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VYM — Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
Over the last 15 years (2011-06 – 2026-07), $10,000 invested in VYM with dividends reinvested grew to $58,424 — 12.34% a year — with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -23.97%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2011-06 – 2026-07 · dividends reinvested
About VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, focusing on common stocks of US companies with above-average dividends paid over the previous 12 months, excluding REITs. The fund weights its holdings by market capitalization, providing diversified exposure to high-dividend-paying large-cap value stocks across sectors such as financials, technology, health care, and energy. Notable holdings include prominent companies like Broadcom Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Exxon Mobil Corporation, and Johnson & Johnson, which together represent a significant portion of the portfolio comprising over 500 stocks. This structure offers investors a balanced approach to income generation through quarterly dividend payouts from established US firms. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF serves a key role in the equity income segment of the financial markets, appealing to those seeking stable dividend streams from blue-chip companies with strong fundamentals. Launched in 2006 and managed by Vanguard, it emphasizes low-cost access to a benchmark designed for reliable dividend performance in the North American equity space.
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