Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
Best for investors wanting broad dividend exposure with Vanguard's legendary low costs and reliability.
VYM provides broad exposure to 500+ U.S. dividend-paying stocks. The fund tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, screening for profitable large-cap firms with consistent dividend payments. Excludes REITs for a pure equity approach. Best for investors seeking maximum diversification across dividend-paying companies.
| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase | 3.8% |
| Exxon Mobil | 3.2% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.9% |
| Procter & Gamble | 2.7% |
| Chevron Corp | 2.5% |
| Merck & Co | 2.3% |
| AbbVie Inc | 2.2% |
| Coca-Cola Co | 2.1% |
| PepsiCo Inc | 2.0% |
| Home Depot | 1.9% |
| Year | Annual Dividend | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.87 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $1.82 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $1.75 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $1.68 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $1.62 | -- |