The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) maintained positive absolute returns even as US economic growth rebounded strongly and the Federal Reserve confirmed a higher-for-longer interest rate stance. This environment compressed valuations for long-duration US growth stocks but favored VYMI's focus on short-duration value stocks, particularly its heavy weighting in financials. Currency effects, especially euro weakness and yen stability, caused some lag in the S&P 500 relative to VYMI, but this drag is easing. VYMI's valuation remains attractive at about 13.6 times earnings, indicating room for further gains despite recent positive performance.
Following the Federal Reserve's rate hike, VYMI's focus on short-duration value stocks appears well-timed. On Pluang, VYMI trades at USD 103.12 with a slight 1-day decline of 0.87% as of Sep 21, 2026 12:12 WIB. The ETF holds a market cap of $22.80 billion and has a typical hold time of 46 days among Pluang investors, indicating steady interest despite recent market shifts.
