Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM)
| Assets | $55.79B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| PE Ratio | 17.83 |
| Shares Out | 460.61M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.69 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 53.78% |
| 1-Year Return | +5.03% |
| Volume | 3,201,161 |
| Open | 122.66 |
| Previous Close | 122.30 |
| Day's Range | 121.86 - 123.31 |
| 52-Week Low | 112.05 |
| 52-Week High | 135.10 |
| Beta | 0.79 |
| Holdings | 592 |
| Inception Date | Nov 10, 2006 |
About VYM
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the FTSE Custom High Dividend Yield index. The fund tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. The index selects high-dividend-paying US companies, excluding REITS, and weights them by market cap. VYM was launched on Nov 10, 2006 and is issued by Vanguard.
Top 10 Holdings
24.23% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.00% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.58% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 2.72% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 2.51% |
| The Procter & Gamble Company | PG | 2.09% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.08% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 1.98% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 1.93% |
| The Home Depot, Inc. | HD | 1.89% |
| The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 1.45% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.850 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.9642 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.8511 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $1.0237 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.6555 | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $1.0995 | Dec 21, 2023 |
News
VYM: High Yield Still Yields Less Than Treasuries
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VYM: Not The Time For Retirees To Own Primarily Dividend Equities
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VYM Vs. VIG: Tariff Turmoil Made Me Like VIG Even Better
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My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For April 2025
Q1 2025 ended negatively for SPY and VYM, but my watchlist outperformed, limiting losses to 1.38% and achieving a YTD gain of 1.89%. Since inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 15.83%, outperforming S...
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The high dividend yield factor has produced significant alpha in 2025, with VYM outperforming the S&P 500 and earning a buy rating. VYM offers a low P/E ratio, strong relative strength, and a high 2.6...
VYM: Risk Premium Still Near 10-Year Peak Despite Treasury Rates Decline
VYM: Risk Premium Still Near 10-Year Peak Despite Treasury Rates Decline
My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For March 2025
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Don't Settle: Augment VYM With Bigger And Faster-Growing Dividends
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VYM: A Moderate Growth Fund That Has Some Flaws
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International Dividend Stocks Lag
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My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For February 2025
SPY kicks off 2025 with a gain of 2.67% in January. VYM is off to an even better start with a gain of 3.75%. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for February 2025 offer a 3.43% dividend yield, nearly t...
VYM: An ETF Outperformance Candidate For 2025
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VYM: Diversified Dividends For Long-Term Stability
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VYM: Dividend ETF Full Of Stocks I Don't Want To Own (Technical Analysis)
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VYM: Quality Income Doesn't Have To Have A High Yield
Despite VYM's lower yield, I am bullish on its blend of dividend growth and capital appreciation, outperforming many high-yield ETFs. VYM has appreciated 17% in the past year, with a total return of 2...