Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF

The article discusses the Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) as a strong investment option, especially for those concerned about the U.S. economy. The ETF focuses on international stocks with growing dividends and has outperformed the broad market in developed and emerging markets.

Related tickers: VIGI.

U.S. stocks have had a rough start in 2023, with the S&P 500 down 4.5% year-to-date. In contrast, international stocks have held up better, with the Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI) up 4.7% and the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) up 8.8%. This outperformance is attributed to factors like elevated U.S. valuations, weakening consumer spending, and the potential for international economic growth to outpace the U.S.

Related tickers: VIGI, VYMI.