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VYM — Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
Over the last 15 years (2011-08 – 2026-09), $10,000 invested in VYM with dividends reinvested grew to $60,045 — 12.55% a year — with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -23.97%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2011-08 – 2026-09 · dividends reinvested
About VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. The fund focuses on U.S. companies with dividend yields that are generally above average, excluding real estate investment trusts, and it is designed to provide broad exposure to large-cap value equities. Its portfolio is market-cap weighted and includes a diversified mix of sectors such as financials, healthcare, industrials, consumer staples, and technology. The ETF is used by investors seeking a convenient way to access income-oriented U.S. stocks through a single fund structure. Managed by Vanguard, it is known for its low-cost approach and for holding a broad basket of dividend-paying companies across the U.S. market.
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