Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.19% ($3.51/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Key Data

Dividend Yield

2.19%

Payout Ratio

—

Annual Dividend

$3.51

5-Yr Avg Growth

2.5%

Ex-Dividend Date

—

Years of Growth

0

Frequency

quarterly

Beta

—

Market Cap

—

P/E Ratio

21.7

5-Yr Total Return

52%

52-Week Range

$129.11 – $161.29

Dividend Safety

C · 60/100

Ever Cut?

Yes (2025)

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