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VYM

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Quarterly payoutsVanguardNo price decay
2.5%Dividend yield
$250$10K pays / yr
0.04%Expense ratio
VYM live price12 months
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These are the ETFs in our database that look most like VYM (Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF), based on strategy, yield, payout schedule, provider and fund size. VYM is shown first so you can see how each one stacks up.

ETFYield$10K / yrExpenseAUMAnnualizedPrice decay
VYMVanguard High Dividend Yield ETF2.5%$2500.04%$82.3B+9.1%NoThis fund
FDVVFidelity High Dividend ETF2.8%$2800.15%$10.4B+13%NoCompare
VYMIVanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF4.0%$4000.07%$21.7B+11%NoCompare
HDViShares Core High Dividend ETF3.3%$3300.08%$15.6B+11%NoCompare
VIGVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF1.6%$1600.04%$124B+10%NoCompare
DVYiShares Select Dividend ETF3.3%$3300.38%$23.1B+8.8%NoCompare
SDYSPDR S&P Dividend ETF2.6%$2600.35%$22.1B+8.7%NoCompare
SCHDSchwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF3.0%$3000.06%$112B+13%NoCompare
DGROiShares Core Dividend Growth ETF2.0%$2000.08%$43.6B+12%NoCompare
NOBLProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF2.1%$2100.35%$11.4B+10%NoCompare
SPHDInvesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF3.6%$3600.30%$3.4B+9.0%NoCompare
IDViShares International Select Dividend ETF4.8%$4800.50%$8.6B+4.9%NoCompare
DGRWWisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund1.5%$1500.28%$17.7B+13%NoCompare

Head-to-head comparisons

Quick read on the alternatives

FDVV Fidelity High Dividend ETF: pays more (2.8% vs 2.5%), costs more (0.15%), has returned +13% a year vs +9.1% for VYM.

VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF: pays more (4.0% vs 2.5%), costs more (0.07%), has returned +11% a year vs +9.1% for VYM.

HDV iShares Core High Dividend ETF: pays more (3.3% vs 2.5%), costs more (0.08%), has returned +11% a year vs +9.1% for VYM.

VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF: pays less (1.6% vs 2.5%), charges the same fee, has returned +10% a year vs +9.1% for VYM.

DVY iShares Select Dividend ETF: pays more (3.3% vs 2.5%), costs more (0.38%), has returned +8.8% a year vs +9.1% for VYM.

SDY SPDR S&P Dividend ETF: pays more (2.6% vs 2.5%), costs more (0.35%), has returned +8.7% a year vs +9.1% for VYM.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to VYM?

Funds most similar to VYM in our data include FDVV, VYMI, HDV, VIG, DVY. Similarity is based on strategy keywords, yield, payout schedule, provider and size.

How do I compare VYM with another ETF?

Use the ETF comparison tool to put VYM side by side with up to three other funds, including yield, fees, assets, total return and price decay.

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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