It hasn't been the best start to 2025 for the major indexes of the U.S. stock market. As of March 7, the S&P 500 is down, the Nasdaq Composite is down, and the Dow Jones is essentially flat. The stock market has always had up and down periods;

Amid the broader market volatility, Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA: VYMI), has surged over 8% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the S&P 500.

This ETF offers instant exposure to dividend payers and dividend growers. What to invest in now -- that may seem like a tough decision, given the current economic uncertainty in the U.S. including ongoing tariff-related concerns.