VYM dividend calculator
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
Current price $160.84
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VYM distribution health check
Distribution yield2.26%
Moderate yield
Distribution frequencyQuarterly
Next payment expected around 7 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
What's inside VYM?
Top holdings
- Broadcom Inc8.5%
- JPMorgan Chase & Co3.1%
- Exxon Mobil Corp2.5%
- Johnson & Johnson2.2%
- Cisco Systems Inc2.0%
Top sectors
- Technology20.3%
- Financial Services19.9%
- Healthcare12.2%
VYM vs similar income ETFs
| Share | Yield | Yearly fee (TER) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VYMVanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.26% | 0.04% | This page |
| HDViShares Core High Dividend ETF | 11.69% | 0.08% | Calculate → |
| QYLDGlobal X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF | 11.59% | 0.60% | Calculate → |
| RYLDGlobal X - Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 11.58% | 0.60% | 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 23 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 Exxon Mobil Corp. The VYM inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.
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