VYM vs VOO: ETF Comparison | FundDuel

VYM

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

VOO

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

VOO wins 6 of 9 categories

VYM wins: Dividend Yield, Holdings, Beta | VOO wins: Expense Ratio, 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, YTD Return, Assets Under Mgmt

Metric	VYM	VOO
Cost
Expense Ratio	0.06%	0.03%
Performance
1-Year Return	18.45%	28.72%
3-Year Return	9.12%	11.45%
5-Year Return	11.85%	15.28%
YTD Return	5.15%	5.41%
Income
Dividend Yield	2.72%	1.27%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt	$60B	$982B
Holdings	536	503
Risk
Beta	0.82	1.00

Top Holdings

VYM Top Holdings

Broadcom Inc4.2%

JPMorgan Chase3.8%

ExxonMobil Corp3.1%

Procter & Gamble2.8%

Home Depot Inc2.5%

VOO Top Holdings

Apple Inc7.1%

Microsoft Corp6.5%

NVIDIA Corp6.2%

Amazon.com Inc3.8%

Meta Platforms Inc2.7%

Fund Details

Detail	VYM	VOO
Issuer	Vanguard	Vanguard
Category	Dividend	Large Cap Blend
Benchmark	FTSE High Dividend Yield	S&P 500
Inception Date	2006-11-10	2010-09-07

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VYM or VOO a better investment?

It depends on your goals. VYM (Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.06% and a 5-year return of 11.85%. VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 15.28%. Compare the metrics above to decide which fits your strategy.

What is the expense ratio difference between VYM and VOO?

VYM charges 0.06% while VOO charges 0.03%. That's a difference of 0.03 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $3 per year.

Which has better returns, VYM or VOO?

Over the past year, VOO delivered higher returns (28.72% vs 18.45%). Over 5 years, VOO leads with 15.28% annualized.

Can I hold both VYM and VOO?

Yes, many investors hold both. VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield while VOO tracks the S&P 500. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.