Growth of $10,000 in VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund · Vanguard
A $10,000 investment compounding at VYM’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 11.9% would reach $94,417 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.04% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (18.1%) | At 5-year avg (12.5%) | At 10-year avg (11.9%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $22,926 | $17,996 | $17,529 |
| 10 years | $52,561 | $32,387 | $30,727 |
| 15 years | $120,501 | $58,284 | $53,863 |
| 20 years | $276,261 | $104,890 | $94,417 |
| 25 years | $633,359 | $188,763 | $165,505 |
| 30 years | $1,452,044 | $339,704 | $290,117 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in VYM be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 11.9%, $10,000 in VYM would grow to about $30,727 in 10 years and $94,417 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is VYM's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, VYM's annualized total returns were 18.1% over 3 years, 12.5% over 5 years, 11.9% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.04% expense ratio.