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Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, holding US stocks forecasted to have above-average dividend yields. Broader and more diversified than SCHD, with ~550 holdings across multiple sectors.

TER
0.06%
AUM
$55B
CAGR
9.2%
Volatility
15.0%
Max Drawdown
-51.8%
Data Range
2006-11 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD-0.7%
Worst DD-51.8%
Worst date2009-02

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return10.4%
Best27.4%
Worst-10.4%
% positive92%
198 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US9219464065
Issuer
Vanguard
Benchmark
FTSE High Dividend Yield Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.06%
Assets Under Management
$55B approx.
Inception Date
2006-11-10
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~550

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 25.5% of the fund.

1
JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co.
3.70%
2
AVGOBroadcom Inc.
3.40%
3
XOMExxon Mobil Corp.
2.80%
4
PGProcter & Gamble Co.
2.60%
5
JNJJohnson & Johnson
2.50%
6
HDHome Depot Inc.
2.30%
7
ABBVAbbVie Inc.
2.20%
8
MRKMerck & Co.
2.10%
9
BACBank of America Corp.
2.00%
10
PEPPepsiCo Inc.
1.90%

Sector Breakdown

Financials
22%
Healthcare
14%
Consumer Staples
13%
Technology
10%
Industrials
10%
Energy
9%
Consumer Discretionary
8%
Communication Services
5%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-04-14

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Who Is This ETF For?

✓Income-focused investors seeking regular dividend payments or dividend growth exposure.

Key Risks to Consider

• Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

• Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), Vanguard (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-13