Vanguard VYM Offers Broader Diversification Than NOBL
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT:VYM) and the ProShares - S 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NYSEMKT:NOBL) differ most in cost, breadth, and yield: VYM holds 589 stocks and charges lower fees, while NOBL targets S 500 dividend consistency.
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF tracks a broader index, holding hundreds of U.S. stocks forecasted to pay above-average dividends. VYM stands out as more affordable, with a 0.06% fee as of Oct. 31, 2025—less than one-fifth of NOBL’s 0.35%—potentially appealing for cost-conscious, income-seeking investors. Here’s how these two income-focused ETFs compare.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S 500; figures use five-year weekly returns.
Source Fool.com
