Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) targets companies that have raised dividends for at least seven consecutive years, filtering out high-yielding stocks to minimize risk. It tracks the S&P Global Ex-U.S. Dividend Growers Index, emphasizing dividend growth consistency over current yield. Launched in February 2016, VIGI has grown to $9.6 billion in assets, primarily investing in developed markets. The fund's top holdings include major companies from Switzerland, Canada, and Japan. With a low cost structure of 0.07% annually, VIGI offers modest income with a current yield near 2% and a disciplined portfolio turnover of 14% per year.
"Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) takes a different approach: it only owns companies that have raised their dividend for at least seven consecutive years, then screens out the highest-yielding names to avoid those most likely to cut."
"The fund launched in February 2016 and has grown to $9.6 billion in assets, reflecting sustained demand for quality-tilted international exposure."
"The cost structure is hard to fault. At 0.07% annually, VIGI is among the cheapest international equity funds available."
"Income is modest by design. The current yield sits near 2%, and quarterly distributions vary meaningfully."
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