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Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF VYM

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Morningstar’s Analysis VYM

Will VYM outperform in future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

Process Pillar

The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable VYM’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

People Pillar

The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VYM management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

Parent Pillar

The Parent Pillar is our rating of VYM’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

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Vanguard High Dividend Yield strikes a good balance between yield and risk. Weighting stocks by market cap steers the fund toward more stable, large-cap stocks and away from those whose dividends may be distressed. It earns a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Silver.

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