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VYM Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VYM's current 2.30% yield and 2.5% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 2.30%

Share Price: $160.08

VYM DRIP Calculator

Model VYM dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 2.5% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in VYM 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in VYM on 2016-09-30 would be worth $3,156.79 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 215.7%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,752.98 (175.3% return). Reinvesting dividends added $403.81 in extra value.

Starting share price: $72.14 — Current share price: $158.75

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VYM's current dividend yield?

VYM (Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares) currently has a dividend yield of 2.30%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $230 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much VYM do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VYM at its current yield of 2.30%, you would need approximately $521,739 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does VYM pay monthly dividends?

No, VYM pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.

Is VYM's dividend safe?

Payout ratio data is not available for VYM. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.

What is VYM's dividend growth rate?

VYM's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.5% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in VYM 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in VYM on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $3,156.79 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 215.7% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,752.98 — meaning DRIP added $403.81 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the VYM dividend page.