Best Stocks in the World? This ETF Is Crushing the S&P 500 in 2025.
The U.S. stock market hasn't exactly started 2025 on a high note. Through the first week of March, the S&P 500 has fallen by 2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is down by 6%.However, there is one area of the market that is generally outperforming: international stocks. One ETF that has done quite well is the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI), which has gained more than 10% so far this year.With that in mind, here's a rundown of what investors should know about this ETF, why it has performed so well in 2025, and why it could still be an excellent opportunity for long-term investors right now.Continue reading
The U.S. stock market hasn't exactly started 2025 on a high note. Through the first week of March, the S&P 500 has fallen by 2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is down by 6%.
However, there is one area of the market that is generally outperforming: international stocks. One ETF that has done quite well is the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI), which has gained more than 10% so far this year.
With that in mind, here's a rundown of what investors should know about this ETF, why it has performed so well in 2025, and why it could still be an excellent opportunity for long-term investors right now.
