Three Vanguard ETFs offer yields up to 3.71%, but only one outperformed the S&P 500 in the past year.

Three Vanguard ETFs—Vanguard International High Dividend Yield (VYMI), Vanguard Real Estate (VNQ), and Vanguard Utilities (VPU)—pay yields between 2.9% and 3.7%. Over the past year, only VYMI outperformed the S&P 500 proxy (IVV) with a 25% return versus IVV's 17%, while VNQ and VPU lagged behind. VNQ offers the highest yield but minimal growth, and VPU experienced a negative return despite steady payouts. Interest rates and currency fluctuations influenced these results, with VYMI benefiting from international exposure and currency effects. Investors should consider their income needs, risk tolerance, and tax situations when choosing among these ETFs.

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) trades at USD 101.67 with a 1-day change of -0.76% as of Oct 23, 2026 06:21 WIB on Pluang. This ETF, noted in the article for outperforming the S&P 500 proxy with a 25% return over the past year, contrasts with Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ), which is priced at USD 93.03 and gained 1.68% in the last day but has seen mostly sell orders on Pluang. These current trading figures highlight the differing investor interest and performance dynamics among the Vanguard ETFs discussed.