VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
VYM at a glance
VYM (Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF) currently pays a 2.5% distribution yield, paid quarterly. On a $10,000 investment that works out to about $250 a year, or roughly $20.83 a month before taxes. That yield ranks #208 of the 218 income ETFs we track.
It charges an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is cheaper than most the ETFs we track (about $4 a year per $10,000 invested) and it manages $82.3B in assets, making it one of the 10 largest funds in our database.
Yield is only half the story. VYM's total return since it launched on November 10, 2006 is +470% (about +9.1% per year), and the share price is not below where it started, so there is no price decay flag.
How much will VYM pay you?
At today's yield, before taxes. Open the full VYM dividend calculator →
Where VYM ranks
#208 of 218 among income ETFsBetter than 5% of funds → see the listFee rank (lowest)
#4 of 170 cheapest firstBetter than 98% of funds → see the listSize rank
#8 of 271 by assetsBetter than 97% of funds → see the listAnnualized return rank
#87 of 142 funds with 1+ yearBetter than 39% of funds → see the list
ETFs similar to VYM
| ETF | Yield | $10K / yr | Expense | AUM | Annualized | Price decay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VYMVanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.5% | $250 | 0.04% | $82.3B | +9.1% | No | This fund |
| FDVVFidelity High Dividend ETF | 2.8% | $280 | 0.15% | $10.4B | +13% | No | Compare |
| VYMIVanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 4.0% | $400 | 0.07% | $21.7B | +11% | No | Compare |
| HDViShares Core High Dividend ETF | 3.3% | $330 | 0.08% | $15.6B | +11% | No | Compare |
| VIGVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.6% | $160 | 0.04% | $124B | +10% | No | Compare |
| DVYiShares Select Dividend ETF | 3.3% | $330 | 0.38% | $23.1B | +8.8% | No | Compare |
| SDYSPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 2.6% | $260 | 0.35% | $22.1B | +8.7% | No | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
What is VYM's dividend yield?
VYM currently has a distribution yield of 2.5%, based on the TopETFs database. Yields change as payouts and the share price move.
How often does VYM pay dividends?
VYM pays quarterly, which is about 4 payments a year.
How much does $10,000 in VYM pay?
At a 2.5% yield, $10,000 in VYM pays about $250 a year, or roughly $20.83 a month before taxes.
What is VYM's expense ratio?
VYM charges 0.04% a year, about $4 for every $10,000 invested.
Does VYM have price decay?
No. VYM's share price is not below where it started. Its total return since inception is +470%.
Disclaimer: For educational purposes only, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. ETF data comes from the TopETFs database, refreshes daily and may be delayed, incomplete or outdated. Yields are trailing distribution yields and payouts can change or stop. Total return is since the fund's inception. Price chart and quote provided by TradingView and may be delayed. Always check the fund issuer's website and prospectus before investing. Full disclaimer.
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