OEI vs VYM
Optimized Equity Income ETF compared with Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
OEI
Optimized Equity Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- OEI yields more today: 8.82% vs 2.20% (forward).
- OEI pays every month; VYM pays every quarter.
- VYM is cheaper to own: 0.04% vs 1.02% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | OEI | VYM |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $26.41 | $161.50 |
| TTM yield | 8.08% | 2.28% |
| Forward yield | 8.82% | 2.20% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.3291 | $3.548 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 12, 2026 (est.) | Dec 18, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 1.02% | 0.04% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +4.5% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +4.4% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 90/100 | 88/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +17.2% |
| 1-year price return | — | +14.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 51.3M | 95.8B |
| Years paying | 0.9 | 19.8 |
| Sector / category | Large Value | Large Value |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| OEI | VYM | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 378.6 | 61.9 |
| Income per year | $882 | $220 |
| Income per month (avg) | $73 | $18 |
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEI Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.1941 | Est. |
| OEI Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.1941 | Est. |
| OEI Jan 7, 2027 | Jan 21, 2027 | $0.1941 | Est. |
| VYM Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.887 | Est. |
| VYM Mar 19, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.887 | Est. |
| VYM Jun 18, 2027 | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.887 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
OEIVYM
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, OEI or VYM?
OEI currently has the higher trailing yield: OEI yields 8.08% and VYM yields 2.28%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do OEI and VYM pay?
OEI pays every month and VYM pays every quarter. OEI's next ex-date is Nov 12, 2026 and VYM's is Dec 18, 2026.
Is OEI or VYM better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. OEI and VYM differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.