VYM Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.887 | $88.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.887 | $88.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.887 | $88.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 327 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.887 | $88.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VYM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.548 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VYM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 339 | $54,622 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,692 | $273,112 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,383 | $546,223 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.20%. $10,000 in VYM would currently pay about $220 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VYM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.887 | -9.5% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.98 | +13.7% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.862 | -9.0% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.947 | +12.5% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.842 | -2.3% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.862 | +1.4% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.85 | -11.8% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.964 | +13.3% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.851 | -16.9% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $1.024 | +56.1% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.656 | -40.4% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $1.10 | +40.1% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.785 | -10.5% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.877 | +22.3% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.717 | -26.5% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.975 | +27.1% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.767 | -9.6% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.848 | +28.1% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.662 | -29.5% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.939 | +25.4% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.749 | -0.4% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.752 | +14.6% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.656 | -19.0% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.81 | +14.9% |
Payout risk check
VYM's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 88/100).
Its share price moved +14.6% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the the Target Index, which consists of common stocks of companies that pay dividends that generally are higher than average (excluding real estate investment trusts (“REITs”)). Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the Target Index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2006. 80 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VYM distribution FAQ
When is VYM's next ex-distribution date?
VYM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.887 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does VYM pay distributions?
VYM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.887 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is VYM's distribution yield?
VYM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.28%, based on $3.676 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $161.50. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.548 per share, is 2.20%.
How much does VYM pay per share?
VYM pays about $0.887 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.548 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $354.80 a year.
Has VYM grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.4% a year (+4.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VYM's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of VYM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.20%, you would need about 339 shares of VYM (roughly $54,622 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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