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Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VIDY) and Fidelity International Value Index ETF (FCIV) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that VIDY focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Financials, Energy, and Consumer Staples, while FCIV leans towards Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and Industrials. When evaluating costs, VIDY features a management fee (MER) of 0.28%, compared to 0.45% for FCIV. Performance-wise, VIDY has returned 10.92% year-to-date with +$580 M in net flows, whereas FCIV is at 12.39% with +$641 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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VIDY
FCIV
| AuM | $1,874.41 M | $2,182.80 M |
| Management Fees | 0.28% | 0.45% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.32% | 0.50% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.05% | -1.46% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 21, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VIDY | +1.05% | -0.71% | +10.92% | +28.36% | +86.20% |
FCIV | +2.15% | -0.27% | +12.39% | +37.41% | +87.34% | |
| Flows | VIDY | +$50 M | +$274 M | +$580 M | +$1,223 M | +$1,479 M |
FCIV | +$97 M | +$404 M | +$641 M | +$1,202 M | +$1,618 M |
VIDY vs FCIV exposure
Countries
VIDY
United Kingdom
16.23%
Japan
15.88%
Switzerland
11.27%
Australia
10.70%
France
8.26%
Germany
7.07%
Other
30.57%
FCIV
Japan
25.65%
United Kingdom
14.67%
France
11.30%
Other
8.86%
Other
39.51%
Sectors
VIDY
Financials
37.72%
Other
7.98%
Energy
7.50%
Consumer Staples
7.44%
Consumer Discretionary
7.25%
Other
32.12%
FCIV
Financials
28.81%
Consumer Discretionary
13.51%
Industrials
12.35%
Consumer Staples
12.16%
Energy
10.43%
Other
9.60%
Other
13.14%
As of May 21, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VIDY
NOVARTIS
2.48%
HSBC HOLDINGS
2.37%
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2.36%
SHELL PLC
2.31%
NESTLE SA
2.15%
TOYOTA
1.81%
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
1.65%
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
1.54%
TOTALENERGIES SE
1.45%
BHP GROUP LTD
1.45%
FCIV
SHELL PLC
3.77%
EQUINOR
3.67%
KLEPIERRE REIT
3.11%
INPEX
2.99%
SUN HUNG KAI PROPS
2.97%
DAIWA HOUSE
2.85%
NESTLE SA
2.72%
ASAHI GROUP HOLDINGS
2.10%
TOYOTA
2.09%
KONINKLIJKE AHOLD DELHAIZE NV
2.06%
Diversification
VIDY
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 631 total
19.57%
FCIV
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 84 total
28.33%
Characteristics
Compare
VIDY
FCIV
| Provider | Vanguard | Fidelity |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index - CAD | Fidelity Canada International Value GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.47% | 1.83% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 21, 2018 | June 10, 2020 |
Frequently asked questions about VIDY and FCIV
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VIDY or FCIV?
As of May 21, 2026, VIDY has returned 10.92% year to date, while FCIV has returned 12.39%. FCIV is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VIDY or FCIV?
As of May 21, 2026, VIDY manages $1.87 B in assets, while FCIV manages $2.18 B. FCIV is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VIDY and FCIV managed?
VIDY is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index - CAD benchmark. FCIV is passively managed by Fidelity. It tracks the Fidelity Canada International Value GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do VIDY and FCIV emphasize?
VIDY is most exposed to Financials, Energy, and Consumer Staples. FCIV is most exposed to Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and Industrials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: VIDY or FCIV?
Year to date, VIDY has seen +$580.21 M in net flows, compared with +$640.71 M for FCIV. FCIV has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VIDY and FCIV compare?
VIDY has an expense ratio of 0.32%, while FCIV has an expense ratio of 0.50%.
What are the top holdings of VIDY and FCIV?
VIDY's largest holdings include NOVARTIS and HSBC HOLDINGS. FCIV's top holdings include SHELL PLC, EQUINOR, and KLEPIERRE REIT.
Which ETF is more diversified: VIDY or FCIV?
VIDY holds 595 securities, while FCIV holds 84. On holdings count, VIDY is the more diversified portfolio.
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