Vanguard International Shares High Yield ETF (VIHY) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· Top 50%AUM Β· #324 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’0.5% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors added a net $5.5m (9.3% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $54.73, 2% below its 12-month high (range $50.10 to $55.92).

About VIHY

VIHY is an international shares ETF from Vanguard, listed on the ASX since March 2026. With $64m under management it is number 163 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.30% a year, about $30 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are JPMorgan Chase & Co, ExxonMobil Holdings Corp and Johnson & Johnson, and the top 10 make up 11% of the fund. By sector it leans towards financials (28%) and industrials (14%).

It is too new to have a full year of performance. With its focus on dividends & income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

VIHY distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.2332 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 16 October 2026. To receive it you need to own VIHY before the ex-date.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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VIHY price by TradingView

Stock CodeVIHY
Fund ManagerVanguard
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$64m
MER (%)0.30%
Net flows (Sep)+$5.5m
Last Price$54.73
52-Week Range$50.10 – $55.92
Bid/Ask Spread0.08%
Listing Date25/03/2026
ExchangeASX
Index trackedFTSE All-World ex Australia High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index
Issuer websiteVanguard β†—

Performance (% return)

-0%-0%-0%0%1M-0.5%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’0.5%
1 year–
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

VIHY at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Low cost. At 0.30% a year it is cheaper than 83% of international shares ETFs.
  • Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $5.5m in September (8% of the fund).
  • Cheap to trade. A bid/ask spread of 0.08%, so buying and selling costs little extra.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Short track record. Listed in March 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from VIHY's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
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Is VIHY in a base or a trend?

VIHY doesn't have enough price history yet (about 11 months) for a reliable trend reading, or it is a cash-like fund whose price barely moves.

Why it matters: Every ETF moves between bases and trends. Knowing which stage it is in helps decide when to buy a satellite, and when to wait.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

Why no chart? This ETF does not have a reliable 12-month price history yet.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Global

Themes & Sectors

Dividends & income

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (11.4% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
JPM2.17%
XOM1.53%
JNJ1.46%
ABBV1.04%
CSCO1.00%
BAC0.93%
CVX0.87%
MRK0.83%
HSBA0.81%
UNH0.81%

Sector breakdown

  • Financials28.2%
  • Industrials13.6%
  • Health Care10.7%
  • Energy8.7%
  • Consumer Discretionary8.4%
  • Consumer Staples8.2%
  • Technology6.9%
  • Utilities5.5%
  • Other9.7%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare VIHY's holdings with other ETFs β†’

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
ZYUSGlobal X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF–0.35%$70mβˆ’1.7%+8.3%+6.1%
VGSVanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF–0.18%$18.7bn+10.1%+17.9%+11.8%
QUALVanEck MSCI International Quality ETF–0.40%$9.2bn+10.1%+16.1%+11.4%
VGADVanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.21%$7.9bn+17.1%+19.8%+10.8%
QHALVanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.43%$2.7bn+16.5%+17.8%+9.7%
VESGVanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF–0.18%$1.6bn+12.4%+19.5%+11.7%

Same holdings is the share of VIHY's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with VIHY, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like VIHY β†’

VIHY vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between VIHY and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

ZYUS Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF

  • VIHY is cheaper (0.30% vs 0.35%), worth about $3,413 on $100,000 over 20 years.

Compare VIHY and ZYUS side by side β†’

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

  • VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.30%), worth about $8,317 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $64m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare VIHY and VGS side by side β†’

QUAL VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

  • VIHY is cheaper (0.30% vs 0.40%), worth about $6,797 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • QUAL is much larger ($9.2bn vs $64m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare VIHY and QUAL side by side β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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VIHY FAQs

What is the fee for VIHY?

VIHY charges a management fee (MER) of 0.30% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is VIHY?

VIHY had $64m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages VIHY?

VIHY is managed by Vanguard and has been listed since March 2026.

Is VIHY franked?

Generally no. VIHY invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is VIHY currency hedged?

No, VIHY is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Vanguard product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.