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VYM

Last updated Sep 23, 2023

VYM

Asset Allocation


VYM 100%EquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorWeight
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities100%

Performance

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VYM, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Quarterly


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
3.58%
8.61%
VYM
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components

Returns

As of Sep 23, 2023, the VYM returned -1.05% Year-To-Date and 9.44% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1 month6 monthsYear-To-Date1 year5 years (annualized)10 years (annualized)
Benchmark-1.94%8.79%12.52%16.97%8.21%9.81%
VYM-0.89%4.54%-1.05%10.52%7.06%9.46%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
-0.89%4.54%-1.05%10.52%7.06%9.46%

Sharpe Ratio

The current VYM Sharpe ratio is 0.53. A Sharpe ratio between 0 and 1.0 is considered sub-optimal.

-1.000.001.002.003.004.000.53

The Sharpe ratio of VYM is in the bottom 25%, suggesting that this portfolio isn't performing as well in terms of risk-adjusted returns compared to many others. This could be due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It might be an indication that the portfolio needs fine-tuning.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-0.500.000.501.00AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
0.53
0.81
VYM
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components

Dividend yield

VYM granted a 3.20% dividend yield in the last twelve months.


TTM20222021202020192018201720162015201420132012
VYM3.20%3.07%2.91%3.45%3.41%3.95%3.37%3.60%4.11%3.66%3.80%4.51%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
3.20%3.07%2.91%3.45%3.41%3.95%3.37%3.60%4.11%3.66%3.80%4.51%

Expense Ratio

The VYM has an expense ratio of 0.06% which is considered to be low. Below you can find the expense ratios of portfolio funds side-by-side and effortlessly compare their relative costs.


0.06%
0.00%2.15%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
0.53

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.


-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
-4.51%
-9.93%
VYM
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components

Worst Drawdowns

The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the VYM. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the VYM is 56.98%, recorded on Mar 5, 2009. It took 762 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-56.98%Oct 10, 2007353Mar 5, 2009762Mar 13, 20121115
-35.21%Jan 21, 202044Mar 23, 2020197Dec 31, 2020241
-16.25%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201875Apr 12, 2019304
-15.86%Apr 21, 2022113Sep 30, 202242Nov 30, 2022155
-12.99%May 22, 201566Aug 25, 2015141Mar 17, 2016207

Volatility Chart

The current VYM volatility is 2.77%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%5.50%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
2.77%
3.41%
VYM
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components