VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
ETF
$156.75−0.93 (−0.59%)Close Sep 28, 2026
VYM returned 9.15% a year from Nov 2006 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $56,952. It fell 56.98% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 4.4 years to get back to its high.
Nov 16, 2006 – Sep 28, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $56,952 | 9.15% | −56.98% | 0.58 |
| $10,000 became | $56,952 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 9.15% |
| Max drawdown | −56.98% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.58 |
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Growth of $10,000
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Trailing returns
| Period | VYM |
|---|---|
| 1M | −4.04% |
| 3M | −0.38% |
| 6M | +8.85% |
| YTD | +11.16% |
| 1Y | +14.07% |
| 3Y | +17.87% |
| 5Y | +11.64% |
| 10Y | +11.37% |
| 15Y | +12.82% |
| Since 2006 | +9.15% |
Metrics
| Return | VYM |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $56,952 |
| Total return | 469.52% |
| CAGR | 9.15% |
| Calendar years | VYM |
| Best year | 30.08% |
| Worst year | −31.92% |
| Positive years | 16 of 19 |
| Risk | VYM |
| Max drawdown | −56.98% |
| Longest drawdown | 4.4 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.04% |
| Risk-adjusted | VYM |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.58 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.81 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.16 |
| Return | VYM |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $56,952 |
| Total return | 469.52% |
| CAGR | 9.15% |
| Calendar years | VYM |
| Best year | 30.08% |
| Worst year | −31.92% |
| Positive years | 16 of 19 |
| Risk | VYM |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −56.98% |
| Longest drawdown | 4.4 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.04% |
| Risk-adjusted | VYM |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.58 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.81 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.16 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −57.0% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Mar 2012 |
| −35.2% | Jan 2020 | Mar 2020 | Dec 2020 |
| −16.2% | Jan 2018 | Dec 2018 | Apr 2019 |
| −15.8% | Apr 2022 | Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 |
| −14.5% | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jun 2025 |
Annual returns
| Year | VYM |
|---|---|
| 2006from Nov 16 | +2.83% |
| 2007 | +1.37% |
| 2008 | −31.92% |
| 2009 | +17.19% |
| 2010 | +14.22% |
| 2011 | +10.55% |
| 2012 | +12.69% |
| 2013 | +30.08% |
| 2014 | +13.54% |
| 2015 | +0.28% |
| 2016 | +17.04% |
| 2017 | +16.42% |
| 2018 | −5.92% |
| 2019 | +24.06% |
| 2020 | +1.15% |
| 2021 | +26.20% |
| 2022 | −0.43% |
| 2023 | +6.57% |
| 2024 | +17.60% |
| 2025 | +15.42% |
| 2026to Sep 28 | +11.16% |