# Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) — Overview

VYM · NYSE · Fund

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

## Price

Last close $159.43 on Sep 21, 2026. 52-week range $137.47 – $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 | $80.9B |
| Expense ratio | 0.04% |
| Net asset value | $159.35 (as of Sep 18, 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 $80.9B 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 dashboard at portal.lighthorse.io, the trading API, or an AI agent connected over MCP. The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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