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VHYLUCITS

Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF (Dist)

UCITS-compliant global high-dividend ETF domiciled in Ireland. Distributing variant. Tracks the FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index, which selects stocks forecasted to pay above-average dividends across developed and emerging markets. Popular among European investors seeking income from a diversified global portfolio.

TER
0.29%
AUM
$5.5B
Holdings
~1,850
Data Range
— → —

Backtest Data Proxy

Backtest uses VYM (US High Dividend Yield) data as proxy. VHYL includes international stocks that VYM does not, so actual performance may differ. The TER difference (0.29% vs 0.06%) is applied by the backtester.

Key Facts

ISIN
IE00B8GKDB10
Issuer
Vanguard
Benchmark
FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.29%
Assets Under Management
$5.5B approx.
Inception Date
2013-05-21
Domicile
Ireland
Legal Structure
UCITS ICAV
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Optimized Sampling)
UCITS Status
✓ UCITS Compliant
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Number of Holdings
~1,850

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Who Is This ETF For?

Single-ETF global solution for investors who don't want to manage multiple regional allocations.
Income-focused investors seeking regular dividend payments or dividend growth exposure.
European and non-US investors who need UCITS-compliant, tax-efficient fund structures.

Key Risks to Consider

Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (VYM proxy), Vanguard (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-21