Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Fund Admiral Shares (VIHAX)
| Fund Assets | 20.39B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.16% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 9.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.73 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.73% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 48.51 |
| YTD Return | 13.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 29.94% |
| 5-Year Return | 85.20% |
| 52-Week Low | 38.61 |
| 52-Week High | 49.14 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.95 |
| Holdings | 1628 |
| Inception Date | Mar 2, 2016 |
About VIHAX
This Vanguard offering provides an economical avenue for investors to gain exposure to global corporations projected to deliver superior dividend payouts. Its objective is to mirror a market capitalization-weighted index composed of equities from both developed and emerging nations located beyond the United States. Given its investment in foreign stocks, this fund typically experiences greater price volatility than a domestic counterpart. Moreover, its inclination towards mature, higher-yielding companies with slower growth potential may result in less robust total returns during periods of significant market upswings. Therefore, this income-centric fund is well-suited for individuals with a long-term investment horizon who are comfortable with potential stock market fluctuations.
Performance
VIHAX had a total return of 29.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.94%.
Equivalent ETF
VIHAX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VYMI, the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield 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 VIHAX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VYMI | Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
13.47% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 1.74% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROP | 1.59% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 1.56% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | RY | 1.45% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 1.41% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 1.30% |
| BHP Group Limited | BHP | 1.18% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 8306 | 1.11% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 1.07% |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia | CBA | 1.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.5984 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.3338 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.455 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.3394 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.5218 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2909 | Mar 24, 2025 |