VYM Dividend Calculator
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) currently yields 2.27% and paid $3.63 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$160.14
Dividend Yield
2.27%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$3.63
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+4.4%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from VYM
Portfolio Value
$96,164
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$199
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — VYM
Projected Income from VYM
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $363 | $30 | 102.2 | $16,363 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $525 | $44 | 141.7 | $23,392 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $700 | $58 | 181.1 | $30,812 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $889 | $74 | 220.4 | $38,651 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,093 | $91 | 259.6 | $46,935 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,314 | $109 | 298.8 | $55,694 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $1,552 | $129 | 338.1 | $64,961 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $1,808 | $151 | 377.6 | $74,770 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $2,085 | $174 | 417.2 | $85,158 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $2,384 | $199 | 457.0 | $96,164 |
VYM Dividend Per Share by Year
VYM Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-23 | $0.98 |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-24 | $0.86 |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-23 | $0.95 |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-23 | $0.84 |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-24 | $0.86 |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-25 | $0.85 |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-24 | $0.96 |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-24 | $0.85 |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-25 | $1.02 |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-20 | $0.66 |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-21 | $1.10 |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-21 | $0.78 |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-23 | $0.88 |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-23 | $0.72 |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-22 | $0.97 |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-22 | $0.77 |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-24 | $0.85 |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-24 | $0.66 |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-23 | $0.94 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-23 | $0.75 |
| 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-24 | $0.75 |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-25 | $0.66 |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-24 | $0.81 |
| 2020-09-21 | 2020-09-24 | $0.71 |
VYM Dividend FAQ
How much does VYM pay in dividends per share?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF paid $3.63 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does VYM pay dividends?
VYM pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is VYM's dividend yield?
At the last close of $160.14, VYM yields approximately 2.27% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is VYM's dividend growth rate?
VYM's dividend per share has compounded at 4.4% per year over the last 5 years (2.9% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much VYM do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $3.63 per share per year, roughly 331 shares — about $53,006.34 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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