A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) debuted on 11/10/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
VYM offers low-cost, broad diversification and dependable income, making it ideal for retirees or income-focused investors seeking inflation-resistant cash flow. The fund's recent underperformance versus the broader market may present a buying opportunity, especially if inflation rebounds and dividend strategies come back in favor. VYM consistently tracks its benchmark with minimal deviation, thanks to Vanguard's scale and ultra-low expense ratio, outperforming higher-cost peers over time.
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 11/10/2006.
![]() VYM In 2 months Estimated | Other | $0.86 Per Share |
![]() VYM 2 weeks ago Paid | Other | $0.86 Per Share |
![]() VYM 3 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.85 Per Share |
![]() VYM 6 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.96 Per Share |
![]() VYM 9 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.85 Per Share |
![]() VYM 21 Jun 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $1.02 Per Share |
![]() VYM In 2 months Estimated | Other | $0.86 Per Share |
![]() VYM 2 weeks ago Paid | Other | $0.86 Per Share |
![]() VYM 3 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.85 Per Share |
![]() VYM 6 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.96 Per Share |
![]() VYM 9 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.85 Per Share |
![]() VYM 21 Jun 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $1.02 Per Share |
ARCA Exchange | US Country |
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.
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.
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.
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.