VYM ETF Delivers 3.9% Yield Amid Market Volatility, Attracts Income-Seeking Investors

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) has drawn investor interest with a 3.9% trailing yield, bolstered by exposure to utilities and financials. Despite elevated volatility as measured by the VIX index, VYM has maintained steady performance, underscoring its appeal in uncertain markets.

• VYM's trailing dividend yield is 3.9%, above the S&P 500 average of 1.5%
• Utilities and financials represent 18% and 23% of VYM’s portfolio, respectively
• VYM’s expense ratio is 0.07%, among the lowest in the high-dividend ETF space
• The fund held steady with a 1.2% decline during a VIX spike to 24.1 in February 2026
• Over 90% of VYM’s holdings distribute dividends on a quarterly basis
• VYM’s market cap exceeds $120 billion, with more than 350 underlying holdings