |
| Holdings | 384 |
| Inception Date | Mar 2, 2016 |
About VIAAX
This fund provides an economical pathway for investors to gain exposure to a selection of high-quality international businesses known for their consistent ability and dedication to increasing dividends over time. It aims to mirror the performance of a specially constructed, modified market-capitalization-weighted index. This benchmark consists of stocks of all sizes from developed and emerging markets globally, excluding the U.S., specifically chosen for their historical track record of annual dividend growth. Investing in non-U.S. equities means the fund may experience greater price fluctuations compared to funds focused solely on domestic markets. There is also the potential for dividend-paying stocks to underperform the broader stock market during certain investment periods. This fund could be appropriate for long-term investors seeking both income and international exposure to companies prioritizing dividend distributions. For 75% of its total assets, the fund is constrained from acquiring more than 10% of the voting shares of any single issuer, or investing more than 5% of its total assets in any one issuer, except when necessary to align with its target index's composition. These limitations do not extend to investments in U.S. government or agency obligations.
Performance
VIAAX had a total return of 8.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.45%.
Equivalent ETF
VIAAX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VIGI, the Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.07% compared to 0.16% for VIAAX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VIGI | Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
34.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | RY | 4.52% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 8306 | 3.98% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 3.83% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 3.59% |
| The Toronto-Dominion Bank | TD | 3.43% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROP | 3.42% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 3.29% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 3.03% |
| Hitachi, Ltd. | 6501 | 2.65% |
| Novo Nordisk A/S | NOVO.B | 2.60% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.2495 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.2664 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.2517 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.1701 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.2577 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.251 | Mar 24, 2025 |