ETF Resumé
VYMTicker Symbol |
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETFFund |
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58.36 
- Change 0.51 (0.9%)
- Volume 0.52 M
4:00 PM EDT May 17, 2013
U.S. Markets are closed
- Assets $6,040.2M
- Expense Ratio 0.18%
- Yield 3.38%
- Vs 50 Day EMA %
- Vs 200 Day EMA %
US Equity ETF
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund seeks to track the performance of the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index which consists of common stocks of companies that pay dividends that generally are higher than average.
Performance
| TODAY | 1 DAY | 5 DAY | 10 DAY | 1 MO | 3 MO | 6 MO | 1 YR | 2 YR | 5 YR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 6.6% | 11.0% | 23.9% | 30.5% | 36.7% | 39.6% |
Last Close Volume
| AVG VOL (10 D) | CHANGE |
|---|---|
| 700,740 | -34.3% |
Trend on Last Close
| Price | EMA | EMA P | DATE CROSSED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 DAY | 58.38 | 55.42 | 5.3% | 01-02-2013 |
| 200 DAY | 58.38 | 52.12 | 12.0% | 12-31-2012 |
Technical
| ALPHA | BETA | R2 | STD DEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0032 | 0.941 | 0.925 | 0.053 |
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Investors Play Defense with Dividend ETFs
04-11-2013 12:15 PM by Tom Lydon
The latest data from S&P Capital IQ suggests that investors are still taking a defensive stance, evidenced by the particular exchange traded funds they are choosing. The most popular ETFs are dividend-focused, which helps create an income stream and protect against some downs...
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High-Yield Bond vs. Dividend ETFs
03-26-2013 02:15 PM by Tom Lydon
Investors are turning to junk bond and dividend ETFs for income in a low-rate environment. High-yield ETFs invest in bonds, while dividend funds target the stock market, so the two groups can perform differently. "The key is to build a portfolio with the bulk of your portfolio...
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Dividend ETFs Remain in Favor as Stocks Hit Record Highs
03-14-2013 06:30 AM by Tom Lydon
The Dow Jones Industrial Index has hit new highs along with a rebound in U.S. equity markets, while specific dividend exchange traded funds remain in favor. Certain funds are maintaining streams of inflows and performance while others within the same sector have fallen to the sid...
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Breaking Down a Pair of Vanguard Dividend ETFs
03-07-2013 06:24 AM by Tom Lydon
When browsing for a suitable investment, investors should not judge an exchange traded fund by its cover. It is important to peek inside a fund's inner workings, lest you come across an unwanted surprise. The search for yield has brought dividend funds to the forefront of the ...
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Here are the Most-Searched ETFs
03-03-2013 07:08 AM by Tom Lydon
When it comes to exchange traded funds, different types of investors have different goals. For instance, institutional investors have been looking at broad equities while individual investors and advisors leaned toward income and mitigating risk. According to a list of the mos...
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A Vanguard Dividend ETF with a Focus on Quality
02-27-2013 12:52 PM by Tom Lydon
Dividends provide an additional source of income and returns in an equity portfolio, but investors should still know the type of exposure dividend exchange traded fund investments provide. While high yield dividend ETFs generate attractive yields, the dividends may not be sust...
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Investors Still Want Dividend ETFs for Yield
01-31-2013 06:14 AM by Tom Lydon
After finding clarity on the tax debate, investors are returning to dividend-paying stocks and exchange traded funds in search of yield and more conservative strategies for equities. Interest-bearing accounts like money market fund and short-term deposits are earning less than...
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Dividend Stocks, ETFs Could See Higher Payouts
01-02-2013 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
After years on the decline, dividends are making a comeback. More companies are beginning to reward stock shareholders, along with dividend-related exchange traded funds, by issuing larger payouts. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, S&P 500 companies will pay out cash...
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Why There is no Substitute for Dividend ETFs
12-13-2012 06:20 AM by Tom Lydon
Dividend stocks and exchange traded funds are a great income-producing investment tool and can bolster a retirement account in a yield-starved market. A dividend is also a bellwether for a high quality, stable stock that can suit any portfolio well. Investors will be hard-pressed...
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Dividend ETFs and the Fiscal Cliff
12-04-2012 06:27 AM by Tom Lydon
The fiscal cliff deadline is less than a month away, and Washington is looking at higher taxes on dividends for high-income investors as a way to diminish the burgeoning deficit. Nevertheless, dividend exchange traded fund investors should not overreact to the proposed tax hikes,...
