- Dividend yield
- 2.5%
- Total return since launch
- +470%
- Average per year
- +9.1%
- Expense ratio
- 0.04%
- Fund size
- $82.3 billion
- Pays dividends
- quarterly
From the TopDividendETFsPRO database, updated daily. Total return includes reinvested dividends.
What VYM pays you
| Invested | Per quarter | Per month (avg) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $6.25 | $2.08 | $25.00 |
| $10,000 | $62.50 | $20.83 | $250 |
| $50,000 | $313 | $104 | $1,250 |
| $100,000 | $625 | $208 | $2,500 |
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How much you need in VYM for a monthly income
| Monthly income goal | Invested in VYM |
|---|---|
| $500 a month | $240,000 |
| $1,000 a month | $480,000 |
| $2,000 a month | $960,000 |
| $5,000 a month | $2,400,000 |
What reinvesting VYM dividends could grow to
Starting with $10,000 and reinvesting every dividend (VYM pays quarterly), with and without adding $500 a month.
| After | $10,000 once | Income then | + $500/month | Income then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $11,327 | $23.60/mo | $43,376 | $90.37/mo |
| 10 years | $12,830 | $26.73/mo | $81,181 | $169/mo |
| 20 years | $16,462 | $34.29/mo | $172,509 | $359/mo |
| 30 years | $21,121 | $44.00/mo | $289,684 | $604/mo |
About VYM
VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, which takes large U.S. companies and keeps the ones forecast to pay above-average dividends. REITs are excluded. The result is a broad basket of several hundred established companies, weighted by size.
Because it owns so many stocks, VYM is far more spread out than a concentrated dividend fund. Financials, health care, industrials, consumer staples and energy usually make up much of the portfolio. Its yield typically sits between a plain S&P 500 fund and higher-yield dividend strategies.
Vanguard charges a very low expense ratio, and VYM's dividends have historically been mostly qualified. It pays quarterly and is a common choice for investors who want broad dividend exposure without picking individual stocks.
| Full name | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Strategy | Index fund tracking the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index |
| Launched | November 10, 2006 |
| Expense ratio | 0.04% |
| Pays | quarterly |
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VYM FAQ
What is VYM's dividend yield?
VYM's dividend yield is currently 2.5%, based on the TopDividendETFsPRO database, which is updated daily.
How often does VYM pay dividends?
VYM pays quarterly.
How much does $10,000 in VYM pay per month?
At the current yield, about $20.83 a month on average, or $250 a year, assuming the yield stays the same.
How much do I need in VYM to make $1,000 a month?
About $480,000 at the current yield.
What is VYM's total return?
VYM has returned +470% since it launched in 2006, with dividends reinvested, about +9.1% a year on average.
What index does VYM track?
The FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, which holds large U.S. companies forecast to pay above-average dividends, excluding REITs.
Sources
- Vanguard: VYM fund page
- Yield, total return, fund size and expense ratio: TopDividendETFsPRO.com database
For education only, not investment, tax or legal advice. Yields and distributions change and are not guaranteed. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Read the fund's prospectus before investing.