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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $46.33)
- $46.33 P/E (TTM): 23.36X Cap: $8.80B
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Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VIDY $44.76)
- $44.76 P/E (TTM): 9.92X Cap: $1.48B
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Q: I have both VIDY and VIU. How similar are they? Should I keep both for a long term hold? If I kept only one, which should I keep.
Thank you for your excellent advice.

Asked by Ivars on December 16, 2025

5i Research Answer:

VIDY is focused on ex-North Ameirca high dividend yield while VIU is just 'ex-North America'....

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