VYM Dividend Profile
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares
Dividend Yield
2.21%
Trailing, annualized
Projected Annual Dividend
$3.37
Per share, forward
5-Year Dividend Growth
3.1%
Annualized
Dividend Streak
15 yrs
Years of payments
Payout Frequency
4×/yr
Distributions per year
Last Price
$159.05
Most recent close
Income Quality Score
80
YieldLens composite
Figures are estimates from third-party data, refreshed periodically and not guaranteed. Last updated 6/11/2026.
About VYM
VYM sits in the dividend growth etfs part of a dividend portfolio. ETFs focused on companies with a track record of raising dividends. Where VYM fits for you depends on your income goals, your time horizon, and how it balances the rest of your holdings.
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