How often does VYM pay dividends?

VYM currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 18, 2026 at $0.9795 per share.

When is VYM's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, VYM's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 17, 2026, with payment around Oct 19, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is VYM's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, VYM paid $3.63 per share in distributions, a yield of about 2.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is VYM's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in VYM on Jul 23, 2021 would be worth about $17,901 on Jul 24, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+79.0%). Share price alone moved +54.8% over the same period.

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VYM Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

$162.23

2.2% trailing yield

52-wk range $132.90 – $162.23

Price +19.2% over 12 months

Data as of Jul 25, 2026

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Next VYM Dividend

EstimatedQuarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Sep 17, 2026

Estimated pay date

Oct 19, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.9046

Estimated from VYM's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jun 18, 2026 at $0.9795/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

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VYM Dividend History

79 distributions since Dec 22, 2006 · trailing 12-month total $3.63/share (2.2% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jun 18, 2026	Jul 18, 2026	$0.9795
Mar 20, 2026	Apr 20, 2026	$0.8617
Dec 19, 2025	Jan 19, 2026	$0.9474
Sep 19, 2025	Oct 19, 2025	$0.8417
Jun 20, 2025	Jul 20, 2025	$0.8617
Mar 21, 2025	Apr 21, 2025	$0.8500
Dec 20, 2024	Jan 20, 2025	$0.9642
Sep 20, 2024	Oct 20, 2024	$0.8511
Jun 21, 2024	Jul 21, 2024	$1.02
Mar 15, 2024	Apr 15, 2024	$0.6555
Dec 18, 2023	Jan 18, 2024	$1.10
Sep 18, 2023	Oct 18, 2023	$0.7846

Total distributions by year

2026 (2 payments)

$1.84/share

2025 (4 payments)

$3.50/share

2024 (4 payments)

$3.49/share

2023 (4 payments)

$3.48/share

2022 (4 payments)

$3.25/share

2021 (4 payments)

$3.10/share

2020 (4 payments)

$2.91/share

2019 (4 payments)

$2.84/share

2018 (4 payments)

$2.65/share

2017 (4 payments)

$2.40/share

2016 (4 payments)

$2.21/share

2015 (4 payments)

$2.15/share

2014 (4 payments)

$1.91/share

2013 (4 payments)

$1.75/share

2012 (4 payments)

$1.59/share

2011 (4 payments)

$1.33/share

2010 (4 payments)

$1.09/share

2009 (4 payments)

$1.17/share

2008 (4 payments)

$1.44/share

2007 (4 payments)

$1.36/share

2006 (1 payments)

$0.18/share

If You Invested $10,000 in VYM

Jul 23, 2021 to Jul 24, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$17,901

+79.0%

End value, dividends as cash

$17,123

+71.2% · $1,646 cash collected

Share price alone

+54.8%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+12.3%

over 5.0 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

VYM vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Jul 23, 2021 to Jul 24, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

VYM (this fund)

$17,901

+79.0% total

SPY

$17,974

+79.7% total

QQQ

$19,147

+91.5% total

An honest yardstick for income funds: high distributions can still trail simply holding a broad index. All series use actual prices and distributions with reinvestment on the ex-date.

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Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

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Monthly Contribution

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VYM Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in VYM

Total Value

$5,907,089

Total Dividends

$2,460,930

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

$3,316,159

Final Dividend Yield19.4%

Annual Income$1,145,674

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

VYM Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$268,127

Shares needed

1,653

at $162.23

Effective yield used

2.2%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

VYM Dividend FAQ

How often does VYM pay dividends?: VYM currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 18, 2026 at $0.9795 per share.
When is VYM's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, VYM's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 17, 2026, with payment around Oct 19, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is VYM's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, VYM paid $3.63 per share in distributions, a yield of about 2.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is VYM's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in VYM on Jul 23, 2021 would be worth about $17,901 on Jul 24, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+79.0%). Share price alone moved +54.8% over the same period.

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Data as of Jul 25, 2026 (quotes delayed 15+ minutes). Data is refreshed daily from market sources. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements. See how these numbers are calculated.