Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares Price Chart
VYM Key Statistics
VYM Top 10 Holdings
Holdings are the fund's largest positions and shift over time. Source: fund data, updated daily.
VYM Sector Allocation
VYM — bull case vs bear case
- Top-heavy: the largest holding is 8.00% of the fund, so a few names drive much of the performance.
- All ETFs carry market risk — the price can fall, and past performance does not predict future results.
- Prices can trade slightly away from NAV, and small tracking error can open a gap versus the benchmark.
- Very low cost — a 0.04% expense ratio leaves more of the return compounding for you.
- Instant diversification across many holdings in one liquid ticker, with no stock-picking required.
- A large, established fund ($94.63B AUM) means deep liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads.
About Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the the Target Index, which consists of common stocks of companies that pay dividends that generally are higher than average (excluding real estate investment trusts (“REITs”)). Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the Target Index.
This page tracks VYM's live price, holdings, expense ratio and returns, refreshed daily. For how we source market data, see our methodology.
VYM ETF FAQ
What does VYM hold?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) holds a portfolio led by AVGO, JPM, XOM among its top positions. See the full top-10 holdings and sector breakdown above.
What is the VYM expense ratio?
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares expense ratio is 0.04% per year — that is about $4.00 annually on a $10,000 investment.
Is VYM a good investment?
Whether VYM suits you depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Weigh the bull case and bear case above, the cost, and how it fits your overall portfolio. Nothing here is financial advice.
Does VYM pay dividends?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares distributes income with a current yield of about 2.24%. Distributions vary with the underlying holdings.
What index does VYM track?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares is a dividend ETF from Vanguard. Its objective and benchmark index are detailed in the fund prospectus on the issuer's site.
ETF data is for information only and may be delayed. Nothing here is investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell VYM. Markets are volatile and investing carries risk — always do your own research and read the fund prospectus.