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Dividend ETFs 2.0
11-15-2012 08:16 AM by Tom Lydon
As investors hunt for yield, exchange traded fund providers are churning out more dividend stock funds to satiate the growing demand, but some are skeptical that the new wave of dividend ETFs may not be up to par with the older generation. Morningstar analyst Michael Rawson po...
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Dividend ETFs: What Obama Win Means for Tax Rates
11-08-2012 08:39 AM by Tom Lydon
President Barack Obama securing a second term means the lower tax rate on qualified dividends for wealthier investors could be allowed to expire at the end of the year, impacting those who have piled into dividend-themed ETFs. Obama's re-election endangers tax breaks enacted a...
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Tax Debate Puts Dividend, Muni Bond ETFs in Focus
10-28-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Taxes are a sticking point going into the Presidential election, and the tax debate will put income generating stocks and municipal bond exchange traded funds into focus. With the Bush-era 15% dividend tax rate slated to expire at the end of the year, many investors are concer...
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Dividend and International ETFs for the U.S. Fiscal Cliff
10-17-2012 02:03 PM by Tom Lydon
The equities market and stock ETFs are in for a potential rough patch as the political uncertainty over the U.S. fiscal cliff could throw the markets into turmoil. Nevertheless, investors can hold onto dividend-paying stocks and diversify into international holdings to help weath...
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Dividend ETFs to Reap Record Quarterly Payout
10-11-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Investors have honed in on dividend exchange traded funds as Treasury yields remain depressed near historical lows. Now with companies raising payouts to shareholders to record levels, dividend ETFs look like they have even more going for them. "Dividends continue to have a gr...
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Dividend ETFs, the Fiscal Cliff and Potential Tax Hikes
09-10-2012 06:06 AM by Tom Lydon
If we witness another political gridlock going into the "fiscal cliff" next year, investors may see a hefty tax hike on dividend-paying exchange traded funds. Nevertheless, dividend investors shouldn't jump ship too quickly as the alternatives are still rather lackluster. Divi...
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PowerShares Files Two Yield-Themed ETFs
08-01-2012 04:43 PM by Tom Lydon
Invesco PowerShares, the fourth largest exchange traded fund provider, is working on two new income generating funds, one to provide access to emerging market debt and another to dividend paying U.S. stocks. According to a SEC filing, the PowerShares S&P 500 High Dividend ...
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Three Dividend ETFs to Consider
06-04-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Dividends are a big contributor to the overall return of benchmarks such as the Standard & Poor's 500. The focused exchange traded funds offer investors low cost exposure to large numbers of dividend paying stocks, in one shot. "As of this writing, the U.S. stock market is...
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Special Report: Surveying the Dividend ETF Landscape
06-01-2012 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon
As more people shift assets around to invest toward their golden years, income-seeking investors are finding less opportunities in traditional fixed-income products. Yields in CDs, money market accounts and Treasury bonds are already at their record lows after investors piled int...
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Dissecting Vanguard’s Two Largest Dividend ETFs
05-21-2012 07:54 AM by Tom Lydon
Vanguard's two largest dividend-themed ETFs are Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEArca: VYM) and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca: VIG). More individuals are turning to dividend ETFs as an income play, but investors need to be aware that varying dividend ETF pr...
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Dividend ETFs: How to Select a Winner
04-24-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
An income generating strategy is going to remain in focus for exchange traded fund investors, especially as Treasury bond yields remain at their lowest levels. There are several dividend ETFs to help investors navigate this trend, but it's not all about finding the fund with the ...
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This Dividend ETF Can Double as a Core Holding
04-09-2012 04:00 PM by Tom Lydon
There are numerous reasons why the Vanguard High Yield Dividend Index (NYSEArca: VYM) can serve as a core holding for a portfolio. This dividend yielding fund could sit in the place of a core U.S. equity holding or broad market investment. "VYM has one of the highest quality a...
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Is Dividend ETF Investing Risky Business?
04-06-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Dividend exchange traded funds have been the answer for investors seeking an income stream along with the flexibility of a diversified trading tool. But these ETFs are by no means risk-free. "Beyond individual securities, investments in equity ETFs [that] have stocks that p...
