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Should Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on November 10, 2006.
VYM: A Potential Rate Cut Loser (Rating Downgrade)
VYM has delivered strong 1-year performance and offers long-term dividend growth, but its heavy financial sector exposure is concerning as rate cuts loom. I am downgrading VYM from a buy to hold due to the risk that falling federal fund rates will hurt banks and financials, dragging down the ETF's NAV returns. While VYM has solid historical NAV growth, SCHD has outperformed it and offers better sector diversification, especially less exposure to the financial sector.
VYM: Reassessing After A Successful Three Months (Rating Downgrade)
The S&P 500 looks historically expensive, trading at over 30x earnings, making future returns riskier for investors. Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares offers a more reasonable valuation, with a 20x P/E and a 5% earnings yield, compared to the overheated broader market. While VYM's yield is below treasuries, its dividend growth and stability provide a buoy against market volatility for long-term investors.
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Dividends
 VYM In 1 month Estimated | Other | $0.86 Per Share |
| VYM 1 month ago Paid | Other | $0.86 Per Share |
| VYM 4 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.85 Per Share |
| VYM 7 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.96 Per Share |
| VYM 10 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.85 Per Share |
| VYM 21 Jun 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $1.02 Per Share |
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Earnings
| VYM In 1 month Estimated | Other | $0.86 Per Share |
| VYM 1 month ago Paid | Other | $0.86 Per Share |
| VYM 4 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.85 Per Share |
| VYM 7 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.96 Per Share |
| VYM 10 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.85 Per Share |
| VYM 21 Jun 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $1.02 Per Share |
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) FAQ
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Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Profile
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Overview
The company operates on an indexing investment approach, meticulously designed to mirror the performance of a specifically chosen index. This index comprises common stocks from corporations known for their higher-than-average dividend payouts. Through a strategic replication process, the company seeks to invest its assets predominantly in the stocks constituting the index, ensuring each stock proportionally matches its index weighting. This methodical investment approach emphasizes the importance of dividends in the overall strategy, positioning the company as a key player for investors looking to benefit from dividend-yielding stocks.
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- Indexing Investment Approach
An investment strategy that aims to track the performance of a designated index, which is composed of high dividend-paying stocks. This approach is designed for investors seeking a passive investment strategy that mirrors the overall market performance of selected dividend-yielding stocks.
- Dividend-Focused Stock Selection
Selection of stocks that offer higher-than-average dividends, aimed at investors who prioritize income generation alongside capital appreciation. This service focuses on identifying and investing in companies with a strong track record of dividend payments, providing a stable income stream for investors.
- Proportional Index Replication
A meticulous strategy where the fund's assets are invested in a way that each stock is held in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the target index. This replication ensures the fund closely matches the performance of the index, minimizing tracking error and aligning with investors’ expectations of index performance.
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