How much does VYM pay per share?

Over the last year Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF paid out about $3.63 per share, distributed quarterly.

When is the next VYM distribution?

Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 19 September 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not an announcement.

Its biggest positions right now are BROADCOM INC, JPMORGAN CHASE & CO and JOHNSON & JOHNSON. The VYM inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.

VYM dividend calculator

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Current price $164.25

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Number of shares

Amount invested ($)

Holding period: 10 years

Distribution growth: 4.4% a year

Share price growth: 5.0% a year

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Dividend tax: 0%

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VYM distribution health check

Distribution yield2.18%

Moderate yield

Distribution frequencyQuarterly

Next payment expected around 17 October 2026 (estimate)

Yearly fee (TER)0.04%

The yearly cost baked into your returns

ETF quality95/100

Excellent on our cost, process and income checks

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What's inside VYM?

Top holdings

BROADCOM INC7.3%
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO3.4%
JOHNSON & JOHNSON2.5%
EXXONMOBIL HOLDINGS CORP2.4%
CATERPILLAR INC2.0%

Top sectors

Financial Services20.9%
Technology17.8%
Healthcare13.2%

Full holdings, sector and country look-through

VYM vs similar income ETFs

Share	Yield	Yearly fee (TER)
VYMVanguard High Dividend Yield ETF	2.18%	0.04%	This page
QYLDGlobal X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF	11.62%	0.60%	Calculate →
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HDViShares Core High Dividend ETF	11.48%	0.08%	Calculate →

Frequently asked questions

How much does VYM pay per share?: Over the last year Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF paid out about $3.63 per share, distributed quarterly.
When is the next VYM distribution?: Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 19 September 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not an announcement.
What does VYM hold?: Its biggest positions right now are BROADCOM INC, JPMORGAN CHASE & CO and JOHNSON & JOHNSON. The VYM inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.

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