The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF aims to track FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. The Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF is used to compare VYM in terms of both yield and total return. Both VYM and VTI are Large-Cap ETFs. Along with reviewing both of those ETFs and comparing income and returns, VYM is also compared to competing dividend-focused ETFs.
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 11/10/2006.