Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Investor Shares (VHDYX)
The fund aims to track the performance of the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index by investing in common stocks of companies with higher-than-average dividends, using an indexing approach to replicate the index with its assets.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9219465054 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921946505 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Nov 16, 2006 |
| Category | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Index Tracked | FTSE High Dividend Yield Index |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
VHDYX has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Investor Shares, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | N/A | 21.92% |
| 1 month | N/A | 3.36% |
| 6 months | N/A | 15.12% |
| 1 year | N/A | 32.96% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.94% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VHDYX, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6.12% | 3.78% | 0.50% | 2.92% | -6.39% | 6.62% | 0.72% | -2.01% | 2.90% | 1.00% | 1.86% | 18.80% | |
| 2018 | 4.16% | -4.67% | -2.18% | 0.09% | 1.59% | -0.30% | 4.14% | 1.14% | 0.33% | -4.41% | 3.64% | -8.81% | -5.99% |
| 2017 | 0.10% | 3.57% | -0.34% | -0.07% | 0.39% | 1.07% | 1.58% | -0.10% | 3.01% | 1.68% | 3.12% | 1.33% | 16.37% |
| 2016 | -2.83% | 0.54% | 6.54% | 0.70% | 1.45% | 2.15% | 2.44% | -0.38% | -0.39% | -1.33% | 4.19% | 2.88% | 16.76% |
| 2015 | -2.90% | 4.96% | -2.14% | 1.97% | 0.36% | -2.60% | 0.98% | -5.65% | -1.56% | 8.39% | 0.18% | -0.95% | 0.28% |
| 2014 | -4.01% | 3.63% | 2.47% | 2.08% | 1.57% | 2.02% | -1.71% | 3.80% | -1.24% | 2.62% | 2.82% | -1.06% | 13.40% |
| 2013 | 5.63% | 2.23% | 3.60% | 2.95% | 0.80% | -0.07% | 4.25% | -3.86% | 2.29% | 4.70% | 2.31% | 2.13% | 30.12% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Investor Shares (VHDYX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
| Period | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.80 | $1.02 | $0.92 | $0.85 | $0.83 | $0.74 | $0.67 |
Dividend yield | 2.20% | 3.31% | 2.71% | 2.85% | 3.15% | 2.70% | 2.73% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Investor Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $0.30 | $0.30 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $1.02 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.92 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.85 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.83 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.74 |
| 2013 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.67 |
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 Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Investor Shares. 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 Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Investor Shares was 57.20%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 776 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -57.2% | Oct 10, 2007 | 353 | Mar 5, 2009 | 776 | Apr 2, 2012 | 1129 |
| -16.44% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 77 | Apr 16, 2019 | 306 |
| -12.96% | May 22, 2015 | 66 | Aug 25, 2015 | 141 | Mar 17, 2016 | 207 |
| -8.58% | Jul 16, 2007 | 23 | Aug 15, 2007 | 36 | Oct 5, 2007 | 59 |
| -7.15% | Apr 3, 2012 | 43 | Jun 4, 2012 | 21 | Jul 3, 2012 | 64 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.