International ETFs Delivering High-Yields Amidst Rising Treasury Yields

International dividend ETFs offer competitive returns with geographic diversification, beating the S&P 500 over the past year. The Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY) offers a 3.6% yield and returns 26.5%, while Fidelity International High Dividend ETF (FIDI) targets high-yielding equities with a 29.6% return. WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund (DLN) holds well-known companies and returns 14%. These funds provide a choice between government bonds and dividend-paying equities while offering diversification unavailable in domestic portfolios.