Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
259% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 226 | 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: 684 | Existing positions reduced: 560
13% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $21.9B [Q3] → $24.8B (+$2.93B) [Q4]
10% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 150 [Q3] → 165 (+15) [Q4]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,633 [Q3] → 1,758 (+125) [Q4]
1.0% more ownership
Funds ownership: 37.6% [Q3] → 38.6% (+1.0%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VYM.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 21 articles about VYM published over the past 30 days
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 day ago
13 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever
So you've got $1,000 in your pocket and you're looking to invest in stocks. A particularly easy -- and effective -- way to do so is via one or more exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which are funds that trade like stocks.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
Want to Avoid the "Magnificent Seven" and Generate Passive Income? This Vanguard ETF May Be for You
The "Magnificent Seven" -- Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Tesla -- took the market by storm in 2023 and 2024 by contributing a sizable portion of gains in major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
ETFs to Defend Your Portfolio Against Inflation
Look at ETFs to safeguard your portfolios as inflation expectations rise, driven by the Trump administration's chaotic tariff policies.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
VYM: 3% Yield, Diversification And Growth
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF offers diversified exposure to high-yield, dividend-paying stocks, with significant holdings in Broadcom, JPMorgan Chase, and ExxonMobil. Previously rated a buy due to strong Finance sector performance, the ETF faces risks from potential federal fund rate cuts impacting financial institutions' net interest income. The ETF has achieved solid net asset value growth since 2006 and is growing its dividend at a rapid clip.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
2 No-Brainer Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
One of my favorite ways to invest is through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) because they offer you to exposure to many companies with a single investment. That can take much of the guesswork out of investing, benefiting both newer and seasoned investors.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Undercovered ETFs: Income, Argentina, AI, Gold +
This article highlights undercovered ETFs, providing investment ideas for various strategies, including income generation, growth, and diversification. The Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF is recommended for retirees seeking income generation, likened to the S&P 500 for capital appreciation. WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund and Wisdom Tree Floating Rate Treasury Fund ETFs are suggested for dependable, long-term returns and portfolio diversification.
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
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