K vs. VYM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

K (Kellogg Company) is a stock, while VYM (Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF) is Dividend fund tracking the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. Their 0.44 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

K vs. VYM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Kellogg Company (K) and Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

K

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

VYM

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 1.56%
• 6M: 9.31%
• YTD: 14.21%
• 1Y: 24.90%
• 3Y*: 16.96%
• 5Y*: 12.20%
• 10Y*: 11.71%
• ALL TIME*: 9.38%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF	$195.34M	$198.02M	$200.78M

K vs. VYM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
K Kellogg Company	0.00%	5.99%	49.75%	-7.44%	14.35%	7.44%	-6.78%	26.08%	-13.32%	-4.93%
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF	14.21%	15.42%	17.60%	6.57%	-0.43%	26.20%	1.15%	24.06%	-5.92%	16.42%

Correlation

The correlation between K and VYM is 0.06, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.06
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.27
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.31
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions.	0.33
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 16, 2006	0.44

Over the past year, the correlation between K and VYM has dropped to 0.06 - well below their long-term average of 0.44, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Return for Risk

K vs. VYM — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

K

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

VYM

VYM Risk / Return Rank: 90
VYM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 92
VYM Sortino Ratio Rank: 92
VYM Omega Ratio Rank: 91
VYM Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
VYM Martin Ratio Rank: 88

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

K vs. VYM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kellogg Company (K) and Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	K	VYM	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	2.34	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	3.35	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.43	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	3.56	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	13.40	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	K	VYM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-56.98%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-6.69%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-14.46%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-15.84%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-35.21%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-1.15%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-7.14%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.78%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	K	VYM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	2.46%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	7.42%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	10.29%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	13.87%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	16.29%	—

Dividends

K vs. VYM - Dividend Comparison

K has not paid dividends to shareholders, while VYM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.24%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
K Kellogg Company	1.39%	2.76%	2.79%	10.56%	3.28%	3.59%	3.66%	3.27%	3.86%	3.12%	2.77%	2.74%
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF	2.24%	2.44%	2.74%	3.12%	3.01%	2.76%	3.18%	3.03%	3.40%	2.80%	2.91%	3.22%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both K and VYM in my portfolio?

K and VYM have a correlation of 0.06, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.