Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral (VHYAX)
| Fund Assets | 96.17B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 11.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.08 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.51% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 49.38 |
| YTD Return | 13.97% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 77.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 40.09 |
| 52-Week High | 49.38 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 618 |
| Inception Date | Feb 7, 2019 |
About VHYAX
This index fund is designed to replicate the performance of a benchmark that broadly covers U.S. companies recognized for consistently distributing dividends exceeding the market average. Beyond the inherent risks of equity investments, the fund's inclination towards companies with more moderate growth but significant dividend yields may result in its overall returns lagging during robust bull markets. As an investment vehicle centered on income generation, it could be suitable for those with an extended time horizon and an acceptance of stock market fluctuations.
Performance
VHYAX had a total return of 21.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.68%.
Equivalent ETF
VHYAX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VYM, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.04% compared to 0.08% for VHYAX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF | 0.04% |
Top 10 Holdings
25.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 7.26% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.37% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.53% |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corp | 4XOM | 2.35% |
| Caterpillar Inc. | CAT | 2.00% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 1.92% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 1.84% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 1.56% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 1.55% |
| The Home Depot, Inc. | HD | 1.45% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.2905 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.2564 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.2836 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.2517 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.258 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.2542 | Mar 24, 2025 |