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VYM
US9219464065
Passive ETFEquity

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 612 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 5/8/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS High Dividend1M perf.+4.37%
Last price
$155.46
1M perf.
+2.27%
1M flows
+€279M
AuM
€65.43B
TER
0.04%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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VYM
$155.46

Performance & flows

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VYM
$155.52
+0.43%
US High Dividend
+0.51%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+2.27%
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+0.43%
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+26.76%
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+62.33%
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+67.49%
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-1.04%
+5.02%
+9.01%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
921946406
ISIN
US9219464065
AuM
€65.43B
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TER
0.04%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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NAV
5/8/2026
$155.52
1D NAV change
+0.26%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
612
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
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
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

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Returns
+0.43%
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+26.76%
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+62.33%
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+67.49%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
92.46%
Ireland
3.77%
Unavailable
1.78%
Other
1.98%
Sectors
Financials
19.04%
Information Technology
14.69%
Health Care
12.76%
Industrials
11.83%
Energy
10.43%
Consumer Staples
7.77%
Consumer Discretionary
7.01%
Utilities
5.96%
Unavailable
3.94%
Other
6.59%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 612
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
BROADCOM LIMITED
JPMORGAN CHASE
EXXON
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
CHEVRON TEXACO
ABBVIE
PROCTERGAMBLE
CATERPILLAR
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BK OF AMERICA CO
MERCK & CO INC
COCA-COLA
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
PHILLIP MORRIS
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

Our 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.

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ESG Consensus®
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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.

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Holdings review
64.49% of holdings have positive scoring
36.60% of holdings have negative scoring
33.08%
27.51%
7.32%
21.05%
8.23%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of April 30, 2026
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VYM
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of April 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
297
Total AuM
€4.1T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1343%
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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 €65.43B in assets as of May 8, 2026.

How has VYM performed lately?

Based on data from May 8, 2026, VYM returned 2.27% over the past month, 0.43% over the last three months and 9.01% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for VYM?

As of May 8, 2026, VYM recorded net flows of +€278M over the last month and +€1.74B year-to-date.

Does VYM distribute dividends?

VYM follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 8, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.26%.

What are the main country or region exposures of VYM?

As of March 31, 2026, VYM has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.

In which sector or theme does VYM invest in?

As of March 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 March 31, 2026, VYM holds 612 positions in its portfolio, with 30.59% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in VYM?

As of March 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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