Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
243% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 216 | Existing positions closed: 63
162% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $107M | Put options by funds: $41M
22% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 683 | Existing positions reduced: 561
13% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $22.1B [Q3] → $25B (+$2.89B) [Q4]
9% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 150 [Q3] → 164 (+14) [Q4]
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,632 [Q3] → 1,747 (+115) [Q4]
0.6% more ownership
Funds ownership: 38.06% [Q3] → 38.66% (+0.6%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VYM.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 21 articles about VYM published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 hours ago
Two Roads To Wealth: Dividends And Total Return
Focusing on dividends or total return are two distinct strategies that offer their own set of pros and cons. Total return may be the best for maximizing the value earned with every dollar increased. Dividend investing prioritizes a consistent source of supplemental income. The best investment strategy is one that aligns with your specific goals, risk tolerance, and lifestyle. Investing doesn't have to be so black or white.
Positive
The Motley Fool
7 hours ago
S&P 500 Index Funds Yield Just 1.3%. Consider Buying These 2 Low-Cost Vanguard ETFs to Generate More Passive Income.
The heaviest weighted components of the S&P 500 are companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia -- tech leaders that tend to reward their shareholders largely through their rising stock prices rather than by distributing dividends.
Positive
The Motley Fool
8 hours ago
Cool, Calm, and Collected: 2 Dividend ETFs to Buy During the S&P 500 Sell-Off
A stock market correction occurs when a major index falls 10% off its highs. The S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.39%) hit that level Thursday, falling almost 1.4% to end the day 10.1% below its all-time high set on Feb. 19.
Positive
Morningstar
1 day ago
3 Great ETFs for an IRA in 2025
JPMorgan Income ETF JPIE Daniel Sotiroff: ETFs have a big advantage over mutual funds: They're more tax efficient.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF vs Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF: Which Is Best for You?
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM -1.33%) and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG -1.75%) are two of the most popular dividend stock ETFs in the market. However, they have different investment objectives, and therefore one of them might be more appropriate for you.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
Is the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?
It hasn't been the best start to 2025 for the major indexes of the U.S. stock market. As of March 7, the S&P 500 is down, the Nasdaq Composite is down, and the Dow Jones is essentially flat.
Neutral
MarketBeat
6 days ago
3 Steady ETFs for Cautious Investors Facing Market Turbulence
As the U.S. stock market stumbles into March 2025, the mood has quickly shifted from soft landing to bracing for impact. Fueled by tariff threats and tit-for-tat rhetoric, a brewing trade war has slammed the brakes on investor confidence while murky economic signals stoke recessionary dread.
Positive
Finbold
1 week ago
2 Vanguard ETFs to consider buying in March
Vanguard, the second-largest provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), has long been a go-to choice for investors seeking cost-effective, diversified investment options.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever.
You don't need to do anything extraordinary to create a solid stream of income with upside potential. There are some excellent low-cost exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that specialize in dividend stocks.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
VYM: High-Dividend Stocks In Favor, Why I Expect More Alpha In 2025
The high dividend yield factor has produced significant alpha in 2025, with VYM outperforming the S&P 500 and earning a buy rating. VYM offers a low P/E ratio, strong relative strength, and a high 2.61% trailing 12-month yield, making it an attractive investment. VYM's portfolio is diversified with a notable weight in mid-caps and sectors like Financials, Energy, and Utilities, which have produced YTD alpha.
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