U.S.: Vanguard high dividend yield index fund asset allocation breakdown

Vanguard's high dividend yield index fund traded under the ticker symbol VYM may appeal to investors interested in a targeted dividend strategy as this fund selects stocks that currently pay higher-than-average dividend yields. The largest underlying sectors were financials and healthcare at 20.2 and 15.2 percent, respectively, but there was also a decent allocation to consumer staples and energy at 12.7 and 11.2 percent.

Vanguards high dividend yield index fund (VYM) asset allocation breakdown in the United States as of 31st October 2022, by security type

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October 2022

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United States

Survey time period

2022

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The source adds the following information: "The table reflects the fund’s investments, except for short-term investments and derivatives. Sector categories are based on the Industry Classification Benchmark (“ICB”), except for the “Other” category (if applicable), which includes securities that have not been provided an ICB classification as of the effective reporting period. The fund may invest in derivatives (such as futures and swap contracts) for various reasons, including, but not limited to, attempting to remain fully invested and tracking its target index as closely as possible."

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