VYM's Price May Be Soaring, but Its Dividend Isn't Keeping Up

VYM has handed shareholders a remarkable run, but the gap between share price growth and dividend growth is raising an uncomfortable question for retirees counting on that quarterly check.

24/7 Wall Street • 8 hours ago

Concentrated vs. Broad Market Yield: How SDOG Outpaces VYM

Some investors may view dividend strategies as interchangeable parts within a portfolio, but the underlying portfolio construction can drive dramatically different outcomes. Such is the case when looking at a side-by-side comparison between the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM).

ETF Trends • Oct 26, 2026

ETFs to Buy and Hold for a Long-Term Investment Strategy

Markets remain volatile amid inflation worries, geopolitical tensions and AI concerns. Explore ETFs to buy and hold for long-term growth and diversification.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 21, 2026

Should Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on November 10, 2006.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 19, 2026

Undercovered Dozen: Hess Midstream, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Netlist, And More

The Undercovered Dozen highlights 12 lesser-covered stocks from the past week on Seeking Alpha. This curated series aims to spark investment ideas and community discussion around overlooked equities. Articles span a range of companies, encouraging investors to explore fresh opportunities beyond mainstream coverage.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 19, 2026

SCHD Is Crushing the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) This Year. I Predict That Advantage Is About to Fade.

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is chock-full of high-yield value stocks. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is market-cap-weighted, has superior sector balance, and has far lower turnover.

The Motley Fool • Oct 17, 2026

SCHD vs. VYM: Which High-Yield ETF Should You Own?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) looks for elements of balance sheet strength, yield, and dividend growth in its stock selection process. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM), on the other hand, is more of a pure high-yield play.

The Motley Fool • Oct 15, 2026

The Smartest Time to Sell Your DGRO ETF Might Be the Day You Retire

A $100,000 stake in iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:DGRO) bought on Oct 10, 2016 is worth $356,717 today.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 14, 2026

Dividend ETFs Don't Work The Way You Think

Dividend ETFs are often viewed through yield and income. My analysis shows performance is driven far more by three other ingredients. I dig into seven popular dividend ETFs and uncover what's really driving returns beneath the income-focused marketing and familiar ticker symbols. The biggest takeaway: choosing a dividend ETF isn't just choosing an income stream.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 14, 2026

You Have $200K in a Money Market Fund Waiting for a Pullback That Never Came. These 3 ETFs Get It Invested Without Going All In

Cash sitting in a money market fund feels responsible until you realize comfortable waiting has a price that never shows up as a bill. Three ETFs can turn a stalled pullback strategy into a schedule you will actually finish.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 13, 2026