Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM)
VYM historical returns, growth, and risk - total return with all dividends reinvested, 2006-12-31 to 2026-06-30.
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About backtesting VYM
This page shows the historical total return of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) - its compound annual growth rate (CAGR), maximum drawdown, annualized volatility, and Sharpe ratio - with all dividends reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results. To test VYM inside a full portfolio alongside other assets, with contributions and rebalancing, open it in the free backtester.