Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF
VYMNYSEARCAVanguardEquity
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $80.22B
- Expense ratio
- 0.04%
- Dividend yield
- 2.26%
- Holdings
- 613
- 52-week range
- $138.35$167.61
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.13M
VYM ETF: Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $161.00 - $162.00 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $167.61 |
| 52-Week Low | $138.35 |
| Open | $161.50 |
| Volume (last close) | 864.44K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.13M |
| 1 Day Change | +0.71% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +3.13% |
| 6 Month Change | +4.34% |
| YTD Change | +12.32% |
| 1 Year Change | +15.38% |
| 5 Year Change | +49.63% |
| 10 Year Change | +129.21% |
| Annual Dividend | $3.68 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +4.49% |
| Assets (AUM) | $80.22B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.04% |
| Total Holdings | 613 |
| Inception Date | Nov 9, 2006 |
| 50-Day MA | $161.37 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $156.57 |
| RSI | 59.01 |
| Stochastic %K | 96.37 |
| Stochastic %D | 85.17 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
VYM at a Glance
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) is an equity ETF from Vanguard, launched in November 2006. It manages $80.22B in assets and charges a 0.04% expense ratio, about $4 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 613 positions. The largest are Broadcom Inc (AVGO, 7.35%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM, 3.83%) and ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (XOM, 2.69%). The top 10 holdings make up 26.4% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Financials (21.7%), Technology (17.0%) and Healthcare (13.6%). 98.3% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 2.26% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $3.68 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 15.4% over one year, up 49.6% over five years and up 129.2% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF
What is the current price of VYM?
The latest VYM price is $161.50 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $138.35–$167.61. The share price is up 15.4% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for VYM?
VYM's annual expense ratio is 0.04%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does VYM pay dividends?
Yes, VYM pays a 2.26% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 18, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of VYM?
As of Oct 4, 2026, VYM's largest holdings are Broadcom Inc (7.3%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.8%), ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (2.7%) (combined weight: 13.9%). The fund holds 613 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does VYM compare to similar ETFs?
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