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VYM ETF · Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
The VYM Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. The VYM ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 562 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS High Dividend1M perf.-2.76%
Last price
$150.29
1M perf.
-3.18%
1M flows
+€668M
AuM
€63.27B
E/R
0.04%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
VYM
$150.29
Performance & flows
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VYM
$150.71
+3.35%
US High Dividend
+4.42%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.18%  | +3.35% | +19.41%  | +59.12% | +74.25%  | -2.81% | +5.02% | +5.02% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/10/2026
$150.71
1D NAV change
-0.34%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
562
Inception date
11/10/2006
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSEHigh Dividend Yield Index, which consists of common stocks of companies that pay dividends that generally are higher than average. The Fund attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +3.35% | +19.41% | +59.12% | +74.25% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
93.85%
Ireland
3.14%
Unavailable
1.11%
Other
1.91%
Sectors
Financials
19.79%
Information Technology
15.42%
Health Care
12.85%
Industrials
11.74%
Consumer Staples
10.64%
Energy
8.98%
Consumer Discretionary
7.05%
Utilities
5.76%
Unavailable
2.86%
Other
4.90%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 562
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
BROADCOM LIMITED
JPMORGAN CHASE
EXXON
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
WALMART INC
ABBVIE
HOME DEPOT
PROCTERGAMBLE
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BK OF AMERICA CO
CHEVRON TEXACO
CISCO-T
CATERPILLAR
COCA-COLA
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
WELLS FARGO
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VYM ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VYM’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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66.10% of holdings have positive scoring
34.59% of holdings have negative scoring
33.25%
28.95%
7.15%
19.21%
8.23%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
FTSE High Dividend Yield Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
TGPVAN Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
279
Total AuM
€3.81T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1363%
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Frequently asked questions about VYM
What does Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF, VYM, invest in?
VYM is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does VYM replicate?
VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VYM?
VYM carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.04%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VYM launched?
VYM was introduced to the market on November 10, 2006. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of VYM?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF, VYM, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VYM?
VYM oversees €63.27B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has VYM performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, VYM returned -3.18% over the past month, 3.35% over the last three months and 5.02% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VYM?
As of March 10, 2026, VYM recorded net flows of +€667M over the last month and +€949M year-to-date.
Does VYM distribute dividends?
VYM follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.32%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VYM?
As of January 31, 2026, VYM has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does VYM invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, VYM focuses largely on Financials, Information Technology and Health Care.
How many securities does VYM hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, VYM holds 562 positions in its portfolio, with 32.97% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VYM?
As of January 31, 2026, VYM top three holdings include BROADCOM LIMITED, JPMORGAN CHASE and EXXON.
What is the base currency of VYM?
The base currency of VYM is USD.
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