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Three ‘Fairly Valued’ Dividend ETFs
04-03-2012 10:21 AM by John Spence
Dividend ETFs have been enormously popular the past year but investors should be careful to temper their expectations. A rising stock market means valuations aren't as cheap, while conservative investors need to remember equities are more volatile than bonds. "Tread cautiously...
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Dividend ETFs for an Uncertain Market
03-16-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Economic data is looking more positive and stock valuations seem relatively low, but we shouldn't be lulled into a false sense of security. Regardless of how the markets play out, dividend exchange traded funds will still provide investors with additional cash on the side. Whi...
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Total Return: Why Dividends Matter for ETFs
02-17-2012 07:30 AM by Tom Lydon
Many income-focused investors are using dividend exchange traded funds to anchor the equity component of their portfolio. Dividend ETFs are more volatile than bonds, but some investors like the combination of yield and chance for capital appreciation. As we witnessed in 2011, ...
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Best Dividend ETFs
02-16-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Dividend exchange traded funds have become a key component holding for many investors, especially for those looking for that extra bit of cash on the side. Dividend ETFs specifically pick out companies known for their dividend yields, but among the ETF universe, the markets m...
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ETF Spotlight: Vanguard High Dividend Yield
01-31-2012 01:04 PM by Tom Lydon
ETF spotlight on Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (NYSEArca: VYM), part of an ongoing series. Assets: $2.7 billion. Objective: The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Fund tries to reflect the performance of the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, which holds companies with a hi...
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Can Dividend ETFs Outperform Again After Stellar 2011?
01-13-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Dividend-themed exchange traded funds outperformed in 2011 but are lagging the overall market so far this year with investors favoring growth sectors rather than dividend payers. Dividend ETFs were all the rage last year due to low bond yields and a desire for safety in an unc...
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ETF Focus: Dividend Funds in 2012
12-22-2011 02:03 PM by Tom Lydon
Dividend exchange traded funds made a big splash in 2011 and most held up much better than the S&P 500 as investors were drawn to safety and income. Yet looking ahead to next year, there are increasing concerns that this strategy could be a "crowded" trade and that dividend ...
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ETF Chart of the Day: Dividend Funds
12-16-2011 10:44 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial
We highlight call buying this morning in generally lightly traded options on a dividend exchange traded fund, DVY (iShares DJ Select Dividend). This play seems to reflect investor willingness to earn higher yields via equities that pay steady and attractive dividends given the fa...
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A Closer Look at Vanguard's High Dividend ETF
10-20-2011 02:45 PM by Tom Lydon
We've been covering dividend exchange traded funds a lot lately because investors can't seem to get enough information on these top-selling ETFs. Some of the largest dividend ETFs by assets have seen impressive inflows in 2011. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca: ...
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A Quartet of Dividend ETFs
10-19-2011 09:17 AM by Tom Lydon
It's not surprising that dividend exchange traded funds have been all the rage lately. Investors are looking for safety and yield, and dividend ETFs offer a low-cost, transparent way to invest in a basket of companies and mitigate single-stock risks. Money Morning points to...
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S&P's Best Dividend ETF Picks
10-11-2011 09:17 AM by Tom Lydon
Investors' hunger for yield has caused many to sniff around dividend exchange traded funds to boost income in their portfolios. "With interest rates relatively low, we believe that many investors are increasingly starved for income. As a result, we think more attention has bee...
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Dividend ETFs Spike As Market Volatility Increases
09-21-2011 05:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Dividend focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) have experienced rapid growth this year, with many of them doubling their growth, according to a report from Morningstar. Inflows to this sector really spiked in August, proving investors are still searching for yield and stability in...
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Dividend ETFs in Focus as S&P 500 Yield Exceeds 10-Year
09-12-2011 11:35 AM by Tom Lydon
Dividend exchange traded funds continue to increase in popularity as income-famished investors look beyond bond markets for yield. There has been about $12.6 billion in inflows to dividend-stock ETFs this year. Treasury yields are falling as and bond prices are rising as i...
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S&P’s Favorite Dividend ETFs
08-03-2011 02:48 PM by Tom Lydon
S&P 500 exchange traded funds were fighting to stay in positive territory for the year in Wednesday's volatile trading. But Standard & Poor's equity analyst Todd Rosenbluth notes the broad benchmark is stronger with a positive return for 2011 when factoring in dividend...
