VYM's $94.6 Billion Portfolio Beats Treasury Yields with Dividend Kings Leading the Way
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) has become one of the largest income vehicles in the market, with $94.6 billion in net assets per its most recent NPORT filing.
Is Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Launched on 11/10/2006, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.
VYM Delivers 200% in 10 Years, but the Income Tradeoff Costs $3,150 Annually
For a 70-year-old recent widow trying to simplify her late husband's portfolio, the appeal of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) starts with a simple count: 618 individual stocks, with the top 10 representing 26% of assets.
Dividend Safety Check: VYM and High-Dividend Income Durability
If you own Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VYM) for the income, the question worth asking is whether VYM's distribution can keep rising through a downturn without forcing you to reinvest at lower prices.
Vanguard's International Dividend ETF Pays Over 100 Points More Than VYM, And Performs Better Overall
While the resurgence of American industry and business is certainly laudable, the rest of the international community is not being left behind completely.
The Case for Holding VYM in Your Roth IRA
If you hold Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VYM) in a taxable brokerage account, every December distribution check comes with an IRS partner.
Should Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on November 10, 2006.
Want $5,000 a Year From $100K? This ETF Pays Nearly Double VYM's Yield
For income-focused investors, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) is often the default pick.
VYM Climbs 26% In a Year While Its Core Dividend Payers Extend Their Streaks
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VYM | VYM Price Prediction) is one of the simplest income vehicles in the market: it owns roughly 500 U.S.
Forget The Dividend: VYM Is About Derisking From The Tech Bubble
I think VYM is a compelling tool for derisking and diversifying away from tech-heavy indices like the S&P 500. VYM's methodology selects non-hyped, shareholder-oriented large and mid-cap stocks, avoiding the 'Magnificent 7' and speculative sectors, with ~17% tech exposure. Despite its 'high yield' label, VYM's ~2.2% yield is subpar for income seekers; its strength lies in efficient, low-cost diversification and an unexpected tax efficiency in regard to dividends.
VYM, SCHD, and SPHD Generate $7,300 Yearly Income From 690 Stocks With Zero Single-Company Risk
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM | VYM Price Prediction) addresses a specific retirement problem: drawing income from stocks without concentrating the outcome in any one company.
Most Retirees Skip Over Vanguard's $100 Billion VYM Despite Its 2.9 Percent Yield and Almost Zero Maintenance
A retiree holding $200,000 of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM | VYM Price Prediction) collects roughly $5,800 in annual income at the fund's 2.9% distribution yield, with no rebalancing and no concentration risk to monitor.
