Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (VYM) ETF
Data as of August 17, 2026
Stockbruh grade: Challenging 0/3 metrics rated Sunny
What does Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund invest in?
🔍 We're all about those stacks! Our manager uses an indexing investment approach to track an index full of companies that pay hella dividends (way above average!). We invest in those stocks, keeping them in the same proportion as their weight.
Key Numbers
| Metric | Rating | What it means |
|---|
| Returns (5Y CAGR) | ⛅ Moderate | ≥8% = Sunny, 1–8% = Cloudy, <1% = Thunderstorm |
| Dividends | ⛅ Moderate | Dividend yield and consistency |
| Fees (Expense Ratio) | ⛅ Moderate | <0.5% = Sunny, 0.5–1.5% = Cloudy, >1.5% = Thunderstorm |
| Price | $165.68 | Assets Under Management | — |
Common Questions
How have VYM's returns been over the last 5 years?
VYM has delivered moderate 5-year returns (1%–8% CAGR), rated Cloudy on Stockbruh's weather system. Sign up to see the full return history.
Is VYM a good ETF for beginners?
Stockbruh provides a beginner-friendly analysis of VYM covering returns (5Y CAGR), dividend yield, and expense ratio. VYM has moderate fees. Sign up free to see the full weather-rated breakdown.