(VYM) High Dividend Yield Shares - Overview
ETF Category: Large Value | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 71.336m USD | Total Return: 17.3% in 12m
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF (VYM) follows a pure indexing strategy that mirrors its benchmark of U.S. large-cap stocks with dividend yields above the market average. The fund holds each constituent in roughly the same weight as the index, aiming for full replication of performance while delivering a high-yield exposure.
As of the latest reporting period, VYM manages roughly $55 billion in assets, carries an expense ratio of 0.06%, and offers a distribution yield of about 3.6%. The top sector allocations are Financials (≈20%), Health Care (≈15%) and Consumer Staples (≈13%). Recent market conditions-particularly the Federal Reserve’s incremental rate hikes-have bolstered dividend-paying financials, while the broader economy’s modest earnings growth supports the fund’s yield stability.
For a deeper dive into how ValueRay evaluates high-yield ETFs, consider exploring its latest research notes.
- Dividend growth of underlying companies impacts fund performance
- Interest rate changes influence dividend stock valuations
- Economic downturns reduce corporate profitability and dividends
- Regulatory changes for dividend taxation affect investor appeal
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.60%, over one month by -3.92%, over three months by +2.92% and over the past year by +17.34%.
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