VYM Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM). Pre-filled with VYM’s current yield of about 2.31% (as of Oct 13, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.
VYM dividend: yield, amount & dates
Snapshot of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) dividend data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.
VYM dividend income calculator
Pre-filled with VYM’s current yield of about 2.31%. See the income an amount of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.
VYM dividend history by year
Per share, grouped by ex-dividend date. VYM started in November 2006 and paid once that year, so the table begins with 2007, its first full year.
| Year | Dividends per share | Change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026through Sep 18, 2026 | $2.7281 | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $3.5008 | +0.2% | 4 |
| 2024 | $3.4945 | +0.5% | 4 |
| 2023 | $3.478 | +7.0% | 4 |
| 2022 | $3.2518 | +5.0% | 4 |
| 2021 | $3.0961 | +6.5% | 4 |
| 2020 | $2.9061 | +2.3% | 4 |
| 2019 | $2.8418 | +7.3% | 4 |
| 2018 | $2.6492 | +10.3% | 4 |
| 2017 | $2.4011 | +8.8% | 4 |
| 2016 | $2.206 | +2.7% | 4 |
| 2015 | $2.149 | +12.6% | 4 |
| 2014 | $1.908 | +9.1% | 4 |
| 2013 | $1.749 | +9.8% | 4 |
| 2012 | $1.593 | +20.0% | 4 |
| 2011 | $1.327 | +21.6% | 4 |
| 2010 | $1.091 | -6.6% | 4 |
| 2009 | $1.168 | -19.1% | 4 |
| 2008 | $1.443 | +6.3% | 4 |
| 2007 | $1.357 | — | 4 |
VYM dividend yield
As of Oct 13, 2026, VYM’s trailing yield was about 2.31%. That is $3.6755 per share paid over the past year, divided by the share price. Vanguard’s 30-day SEC yield, a standard measure based on recent income after costs, was 2.20% on August 31, 2026.
Vanguard also splits each year’s return into price change and dividends. From 2011 to 2025, the dividend part ranged from 2.94% (2025) to 3.92% (2019). The recent low reflects prices rising faster than payouts, not smaller dividends.
VYM dividend history: a cut in 2009, then 15 years of gains
VYM is old enough to show how a dividend fund behaved in a crisis. It paid $1.443 per share in 2008, then 19.1% less in 2009 ($1.168) and another 6.6% less in 2010 ($1.091). It did not top its 2008 total again until 2012.
Every year since 2010 has paid more than the year before. From 2007 to 2025 the payout grew about 5.4% a year, to $3.5008. Growth nearly stalled in 2024 and 2025, then picked up: the first three payments of 2026 came to $2.7281, against $2.5534 a year earlier.
VYM ex-dividend and pay dates
VYM last went ex-dividend on Sep 18, 2026, for $0.8869 per share. The next payment is due in December.
VYM’s four yearly payments come in March, June, September and December. In 2025 and 2026 its ex-dividend dates fell between the 18th and the 21st of those months, and the cash arrived four or five days later.
What VYM owns
VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. Vanguard says the index holds U.S. stocks forecast to pay above-average dividend yields, and it leaves out REITs. On August 31, 2026 that meant 603 stocks.
The largest holding was the chip maker Broadcom at 6.94%. It was followed by JPMorgan Chase (3.83%), Exxon Mobil (2.70%), Johnson & Johnson (2.58%) and AbbVie (1.83%). Because the fund weights companies by size, a few large firms carry much of the weight.
Is VOO or VYM better?
They answer different needs. VOO owns the whole S&P 500, including big companies that pay little or no dividend. VYM holds only higher-yield stocks, so it pays more income but has trailed in strong markets.
In Vanguard’s calendar-year figures from 2011 to 2025, VYM beat VOO in only 3 of 15 years: 2011, 2016 and 2022. Its best relative year was 2022, when it lost 0.42% while VOO lost 18.15%. Over the 10 years to August 31, 2026, VOO returned 15.34% a year and VYM 11.78%.
On income, VYM leads. Its trailing yield was about 2.31%, against about 1.04% for VOO, as of Oct 13, 2026.
How much VYM for $1,000 a month?
At the trailing 2.31% yield, $12,000 a year would take about $519,481 of VYM, or roughly 3,265 shares near $159.11.
VYM pays quarterly, so the money would come in four lumps of about $3,000 rather than every month. The calculator above shows how reinvesting changes the picture over time.
VYM fund facts
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF launched on November 10, 2006 and charges 0.04% a year, or $4 per $10,000. Vanguard counted $100.8 billion across all share classes of the fund on August 31, 2026, $83.1 billion of it in the ETF.
To that date, VYM returned 20.68% over one year, 11.98% a year over five years and 11.78% a year over ten, at net asset value with dividends reinvested.
Every payment since 2007 matches between dividendhistory.org and digrin.com. The newest ones also match Vanguard’s own list and stockanalysis.com. Last checked Sep 26, 2026. Sources: Vanguard — VYM fund page; dividendhistory.org — VYM payouts; digrin.com — VYM dividends; stockanalysis.com — VYM dividend history. Not financial advice.
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VYM dividend snapshot
Varies by periodAs of Oct 13, 2026, VYM yields about 2.31%, having distributed $3.6755 per share over the trailing twelve months.
Its most recent payment was $0.8869 per share, which went ex-dividend on Sep 18, 2026 and paid on Sep 22, 2026.
VYM's quarterly payments have varied over the period shown, from $0.8417 to $0.9795 per share, with the latest at $0.8869.
Based on VYM’s published payment record as of Oct 13, 2026 — a description of what the dividend has done, not a rating or a forecast.
About VYM
VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, weighting toward established U.S. companies that pay above-average dividends. It aims for a higher current yield than the broad market while keeping a diversified, large-cap profile.
VYM is a high-dividend etf from Vanguard that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for VYM: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.
How to use the VYM calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with VYM’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a high-dividend etf these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
VYM dividend FAQ
- What is VYM’s dividend yield?
- VYM yields about 2.31% based on its last 12 months of payments (as of Oct 13, 2026). Its SEC yield, which looks at recent income instead, was 2.20% at the end of August 2026.
- How often does VYM pay dividends?
- Quarterly: in March, June, September and December. The cash usually arrives four or five days after the ex-dividend date.
- Has VYM ever cut its dividend?
- Yes. Its yearly payout fell 19.1% in 2009 and another 6.6% in 2010. It has risen every year since, reaching $3.5008 per share in 2025.
- Is VYM a good investment for retirees?
- This page cannot judge that for you. The record: a current yield a little over 2%, a payout that has grown every year since 2010, a fee of 0.04%, and returns that have trailed the S&P 500 in most recent years.
- How much did VYM pay in 2025?
- VYM paid $3.5008 per share across four payments in 2025.
- How does this VYM dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads pre-filled with VYM's current yield (about 2.31% as of Oct 13, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
- What yield should I use for VYM?
- As of Oct 13, 2026, VYM's dividend yield was about 2.31% ($3.6755 per share over the trailing year). Yields move with the share price, so use the current figure from your broker rather than a fixed number. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
- How often does VYM pay dividends, and when?
- Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF pays a quarterly dividend; its most recent payment was $0.8869 per share, ex-dividend Sep 18, 2026. This calculator compounds monthly and projects annual totals, so it works the same regardless of the payment schedule — the cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the VYM projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.
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