VYM
Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | 100% |
Performance
Performance Chart
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
The earliest data available for this chart is Nov 16, 2006, corresponding to the inception date of VYM
Returns By Period
As of Nov 13, 2024, the VYM returned 20.51% Year-To-Date and 10.08% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Year-To-Date | 1 month | 6 months | 1 year | 5 years (annualized) | 10 years (annualized) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
^GSPC S&P 500 | 25.45% | 2.91% | 14.05% | 35.64% | 14.13% | 11.39% |
| VYM | 20.51% | 1.26% | 11.20% | 32.54% | 11.17% | 10.08% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 20.51% | 1.26% | 11.20% | 32.54% | 11.17% | 10.08% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VYM, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.75% | 2.62% | 5.41% | -3.74% | 3.03% | -0.32% | 4.83% | 2.44% | 1.33% | -0.33% | 20.51% | ||
| 2023 | 2.37% | -3.51% | -0.59% | 1.27% | -5.13% | 5.53% | 4.02% | -2.39% | -3.35% | -2.78% | 6.26% | 5.62% | 6.59% |
| 2022 | -0.53% | -1.47% | 2.76% | -4.20% | 3.52% | -7.86% | 4.60% | -2.45% | -7.88% | 12.23% | 6.26% | -3.50% | -0.45% |
| 2021 | -0.57% | 4.57% | 6.94% | 2.55% | 3.03% | -1.19% | 0.55% | 2.09% | -3.21% | 4.92% | -2.31% | 6.75% | 26.20% |
| 2020 | -2.51% | -9.70% | -13.62% | 10.26% | 2.83% | -0.76% | 3.07% | 3.19% | -2.58% | -1.72% | 12.26% | 3.40% | 1.15% |
| 2019 | 6.10% | 3.77% | 0.52% | 2.84% | -6.31% | 6.64% | 0.72% | -2.10% | 3.90% | 1.05% | 2.34% | 2.97% | 24.06% |
| 2018 | 4.11% | -4.72% | -2.15% | 0.13% | 1.60% | -0.29% | 4.09% | 1.11% | 0.40% | -4.40% | 3.56% | -8.66% | -5.92% |
| 2017 | -0.04% | 3.58% | -0.30% | -0.08% | 0.36% | 1.14% | 1.61% | -0.18% | 3.02% | 1.74% | 3.07% | 1.49% | 16.42% |
| 2016 | -2.82% | 0.51% | 6.64% | 0.72% | 1.39% | 2.18% | 2.35% | -0.30% | -0.41% | -1.28% | 4.23% | 2.97% | 17.04% |
| 2015 | -2.88% | 4.90% | -1.83% | 1.70% | 0.37% | -2.65% | 1.05% | -5.66% | -1.56% | 8.41% | 0.22% | -1.04% | 0.28% |
| 2014 | -4.00% | 3.61% | 2.48% | 2.11% | 1.58% | 2.01% | -1.67% | 3.76% | -1.17% | 2.47% | 3.03% | -1.12% | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 5.65% | 2.07% | 3.62% | 3.01% | 0.73% | -0.14% | 4.47% | -3.91% | 2.35% | 4.75% | 2.31% | 2.03% | 30.08% |
Expense Ratio
VYM has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is considered low compared to other funds. Below you can find the expense ratios of portfolio funds side-by-side and effortlessly compare their relative costs.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VYM is 80, placing it in the top 20% of portfolios on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
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 ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 3.02 | 4.30 | 1.56 | 5.00 | 19.86 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
VYM provided a 2.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.76% | 3.12% | 3.01% | 2.76% | 3.18% | 3.03% | 3.40% | 2.80% | 2.91% | 3.22% | 2.78% | 2.81% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.76% | 3.12% | 3.01% | 2.76% | 3.18% | 3.03% | 3.40% | 2.80% | 2.91% | 3.22% | 2.78% | 2.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.53 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $3.48 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $3.25 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $3.10 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $2.91 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $2.84 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $2.65 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $2.40 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $2.21 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $2.15 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $1.91 |
| 2013 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $1.75 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VYM. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the VYM was 56.98%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 762 trading sessions.
The current VYM drawdown is 0.79%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56.98% | Oct 10, 2007 | 353 | Mar 5, 2009 | 762 | Mar 13, 2012 | 1115 |
| -35.21% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 197 | Dec 31, 2020 | 241 |
| -16.25% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 304 |
| -15.86% | Apr 21, 2022 | 113 | Sep 30, 2022 | 42 | Nov 30, 2022 | 155 |
| -12.99% | May 22, 2015 | 66 | Aug 25, 2015 | 141 | Mar 17, 2016 | 207 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current VYM volatility is 3.85%, 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.