Explore how these two income-focused ETFs differ in cost, sector exposure, and portfolio breadth for diversified dividend strategies.
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM +2.29%) stands out for its low cost, higher trailing return, and broader sector exposure, while the ProShares – S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL +1.33%) targets dividend growth with a focus on industrials and consumer defensives.
Both VYM and NOBL are popular choices for income-focused investors, but their approaches differ. VYM aims for high current yield from a wide swath of U.S. stocks. This comparison explores key differences in cost, returns, risk, and portfolio composition.
Snapshot (cost & size)
MetricVYMNOBLIssuerVanguardProSharesExpense ratio0.06%0.35%1-yr return (as of 2026-01-30)12.7%6.6%Dividend yield2.3%2.0%Beta0.760.83AUM$84.6 billion$11.5 billion
Beta measures price volatility relative to the…
