Key Points The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF has returned 29.6% year to date, versus 15.6% for the S&P 500. The fund yields 3.95% from 1,531 international stocks across 40 countries with a 0.17% expense ratio. A weaker dollar and attractive valuations are driving international dividend stocks higher after years of lagging U.S. markets. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF › For years, international stocks were the portfolio allocation every ...