VYM: 3% Yield, Diversification And Growth
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF offers diversified exposure to high-yield, dividend-paying stocks, with significant holdings in Broadcom, JPMorgan Chase, and ExxonMobil. Previously rated a buy due to strong Finance sector performance, the ETF faces risks from potential federal fund rate cuts impacting financial institutions' net interest income. The ETF has achieved solid net asset value growth since 2006 and is growing its dividend at a rapid clip.
Want Stability During This Stock Market Chaos? This ETF Is Your Best Buy Now
Wild stock market gyrations like those we are experiencing now tend to cause investors to flee to safer, more stable investments.
Vanguard's High-Yield VYM ETF – 6 Stocks Driving Its Big Payouts
Investing isn't easy, and given the current market volatility, retail investors are on edge, worrying about their portfolios.
VYM: High Yield Still Yields Less Than Treasuries
Valuations remain historically high, despite recent market corrections, with the S&P 500 trading at 25x last year's earnings, well above the historical average of 16x. Investing in undervalued stocks with low multiples and high dividend yields, can mitigate risks, but Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares' valuation is still elevated. Market cycles are lengthy, and current high valuations expose investors to the risk of multiple contraction, potentially dragging future performance.
5 Reasons Vanguard's High-Yield VYM ETF Is the Safest Bet Today
Vanguard ETF offers ultimate portfolio diversification and a high yield. VYM has performed better than S&P 500 and Nasdaq this year.
VYM Continues To Mitigate Risk And Generate Large Dividends
VYM has shown resilience amid market volatility, declining only -8.24% in 2025, compared to the S&P 500's -13.57% and Nasdaq's -17.16%. VYM offers a strong 3.15% dividend yield, focusing on financially stable large-cap companies that generate significant free cash flow. Despite market downturns, VYM mitigates downside risk and provides dependable income, making it a strong choice for income-focused investors.
VYM: Not The Time For Retirees To Own Primarily Dividend Equities
Investors are reallocating from high-risk equities to stable sectors; technology and consumer discretionary are down ~20%, while consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare are nearly unchanged. Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares, a dividend-focused ETF, has historically lower volatility but is down 12% with the S&P 500 over the past week, indicating minimal risk protection. VYM's holdings may face greater risks from tariffs and economic shifts due to higher exposure to large multinational companies that produce abroad and import into the US.
VYM Vs. VIG: Tariff Turmoil Made Me Like VIG Even Better
Since my last analyses of VIG and VYM, the recent tariff conflicts have heightened the probability for recession in the near future. Such a possibility has made VIG even more attractive than VYM for several reasons. The top ones on my list are VIG's deeper valuation discount and demonstrated resilience during past market corrections despite its faster dividend growth rates.
Vanguard High Dividend VYM and Global X Super Dividend DIV Are Top ETFs to Buy In April
Liberation Day was met with some pretty significant panic selling activity. And while it’s tough to justify buying shares in this environment as President Trump keeps raising the bar on tariffs on more than a handful of nations, I still think that a cool, calm mindset and a greater focus on the long-term trajectory will allow investors to stay the course as the fasten-your-seatbelt sign illuminates once again as we enter the month of April. Key Points If the correction has you seeking lower betas and higher yields, the VYM and DIV may be your cup of tea. If 2025 ends up a drawn-out rotation year, punching your ticket to a dividend ETF could prove smart. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don’t waste another minute; get started by clicking here here.(Sponsor) Undoubtedly, Liberation Day, which pulled the curtain on tariff details, seemed much more than Wall Street may have expected. Indeed, perhaps retail investors thought Trump would be more willing to backtrack and reach some compromise to prevent further downside in a market already in a full-blown correction. At this juncture, it’s unclear if there will be more such days in the future that will spark another rout in markets. Though we may be only halfway to an eventual stock market bottom, I still think drip-feeding extra cash into stocks over time could be the best way to go for both investors. If you’re nowhere near retirement, the tariff stock troubles shouldn’t scare you out of markets. However, if you’re a retiree and you’re feeling the pain and growing anxiety, it’s time to give the lower-beta passive income plays another look (perhaps at the expense of the fastest-falling names atop the Nasdaq 100), as they look to act as a pair of shocks on your portfolio, helping ride out the growing number of potholes and cracks on the road to retirement while paying you dividends for staying aboard the bumpier ride. Here are two top income ETFs worth checking out as the tariff tumble drags into April. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) For the Vanguard fans out there, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) seems like a wise buy to brace for tariff uncertainties and increased investor indigestion following Liberation Day. With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 in correction territory, shares of the VYM are off just over 4% from their highs. The 0.06% expense ratio is a low price to pay for a basket of some of the bluest blue chip dividend payers in the U.S. The higher dividend yield (2.61%) and less painful ride could make it a fine middleground for rattled retirees who are ready to cash out of the biggest winners on the capital gain front over the past two years. As investors rotate into defensive dividends and stocks with lower price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios, I view the VYM as having what it takes to top the S&P 500 if you’re of the belief that tariffs won’t be going away anytime soon. Personally, I think some trade deals will be inked by midsummer. Though there’s always a chance we could end the year without much progress and perhaps even stiffer tariffs. Global X Super Dividend U.S. ETF (DIV) If a 2.5-3% yield won’t cut it, perhaps the Global X Super Dividend U.S. ETF (NYSEARCA:DIV), which currently sports a 5.4% yield, may be more your cup of tea. The ETF’s strategy provides exposure to some of the highest-yielding stocks in the U.S. And while chasing yield isn’t a good idea for retirees, I do think the ETF’s methodology helps dampen the risks of dividend reductions. With a 0.45% total expense ratio, do note you’ll pay more in fees than with a comparable Vanguard income ETF. Underneath the hood, you’ll find names like Altria (NYSE:MO) and Verizon (NYSE:VZ), which boast hefty but well-covered 7% and 6% yields, respectively. While the higher yields could come at the cost of future capital gains, I must say that I’m a fan of the depressed valuations to be had in many of the DIV’s constituents. The ETF boasts a lower (0.76) beta, and while the ETF has been slumping in recent years, I do think that much of the pain is already baked in and that much of the tariff risks are relatively insulated. Unless you must have a yield of 5%, I’d stick with the VYM over the DIV. Either way, if the DIV sinks further such that the yield passes 6%, it’s tough not to think about picking up a few shares of the “super” dividend ETF if lower beta and higher income are what you’re after. The post Vanguard High Dividend VYM and Global X Super Dividend DIV Are Top ETFs to Buy In April appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..
Should Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Launched on 11/10/2006, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
My Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For April 2025
Q1 2025 ended negatively for SPY and VYM, but my watchlist outperformed, limiting losses to 1.38% and achieving a YTD gain of 1.89%. Since inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 15.83%, outperforming SPY and VYM, and providing higher yields. The April 2025 watchlist includes 10 stocks with an average forward dividend yield of 3.48% and an expected return of 15.43%.
Worried About a Stock Market Crash? 1 Vanguard ETF That Will Help You Sleep at Night.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.97%) recently dipped into correction territory and is currently about 9% below its recent high. This is due to a combination of reasons, including tariffs, economic uncertainty, hotter-than-expected inflation data, and more.
