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Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) Stock Analysis
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) stock analysis covering valuation, fundamentals, technical indicators, risk, AIQ Momentum, analyst catalysts, dividends, and the current AIQ Score.
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) currently has an AIQ Score of 57/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 83/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 44/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
VYM at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $163.31 |
| AIQ Score | 57/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Market Cap | $97.35B |
| P/E Ratio | 21.58 |
| Forward P/E | — |
| EPS | — |
| Revenue TTM | — |
| Dividend Yield | 3.63% |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| Volume | 1.76M |
| 52-week range | $137.42-$167.61 |
| RSI 14 | 24.39 |
| 50-Day SMA | $162.43 |
| 200-Day SMA | $153.86 |
| Analyst Price Target | — |
| Next Earnings | — |
VYM
OverviewVYM Stock Analysis Summary
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) currently has an AIQ Score of 57/100/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 83/100/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 44/100/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, VYM has AIQ Score of 57/100 with Risk resilience base of 83/100 and fading Momentum at 44/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Risk resilience (83/100) leads while Momentum (44/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · -0.34% stock move · VYM classified in Asset Management - Income.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is VYM Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
VYM currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 83/100, while Momentum is weakest at 44/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 65/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 83/100.
- - Price is +0.54% above its 50-day SMA.
- - Momentum is weak at 44/100.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (27 vs 17).
Current Consensus
VYM's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 17 buy, 1 neutral, and 27 sell votes. VYM's 14-day RSI is 24.39, which places the stock in an oversold momentum range. VYM's beta is 0.74, indicating lower market sensitivity than the broad market.
What Changed in VYM?
Recent score-change history is not available in the current snapshot. The page still shows the latest market-close evidence and timestamps.
What Would Change the VYM Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
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VYM Fundamentals
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VYM Risk Analysis
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About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current stock evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of stock evidence, including momentum, valuation, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
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AIQ Component Profile
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Fundamentals Verdict
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
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Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) Stock Analysis
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF has an AIQ Score of 57/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 83/100.
The main conflict is that risk leads at 83/100 while momentum lags at 44/100. Review the supporting factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
Beta is 0.74, below market sensitivity. Current price is $163.31 and RSI (14) is 24.4.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | VYM is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 57/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 83/100 while momentum lags at 44/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 44/100 · Value 48/100 · Quality 65/100 · Risk 83/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
| Checklist | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Factor strength | Pass | Risk is the strongest factor at 83/100. |
| Timing | Wait | Momentum is 44/100 and RSI (14) is 24.4. |
| Regime fit | Wait | VYM is in a Neutral regime at 57/100. |
| Risk control | Pass | Risk factor is 83/100 with beta 0.74 and annual volatility 10.25%. |
| Conflict | Wait | Current conflict: risk leads at 83/100 while momentum lags at 44/100. |
| AIQ Score | 57/100/100 |
| Price | $163.31 |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| RSI (14) | 24.4 |
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VYM Stock FAQ
What is VYM ETF price today?
VYM is currently shown at $163.31. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is VYM's 52-week high and low?
VYM's 52-week range is $137.42 to $167.61 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 1, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does VYM pay a dividend?
VYM's current distribution yield is 3.63% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 1, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying VYM?
Compare VYM's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.