What is VYM's current dividend yield?

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) has a dividend yield of 2.18%, paying $3.63 per share annually.

How often does VYM pay dividends?

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF typically pays dividends on a quarterly basis. The annual dividend totals $3.63 per share.

What is VYM's dividend growth rate?

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF has a 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The 10-year CAGR is 5.2%.

Is VYM a Dividend Aristocrat?

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is classified as a Dividend Contender. 15 consecutive years of dividend increases — qualifying as a Dividend Contender (10+ years).

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) Dividend Analysis

Comprehensive dividend yield, safety, growth, and income analysis for VYM.

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) pays a solid 2.18% dividend yield, or $3.63 per share annually at a stock price of $166.52. 15 consecutive years of dividend increases — qualifying as a Dividend Contender (10+ years). Dividend growth is slowing — the 3-year CAGR of 2.9% trails the 5-year rate of 4.4% and the 10-year rate of 5.2%.

Dividend Overview

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) pays a solid 2.18% dividend yield, or $3.63 per share annually at a stock price of $166.52. VYM has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

Dividend Contender

Dividend Yield

2.18%

Annual Dividend

$3.63

Share Price

$166.52

Ex-Dividend Date

—

Consecutive Years

15 yrs

Sector

ETF

Dividend Safety

UnknownDividend Contender (15 yrs)

Insufficient data to assess dividend safety.

DRIP Projection

$10,000 invested in VYM with dividends reinvested would grow to approximately $13,015 after 10 years, generating roughly $438/year in dividend income. This projection assumes the current 2.18% yield and a 4.4% annual dividend growth rate with all dividends reinvested.

Year	Portfolio Value	Annual Income	Total Return
Year 1	$10,218	$233	+2%
Year 5	$11,249	$305	+12%
Year 10	$13,015	$438	+30%
Year 15	$15,589	$651	+56%
Year 20	$19,486	$1,011	+95%

Assumes constant share price and reinvestment at current price. Actual results will vary. Try our DRIP Calculator for a customized projection with real historical data.