(VIDY) Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF
About this fund
Fund objectives
Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF seeks to track, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a broad international equity index that measures the investment return of common stocks of companies that are characterized by high dividend yield, with a focus on companies located in developed markets excluding Canada and the U.S. Currently, this Vanguard ETF seeks to track the FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index (or any successor thereto). It invests primarily in common stocks of international companies that are characterized by high dividend yield.
Why this fund
- Seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index to the extent possible and before fees and expenses.
- Employs a passively managed, full-replication strategy where possible to provide exposure to international equities that are characterized by high dividend yield.
- Uses efficient, cost effective index management techniques.
Fund facts
Performance
Risk and Volatility
As at Sep 30 2026
Portfolio data
Characteristics
| Fundamentals | Fund | Benchmark | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of stocks | 594 | 585 | Sep 30 2026 |
| Median market capital | 104.2 B | 104.2 B | Sep 30 2026 |
| 13.9 x | 13.9 x | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 1.7 x | 1.7 x | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 12.8% | 12.8% | Sep 30 2026 | |
| 9.9% | 9.9% | Sep 30 2026 |
Market allocation
As at Sep 30 2026
| Country | Region | Fund | Benchmark | Variance +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Pacific | 17.34% | 17.30% | 0.04% |
| United Kingdom | Europe | 15.90% | 15.91% | -0.01% |
| Australia | Pacific | 10.68% | 10.69% | -0.01% |
| Switzerland | Europe | 10.49% | 10.50% | -0.01% |
| France | Europe | 7.58% | 7.60% | -0.02% |
| Spain | Europe | 6.54% | 6.54% | 0.00% |
| Germany | Europe | 6.40% | 6.41% | -0.01% |
| Italy | Europe | 4.97% | 4.98% | -0.01% |
| Singapore | Pacific | 2.70% | 2.70% | 0.00% |
| Hong Kong | Pacific | 2.63% | 2.63% | 0.00% |
| Republic Of Korea | Pacific | 2.46% | 2.46% | 0.00% |
| Netherlands | Europe | 2.45% | 2.45% | 0.00% |
| Sweden | Europe | 2.09% | 2.10% | -0.01% |
| Denmark | Europe | 1.59% | 1.59% | 0.00% |
| Finland | Europe | 1.31% | 1.31% | 0.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
As at Sep 30 2026
| Holding name | % of market value | Sector | Region | Market value | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings PLC | 2.73258% | Financials | GB | $62,162,200.43 | 2,200,764 |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.35442% | Health Care | CH | $53,559,655.45 | 90,227 |
| Shell PLC | 2.21694% | Energy | GB | $50,432,179.42 | 749,106 |
| Novartis AG | 2.14554% | Health Care | CH | $48,807,957.67 | 239,278 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 2.05028% | Financials | JP | $46,640,994.35 | 1,395,170 |
| Nestle SA | 1.87576% | Consumer Staples | CH | $42,670,858.05 | 330,105 |
| BHP Group Ltd | 1.72238% | Basic Materials | AU | $39,181,745.96 | 652,234 |
| Banco Santander SA | 1.61895% | Financials | ES | $36,828,767.85 | 1,852,515 |
| Toyota Motor Corp | 1.56136% | Consumer Discretionary | JP | $35,518,710.71 | 1,346,280 |
| Allianz SE | 1.44091% | Financials | DE | $32,778,599.06 | 48,826 |
Prices and distribution
Prices
Historical Prices
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Inception date
Aug 21 2018
Listing date
Aug 28 2018
| Date | NAV (CAD) | Market price (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 2026 | $46.9271 | $47.2400 |
| Oct 19 2026 | $47.0273 | $47.0000 |
| Oct 16 2026 | $47.5270 | $47.4200 |
| Oct 15 2026 | $47.0907 | $47.3300 |
| Oct 14 2026 | $47.0013 | $47.0300 |
| Oct 13 2026 | $47.0087 | $47.1600 |
| Oct 09 2026 | $46.5745 | $46.8800 |
| Oct 08 2026 | $46.2120 | $46.6300 |
| Oct 07 2026 | $46.6510 | $46.8300 |
| Oct 06 2026 | $47.0996 | $47.1500 |
With an online brokerage | With a financial advisor
There are two ways to buy Vanguard's funds in Canada
How to buyDistribution history
Distribution frequency
Quarterly
12 month trailing yield
2.89%
(Sep 30 2026)
Distribution yield
2.14%
(Sep 30 2026)
| Type | Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Cash distribution per unit | Reinvestment distribution per unit | Total distribution per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | Sep 18 2026 | Sep 18 2026 | Sep 25 2026 | $0.25336 | — | $0.25336 |
| Income | Jun 19 2026 | Jun 19 2026 | Jun 26 2026 | $0.73424 | — | $0.73424 |
| Income | Mar 20 2026 | Mar 20 2026 | Mar 27 2026 | $0.08715 | — | $0.08715 |
| CGCA | Dec 30 2025 | Dec 30 2025 | Jan 07 2026 | — | $0.16878 | $0.16878 |
| Income | Dec 30 2025 | Dec 30 2025 | Jan 07 2026 | $0.29203 | — | $0.29203 |
| Income | Sep 19 2025 | Sep 19 2025 | Sep 26 2025 | $0.24644 | — | $0.24644 |
| Income | Jun 20 2025 | Jun 20 2025 | Jun 27 2025 | $0.49319 | — | $0.49319 |
| Income | Mar 21 2025 | Mar 21 2025 | Mar 28 2025 | $0.11870 | — | $0.11870 |
| CGCA | Dec 30 2024 | Dec 30 2024 | Jan 07 2025 | — | $0.40988 | $0.40988 |
| Income | Dec 30 2024 | Dec 30 2024 | Jan 07 2025 | $0.25661 | — | $0.25661 |
Annual distributions
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| Year | Eligible dividends | Non eligible dividends | Other income | Capital gains | Return of capital | Foreign income | Foreign tax paid | Total distribution per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.02913 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.20533 | $0.01592 | $0.21855 |
| 2019 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.13565 | $0.00000 | $0.95387 | $0.08647 | $1.00304 |
| 2020 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.89187 | $0.08262 | $0.80925 |
| 2021 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.95778 | $0.07862 | $0.87916 |
| 2022 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00526 | $1.23068 | $0.10114 | $1.13480 |
| 2023 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $1.24033 | $0.11966 | $1.12067 |
| 2024 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.40988 | $0.00208 | $1.25429 | $0.12594 | $1.54031 |
| 2025 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.16878 | $0.00252 | $1.26094 | $0.11310 | $1.31914 |
Purchase information
Currencies and stock exchanges
Listed currencies: CAD
Base currency:CAD
Exchanges: Toronto Stock Exchange
Fund codes
The management expense ratio (MER) is the MER as of the most recent fund year end, including waivers and absorptions, and is expressed as an annualized percentage of the daily average net asset value. Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. expects to continue absorbing or waiving certain fees indefinitely but may, in its discretion, discontinue this practice at any time. For recently launched funds, MER information is not yet available.