Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
VYMDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | $0.98 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 |
| March 24, 2026 | $0.86 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 |
| December 23, 2025 | $0.95 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 |
| September 23, 2025 | $0.84 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 |
| June 24, 2025 | $0.86 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF has rewarded shareholders with 77 dividend payments over the past 19 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held VYM shares during this period received a total of $45.17 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.98/share was paid 25 days ago, on June 23, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: VYM currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.27%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has grown by 265.5%, from $0.27 to $0.98.
Company News
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The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is recommended as a defensive investment strategy ahead of potential market downturns. With $96.1 billion in assets, a 2.3% dividend yield, and 170 basis points lower volatility than the S&P 500 ETF, it offers portfolio protection while generating income. The fund holds 605 blue-chip dividend stocks with...
The article compares two Vanguard dividend ETFs: VIG (Dividend Appreciation) focuses on companies with 10+ years of dividend growth with a 1.90% yield, while VYM (High Dividend Yield) targets higher-yielding stocks with a 2.30% yield. Both charge 0.04% expense ratios, but VYM outperforms VIG over most timeframes and offers better income generatio...
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