About Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF (VWID) β Dividend Analysis 2026
The Fund seeks to provide above-market dividend yield through a portfolio of international developed markets stocks with a risk profile similar to broad international markets.
Is VWID a good dividend investment in 2026?
VWID offers a 4.81% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest β investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
VWID DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your VWID portfolio grows to $16.0K vs $14.8K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
VWID dividend growth history & forecast
VWID has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 4.81%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
π VWID Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VWID.
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
π― VWID Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
25yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your VWID investment of $36.31/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$4.9K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$2.5K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in VWID for:
Shares needed
16,157
Capital required
$586,624
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.75/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π VWID Dividend Payment Schedule
VWID pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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10 shares
$3.71 / payment
$14.85 / year after tax
100 shares
$37.14 / payment
$148.55 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$371.36 / payment
$1485.45 / year after tax
π VWID vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How VWID compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yieldβ²+1.91% vs sectorBetter
VWID
4.81%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGRβΌ-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
VWID
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout RatioβΌ+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
VWID
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VWID sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ VWID Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
π About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the VWID dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer β