VANGUARD HIGH DIVIDEND YIELD INDEX FUND ETF SHARES

NYSE ARCA: VYM
$130.21
+$0.26 (+0.2%)
Closing Price on May 19, 2025

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Asset Type ETF
Exchange NYSE ARCA
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF, managed by The Vanguard Group, is a fund that focuses on investing in a variety of U.S. companies known for paying high dividends. It covers different sectors and looks for both growth and value in companies of various sizes. The goal is to mirror the performance of the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, primarily through direct investments in dividend-paying stocks. Launched in 2006, this ETF aims to offer investors a steady income stream alongside capital growth potential.

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