Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 2.24% ($3.68 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 18, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 22, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $95.79B. Review VYM dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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VYM fund composition

VYM holds 589 positions, with 26.2% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.04%, and manages $95.80B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
AVGOBroadcom Inc6.93%
JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co3.75%
XOMExxonMobil Holdings Corp2.84%
JNJJohnson & Johnson2.71%
ABBVAbbVie Inc1.96%
CSCOCisco Systems Inc1.80%
CVXChevron Corp1.61%
CATCaterpillar Inc1.56%
MRKMerck & Co Inc1.52%
BACBank of America Corp1.50%

Sector allocation

Financial Services20.9%Technology17.5%Healthcare14.1%Industrials11.6%Energy10.2%Consumer Defensive8.2%Consumer Cyclical6.0%Utilities5.0%Other6.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM)

What is Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF's dividend yield?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 2.24%, which works out to $3.68 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 18, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 22, 2026.
How many years has Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF increased its dividend?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years.
Is Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) currently has 15 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF in?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management - Income industry.