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VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
VYM is a Dividend ETF issued by Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield index, costs 0.06% a year, and launched in November 2006.
Composition last reviewed 2026-09-08; assets as of 2026-09-24.
Key facts
| Ticker | VYM |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Category | Dividend |
| Sub-category | High Yield |
| Index tracked | FTSE High Dividend Yield |
| Expense ratio | 0.06% |
| Assets under management | $80.99bn |
| Inception | 10 November 2006 |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Region | US |
Sector allocation
- Financials20%
- Healthcare13%
- Consumer Defensive12%
- Energy11%
- Industrials10%
- Utilities8%
- Communication Services6%
- Technology6%
- Consumer Cyclical5%
- Real Estate5%
- Materials4%
Geographic exposure
United States vs international
- United States90%
- International (ex-US)10%
Top 10 holdings
- 1JPMorgan Chase
- 2Johnson & Johnson
- 3Procter & Gamble
- 4AbbVie
- 5Merck
- 6Bank of America
- 7Pfizer
- 8Home Depot
- 9Walmart
- 10Coca-Cola
Frequently asked
What is VYM's expense ratio?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF charges 0.06% a year — $6 on a $10,000 holding.
What index does VYM track?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield index.
How large is VYM?
Our dataset puts VYM at about $80.99bn in assets under management (as of 2026-09-24). Assets move with markets and flows, so treat this as a snapshot rather than a current figure.
What are VYM's largest holdings?
The 10 largest holdings in our dataset are JPMorgan Chase, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, AbbVie, Merck, Bank of America, Pfizer, Home Depot, Walmart and Coca-Cola.
Where is VYM invested?
Roughly 90% of the fund sits in the United States and 10% outside it.