| 1 year | +20.2%โ beats S&P |
| 3 years | +14.1%โ beats S&P |
| 5 years | +10.3%โ lags S&P |
| 10 years | +11.0%โ beats S&P |
| 20 years | +8.9%โ lags S&P |
| All-time | +8.9% |
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (ticker: VYM) has delivered a +10.3%/yr 5-year CAGR and a +11.0%/yr 10-year CAGR. For comparison, the S&P 500 has averaged approximately +10.5%/yr over the long run.
If you had invested $10,000 in VYM and added $500 per month, after 30 years at its historical rate your portfolio could grow to approximately $1.0M โ compared to $1.5M in the S&P 500 at 10.5%/yr. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF also pays a dividend yield of approximately 2.99% annually.
โ Past performance does not guarantee future results. This page is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice. Data last refreshed: 2026-03-20.
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