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Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VIDY) and BMO International Dividend ETF (ZDI) 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 ZDI leans towards Financials, Industrials, and Utilities. When evaluating costs, VIDY features a management fee (MER) of 0.28%, compared to 0.4% for ZDI. Performance-wise, VIDY has returned 10.92% year-to-date with +$580 M in net flows, whereas ZDI is at 10.61% with +$46 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
Compare
VIDY
ZDI
| AuM | $1,874.41 M | $845.85 M |
| Management Fees | 0.28% | 0.40% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.32% | 0.44% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.05% | - |
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% |
ZDI | +2.75% | -0.10% | +10.61% | +24.34% | +63.93% | |
| Flows | VIDY | +$50 M | +$274 M | +$580 M | +$1,223 M | +$1,479 M |
ZDI | +$9 M | +$16 M | +$46 M | +$102 M | +$141 M |
VIDY vs ZDI 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%
ZDI
Japan
21.16%
United Kingdom
16.20%
France
15.73%
Switzerland
7.35%
Germany
7.24%
Other
32.32%
Sectors
VIDY
Financials
37.72%
Other
7.98%
Energy
7.50%
Consumer Staples
7.44%
Consumer Discretionary
7.25%
Other
32.12%
ZDI
Financials
23.00%
Industrials
16.38%
Utilities
7.78%
Communication Services
7.43%
Energy
7.15%
Other
38.26%
As of May 21, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VIDY
NOVARTIS
2.48%
HSBC HOLDINGS
2.37%
CH1499059983
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%
ZDI
RIO TINTO
3.04%
TOTALENERGIES SE
2.65%
CH1499059983
2.42%
SHELL PLC
2.38%
IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC
2.36%
HSBC HOLDINGS
2.35%
ENGIE
2.29%
ENEL GLOBAL TRADING
2.22%
INTESA SANPAOLO
2.18%
MITSUI
2.06%
Diversification
VIDY
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 631 total
19.57%
ZDI
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 106 total
23.96%
Characteristics
Compare
VIDY
ZDI
| Provider | Vanguard | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index - CAD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.47% | 3.05% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 21, 2018 | November 12, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions about VIDY and ZDI
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VIDY or ZDI?
As of May 21, 2026, VIDY has returned 10.92% year to date, while ZDI has returned 10.61%. VIDY is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VIDY or ZDI?
As of May 21, 2026, VIDY manages $1.87 B in assets, while ZDI manages $845.85 M. VIDY is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VIDY and ZDI managed?
VIDY is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index - CAD benchmark. ZDI is actively managed by BMO. It does not track an index.
What sectors do VIDY and ZDI emphasize?
VIDY is most exposed to Financials, Energy, and Consumer Staples. ZDI is most exposed to Financials, Industrials, and Utilities.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: VIDY or ZDI?
Year to date, VIDY has seen +$580.21 M in net flows, compared with +$46.44 M for ZDI. VIDY has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VIDY and ZDI compare?
VIDY has an expense ratio of 0.32%, while ZDI has an expense ratio of 0.44%.
What are the top holdings of VIDY and ZDI?
VIDY's largest holdings include NOVARTIS and HSBC HOLDINGS. ZDI's top holdings include RIO TINTO and TOTALENERGIES SE.
Which ETF is more diversified: VIDY or ZDI?
VIDY holds 595 securities, while ZDI holds 100. On holdings count, VIDY is the more diversified portfolio.
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