# Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) — Overview

VYM · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/vym

## Price

Last close $159.97 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $138.43 – $167.03.

## Fund profile

VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. The index selects high-dividend-paying US companies, excluding REITS, and weights them by market cap.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Assets under management | $80.8B |
| Expense ratio | 0.04% |
| Net asset value | $159.95 (as of Oct 15, 2026) |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM)?

VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. The index selects high-dividend-paying US companies, excluding REITS, and weights them by market cap.

### What is VYM's expense ratio?

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.04%. The fund is issued by Vanguard.

### How large is VYM?

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF manages $80.8B in assets and has traded since Nov 10, 2006.

### How do I buy shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM)?

VYM trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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