VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
Based on VYM's current 2.5% yield, before taxes. Payouts change over time.
What different amounts in VYM pay
| Invested | Per year | Per month | Per payout | Yearly fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $25 | $2.08 | $6.25 | $0 |
| $5,000 | $125 | $10.42 | $31.25 | $2 |
| $10,000 | $250 | $20.83 | $62.50 | $4 |
| $25,000 | $625 | $52.08 | $156 | $10 |
| $50,000 | $1,250 | $104 | $313 | $20 |
| $100,000 | $2,500 | $208 | $625 | $40 |
| $250,000 | $6,250 | $521 | $1,563 | $100 |
| $500,000 | $12,500 | $1,042 | $3,125 | $200 |
| $1,000,000 | $25,000 | $2,083 | $6,250 | $400 |
How much VYM do you need?
| Monthly income goal | Amount needed in VYM | Yearly income |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | $48,000 | $1,200 |
| $500 a month | $240,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 a month | $480,000 | $12,000 |
| $2,000 a month | $960,000 | $24,000 |
| $5,000 a month | $2,400,000 | $60,000 |
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These numbers multiply the amount invested by VYM's current distribution yield of 2.5% and split the result across its quarterly payouts. Payouts can still change from one period to the next. Compare the income with similar funds below before deciding anything.
Same $10,000 in similar ETFs
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does VYM pay per share?
Payouts per share change over time. At the current 2.5% yield, every $1,000 invested in VYM earns about $25.00 a year. Check the issuer's website for the latest per-share distribution.
How much do I need in VYM to make $1,000 a month?
About $480,000 at the current 2.5% yield, before taxes.
How much does $100,000 in VYM pay?
About $2,500 a year, or $208 a month, at today's yield.
Is VYM's dividend guaranteed?
No. ETF distributions depend on what the fund earns and can rise, fall or stop. The numbers here are estimates based on the current yield.
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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