The ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG), a smaller and less known fund, has outperformed the popular Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) over five and ten years by focusing on high-yielding stocks equally weighted across sectors in developed foreign markets. Unlike VYMI, which weights holdings by company size, IDOG caps sector exposure and spreads investments evenly, offering diversification across industries and countries. While IDOG offers higher long-term returns and a trailing yield around 4.37%, it features uneven dividend payments and potentially higher fees. Investors should consider currency risks, foreign tax implications, and payout patterns when evaluating this fund for income-focused portfolios.
The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) is currently priced at USD 100.61 on Pluang, showing a 0.92% decline in the last day. As of Nov 04, 2026 08:51 WIB, it has a market cap of $22.30 billion and a typical hold time of 58 days among Pluang investors.
