Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) Stock Price & Analysis
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) closed at USD 162.6 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.71% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 161.45; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 160.82–162.71 on volume of 1,052,287 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 138.35–167.61 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
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Key facts (VYM)
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold VYM (13F, Q3 2026 (1 investor on Q2 2026, filed early)): 0 new, 2 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +18.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +72.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q3 2026) (VYM)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold VYM (1 investor on Q2 2026, filed early). Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Katz | Matrix Asset Advisors | 1.46% | $17.7M | Added +2.8% | Q3 2026 |
| Van Den Berg Management I | 0.21% | $994K | Added +1.4% | Q2 2026 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VYM)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +18.2% | +72.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +18.3% | +11.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Max drawdown | -6.7% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -15.4% (Jan 2022→Sep 2022) |
VYM options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 11.4% | ±2.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 10.3% | ±3.5% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 11.8% | ±4.6% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 12.2% | ±6.8% |
30-day implied volatility 11.5% vs 9.2% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.26. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC)
| Price | USD 162.6 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.71% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 161.45 |
| Open | USD 160.96 |
| Day Range | USD 160.82 – 162.71 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 138.35 – 167.61 |
| Volume | 1,052,287 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (VYM)
Nexqual's technical model rates VYM "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.1 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 161.2) |
| MACD | 0.31 (positive) |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIG | Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF | USD 245.12 | ▲ 0.6% |
| SCHD | Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | USD 35.4 | ▲ 2.14% |
| VNQ | Vanguard Real Estate ETF | USD 92.65 | ▲ 1.27% |
| VTI | Vanguard Morningstar Total Stoc | USD 374.9 | ▼ 1.12% |
| VUG | Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF | USD 87.17 | ▼ 2.52% |
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