ATLASVanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.04% and the yield is 2.42%. The ten largest holdings are 25% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VYM
| Last price | $164.41 (+0.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 58% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $162.37 – $168.27 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.6% |
| Distribution yield | 2.42% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VYM fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Dividend stocks |
| Assets under management | $80.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.04% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 6% |
| Inception | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the the Target Index, which consists of common stocks of companies that pay dividends that generally are higher than average (excluding real estate investment trusts ("REITs")). Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the Target Index.
VYM top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 6.72% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM | Financial Services | 3.68% |
| Exxon Mobil Corp XOM | Energy | 2.70% |
| Johnson & Johnson JNJ | Healthcare | 2.66% |
| AbbVie Inc ABBV | Healthcare | 1.84% |
| Cisco Systems Inc CSCO | Technology | 1.71% |
| Bank of America Corp BAC | Financial Services | 1.63% |
| Chevron Corp CVX | Energy | 1.52% |
| Merck & Company Inc MRK | Healthcare | 1.52% |
| Caterpillar Inc CAT | Industrials | 1.40% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VYM sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 21.6% |
| Technology | 17.1% |
| Healthcare | 13.8% |
| Industrials | 11.3% |
| Energy | 10.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 7.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 6.2% |
| Utilities | 5.1% |
| Basic Materials | 3.4% |
| Communication Services | 3.3% |
By region: North America 98.6%, Europe Developed 0.8%, Asia Emerging 0.3%, Latin America 0.2%.
VYM returns and risk
| Year to date | +12.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +15.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +18.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +11.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +11.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.1% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.07 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VYM: frequently asked questions
What does VYM invest in?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Broadcom Inc (6.7%), JPMorgan Chase & Co (3.7%), Exxon Mobil Corp (2.7%), Johnson & Johnson (2.7%), AbbVie Inc (1.8%).
What is the VYM expense ratio?
0.04% a year: about $4.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VYM dividend yield?
2.42%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VYM go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 58%, with a likely range (50%) of $162.37 to $168.27 from $164.41 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VYM performed?
Year to date +12.2%, one year +15.2%, three years +18.2% a year, five years +11.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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