Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
257% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 225 | 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: 560
15% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $21.9B [Q3] → $25B (+$3.18B) [Q4]
10% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 150 [Q3] → 165 (+15) [Q4]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,632 [Q3] → 1,756 (+124) [Q4]
1.0% more ownership
Funds ownership: 37.59% [Q3] → 38.59% (+1.0%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VYM.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 23 articles about VYM published over the past 30 days
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
1 day ago
VYM vs DGRO: Which Dividend ETF Should You Buy in 2025?
Passive investors looking for an opportunity to get more bang for their buck amid the Trump tariff turbulence may wish to start putting money to work.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 day ago
Want Stability During This Stock Market Chaos? This ETF Is Your Best Buy Now
Wild stock market gyrations like those we are experiencing now tend to cause investors to flee to safer, more stable investments.
Negative
The Motley Fool
3 days ago
Stock Market Volatility Got You Down? Buy These Top Vanguard Dividend ETFs to Help Lessen the Blow.
The stock market has been rocked by volatility this year. The S&P 500 was recently down by about 10% since the calendar flipped the page to 2025.
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
4 days ago
VYM vs VIG: Which Dividend ETF Has More Upside?
Unless you're heavy in gold, it's hard to find shelter from the Trump tariff-fuelled volatility storm.
Negative
24/7 Wall Street
6 days ago
Vanguard's High-Yield VYM ETF – 6 Stocks Driving Its Big Payouts
Investing isn't easy, and given the current market volatility, retail investors are on edge, worrying about their portfolios.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
VYM: High Yield Still Yields Less Than Treasuries
Valuations remain historically high, despite recent market corrections, with the S&P 500 trading at 25x last year's earnings, well above the historical average of 16x. Investing in undervalued stocks with low multiples and high dividend yields, can mitigate risks, but Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares' valuation is still elevated. Market cycles are lengthy, and current high valuations expose investors to the risk of multiple contraction, potentially dragging future performance.
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
6 days ago
Can Vanguard's High-Yield VYM ETF Survive a Stock Market Meltdown?
The financial world remains a volatile landscape.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
5 Reasons Vanguard's High-Yield VYM ETF Is the Safest Bet Today
Vanguard ETF offers ultimate portfolio diversification and a high yield. VYM has performed better than S&P 500 and Nasdaq this year.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
VYM: Chaos Highlights Why Dividends Provide Stability
The market turmoil due to new tariffs has pushed the S&P 500 into bear market territory, creating significant volatility and uncertainty. Despite the chaos, VYM's high-quality, high-yield dividend stocks offer stability and long-term growth, making it an attractive buy at current discounted prices. Historical context of tariffs, like the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act, highlights potential risks, but VYM's conservative dividend payouts provide a buffer against prolonged downturns.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
VYM Continues To Mitigate Risk And Generate Large Dividends
VYM has shown resilience amid market volatility, declining only -8.24% in 2025, compared to the S&P 500's -13.57% and Nasdaq's -17.16%. VYM offers a strong 3.15% dividend yield, focusing on financially stable large-cap companies that generate significant free cash flow. Despite market downturns, VYM mitigates downside risk and provides dependable income, making it a strong choice for income-focused investors.
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