The Motley Fool
12 Jul 2026, 15:01 UTC · 2h ago
1 Top Vanguard ETF to Buy Before the Next Market Crash
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12 Jul 2026, 15:01 UTC · 2h ago
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The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) has exhibited lower annualized volatility than the S&P 500 (VOO) over the past decade. — Lower volatility relative to the broad market suggests a defensive posture that attracts risk-averse capital during uncertainty.
+0.20VYM holds a diversified portfolio of 605 stocks with a dividend yield of approximately 2.3%, which is more than double that of the S&P 500. — Higher yield relative to the index provides a tangible income cushion, though the low absolute percentage limits massive price swings.
+0.10The fund's top holdings include blue-chip companies like Broadcom, JPMorgan Chase, and ExxonMobil with long histories of consistent dividend increases. — Exposure to established 'dividend aristocrat' style companies reduces the risk of yield traps and suggests stability in the underlying assets.
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Highlighted as a blue-chip stock with a multi-decade dividend-increase streak that holds up well in bear markets.
Highlighted as a blue-chip stock with a multi-decade dividend-increase streak that holds up well in bear markets.
Highlighted as a top holding with a multi-decade dividend-increase streak, providing a cushion during market turmoil.
Listed as a top holding in a recommended dividend ETF designed for stability and protection.
Listed as a top holding in a recommended dividend ETF designed for stability and protection.
[a_to_b] The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) holds JPMorgan Chase (JPM) as a top holding.
[a_to_b] The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) holds ExxonMobil (XOM) as a top holding.
[a_to_b] The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) holds Broadcom (AVGO) as a top holding.
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