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Dividend ETFs to Play Fatter Payouts
01-24-2011 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon
As the economy improves, companies that are sitting on a pile of cash now feel safe enough to reward their long-term investors with higher dividend payouts. Instead of picking single stocks, you might be better off playing the dividend craze with exchange traded funds (ETFs) inst...
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Why Now May Be the Time for Dividend ETFs
04-29-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
The threat of high inflation looms large in the wake of the U.S. government's loose fiscal policy. That's why it will be important to find a source of investment income that will rise with inflation and help you keep all your retirement plans intact. Fortunately, dividend-focused...
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ETFs to Earn Income When Yields Elsewhere Are Low
04-16-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Yields on money funds and Treauries aren't inspiring much elation. But there are still some ways to get some substantial yields on money that would otherwise just sit there, as long as you know where to look. Want a hint? Exchange traded funds (ETFs). If you see higher yields ...
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Dividend ETFs That Beat Warren Buffett's Yield
04-13-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon
Dividends are a great way to earn some cash on your investments. Just ask billionaire Warren Buffett, who netted a cool $43 million in dividends through his personal portfolio. You can do likewise, albeit on a smaller scale, with exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in a dive...
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Where Are My Dividends, ETFs?
02-02-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Traders trying to benefit from high dividends and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) may look for companies offering high dividends, payouts that may reflect the companies' healthy earnings growth. Dividend growth and stock price appreciation are quite synonymous, according ...
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4 Dividend-Paying Companies, Some ETFs That Hold Them
12-18-2008 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon
Amidst the consistent bad market news there is a glimmer of Christmas cheer spotted among some of the dividend paying companies and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that hold them. Over the past week several dividend paying companies announced they are increasing the amount o...
Number of Holdings: 385
| Consumer Staples | 17% |
| Industrials | 16.1% |
| Health Care | 11.6% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Financials | 10.8% |
| Technology | 9.7% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.8% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Telecommunications | 4.3% |
| Materials | 3.7% |
| Medical-Drugs | 11.3% |
| Oil Comp-Integrated | 9.5% |
| Electric-Integrated | 7.2% |
| Telephone-Integrated | 5.6% |
| Diversified Manufact Op | 5.6% |
| Beverages-Non-alcoholic | 4.6% |
| Tobacco | 3.8% |
| Super-Regional Banks-US | 3.8% |
| Applications Software | 3.3% |
| Cosmetics&Toiletries | 3.2% |
| Diversified Banking Inst | 2.7% |
| Aerospace/Defense | 2.3% |
| Oil Comp-Explor&Prodtn | 2.1% |
| Food-Misc/Diversified | 1.9% |
| Retail-Discount | 1.9% |
| Electronic Compo-Semicon | 1.8% |
| Retail-Restaurants | 1.8% |
| Chemicals-Diversified | 1.8% |
| Networking Products | 1.7% |
| Aerospace/Defense-Equip | 1.3% |
| Pipelines | 1.2% |
| Gas-Distribution | 1.1% |
| Life/Health Insurance | 1% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| Ultra Short | 0% |
| United States | 99.8% |
| Unknown | 0.2% |
| Large-cap | 90.4% |
| Mid-cap | 7.6% |
| Small-cap | 1.9% |
| Unknown | 0.1% |
| Micro-cap | 0% |
Number of Holdings: 385
% |
Ticker |
Name |
Sector |
Market Cap |
Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1% | XOM | Exxon Mobil Corp | Real Estate | 400262750000 | United States |
| 3.6% | GE | General Electric Co | Real Estate | 234071780000 | United States |
| 3.5% | CVX | Chevron Corp | Real Estate | 239903750000 | United States |
| 3.4% | JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | Real Estate | 239845840000 | United States |
| 3.3% | MSFT | Microsoft Corp | Technology | 279678560000 | United States |
| 3.2% | PG | Procter & Gamble Co/... | Real Estate | 214301080000 | United States |
| 3.1% | PFE | Pfizer Inc | Real Estate | 208096250000 | United States |
| 3.0% | T | AT&T Inc | Utilities | 202494830000 | United States |
| 2.9% | WFC | Wells Fargo & Co | Real Estate | 199599330000 | United States |
| 2.7% | JPM | JPMorgan Chase & Co | Real Estate | 180280780000 | United States |
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