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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 2.26% (as of Jul 10, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.

Your scenario
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Projected value at year 20

$447,681

You'll have invested

$130,000

Dividends received (net)

$138,967

Capital growth

$178,714

Annualized return

10.38%

Final annual dividend

$27,176

Yield on cost

20.90%

Growth over time

Line chart plotting three series by year: portfolio value, cumulative contributions, and cumulative net dividends. Over 20 years the portfolio grows to $447,681 from $130,000 contributed, including $138,967 in net dividends. The exact figures are listed in the results above this chart.

VYM dividend: yield, amount & dates

Snapshot of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) dividend data as of Jul 10, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.

Current dividend

Dividend yield

~2.26%

Annual dividend (TTM)

$3.63

Frequency

Quarterly

Latest dividend
$0.9795 / share
Ex-dividend date
Jun 18, 2026
Pay date
Jun 23, 2026

Source: dividend records via stockanalysis.com. For the latest figures, check that source or your broker. Not financial advice.

VYM dividend history

Recent VYM dividend payments: ex-dividend date, amount per share, and pay date.
Ex-dividend dateAmount / sharePay date
Jun 18, 2026$0.9795Jun 23, 2026
Mar 20, 2026$0.8617Mar 24, 2026
Dec 19, 2025$0.9474Dec 23, 2025
Sep 19, 2025$0.8417Sep 23, 2025
Jun 20, 2025$0.8617Jun 24, 2025
Mar 21, 2025$0.85Mar 25, 2025

Recent VYM dividend payments (most recent first), as of Jul 10, 2026. Amounts are per share, before any tax withholding. For the complete history see stockanalysis.com.

VYM dividend income calculator

Pre-filled with VYM’s current yield of about 2.26%. See the income an amount of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.

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Estimated annual dividend income from VYM

$226

Per month (avg)

$19

Per payment (4×/yr)

$56.50

≈ shares (est.)

62

VYM pays roughly once a quarter (4× a year). Figures use VYM’s current yield and assume it stays constant; real yields move with the share price and the dividend. Share counts are approximate, based on an estimated price of about $160.63. For a covered-call or variable-payout fund the yield is backward-looking, not a promise. Educational only — not financial advice.

VYM dividend snapshot

Varies by period

As of Jul 10, 2026, VYM yields about 2.26%, having distributed $3.6303 per share over the trailing twelve months.

Its most recent payment was $0.9795 per share, which went ex-dividend on Jun 18, 2026 and paid on Jun 23, 2026.

VYM's quarterly payments have varied over the period shown, from $0.8417 to $0.9795 per share, with the latest at $0.9795.

Based on VYM’s published payment record as of Jul 10, 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

  1. Replace the pre-filled yield with VYM’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
  2. Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
  3. Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a high-dividend etf these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
  4. 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 calculator FAQ

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 2.26% as of Jul 10, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
What yield should I use for VYM?
As of Jul 10, 2026, VYM's dividend yield was about 2.26% ($3.6303 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 $0.9795 per share, ex-dividend Jun 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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