VYMI

Equity Income Investing Redux

High-yielding stocks are positioned to perform better over the next year. The top 20% of dividend-paying stocks in the S&P 500 Index have returned 13.5% in the 12 months through March. Over the past 30 years, the highest quintile of high-yield stocks have outperformed.

SCHY: How The Fed's Policies Make International Dividend Stocks An Attractive Bet

The US Federal Reserve is expected to maintain higher interest rates. The ECB and BoE are likely to shift to lower interest rates and the FED will be left alone. The divergence in interest rates presents an opportunity to invest in international dividend stocks, which are expected to outperform their US counterparts. The Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF is the recommended investment tool for betting on international interest rates due to its low expense ratio and exposure to developed countries. Richard Drury: The FED and international rates will decrease and SCHY will benefit.

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VYMI: Solid Mix Of Positive Qualities Among International Dividend Funds

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF offers a high amount of international diversification, a solid dividend yield, and attractive valuation compared to peer funds. Vanguard's 2023 Market Outlook predicts the outperformance of international equities. VYMI has seen a 5-year average annual return of 6.43%. The fund tracks the FTSE All-World ex U.S. High D dividend index.

VYMI: Foreign Blue Chips Participating In The Rally, More Upside Expected

US stocks outperformed international stocks in Q1. The S&P 500 returned close to 10% and the ex-US index returned near 5% through March 27. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF kept pace with US large caps over the back half of the quarter. VYMI's technical situation has improved, with growing assets, low valuation and positive momentum indicators.