In this article, we will be taking a look at the 5 best vanguard dividend ETFs for passive income. To read our detailed analysis of dividend investing, you can go directly to see the 10 Best Vanguard Dividend ETFs for Passive Income.
5. Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ: BND)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 6
Dividend Yield: 2%
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ: BND) invests in American fixed income markets and investment-grade debt securities including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, among other financial assets. The fund ranks 5th on our list of the best Vanguard dividend ETFs for passive income.
In the past year, total return for Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ: BND) was 0.39%, compared to a total return of 10.40% for the S&P 500. Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ: BND) has gained 1.53% in the past 6 months.
By the end of the second quarter of 2021, 6 hedge funds out of the 873 tracked by Insider Monkey held stakes in Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ: BND), worth about $24 million. This is compared to 6 hedge funds in the previous quarter as well, with stakes valued at approximately $90 million.
4. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VEA)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 11
Dividend Yield: 2.4%
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VEA) invests in growth and value stocks, and tracks the performance of the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index, using the full replication technique. The fund ranks 4th on our list of the best Vanguard dividend ETFs for passive income.
In the past year, the price return for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VEA) was 28.81%, compared to a price return of 31.27% for the S&P 500. The fund’s total return was 32.31%, compared to a total return of 10.40% for the S&P 500. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VEA) has gained 10.56% in the past 6 months and 12.43% year to date.
By the end of the second quarter of 2021, 11 hedge funds out of the 873 tracked by Insider Monkey held stakes in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VEA), worth about $669 million. This is compared to 11 hedge funds in the previous quarter as well, with stakes valued at approximately $759 million.
3. Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VNQ)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 11
Dividend Yield: 3%
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VNQ) invests in the REIT, financials, diversified financials, and real estate sectors. The fund tracks the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Index, using the full replication technique, and ranks 3rd on our list of the best Vanguard dividend ETFs for passive income.
In the past year, the price return for Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VNQ) was 29%. The fund’s total return was 36.76%, compared to a total return of 10.40% for the S&P 500. Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VNQ) has gained 24.57% in the past 6 months and 32.82% year to date.
By the end of the second quarter of 2021, 11 hedge funds out of the 873 tracked by Insider Monkey held stakes in Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VNQ), worth about $179 million. This is compared to 11 hedge funds in the previous quarter as well, with stakes valued at approximately $120 million.
2. Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ: VYMI)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: N/A
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ: VYMI) invests in dividend stocks, growth and value stocks, and the public equity markets of global-ex-US region. The fund ranks 2nd on our list of the best Vanguard dividend ETFs for passive income.
In the past year, the price return for Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ: VYMI) was 27.99%, compared to a price return of 31.27% for the S&P 500. The fund’s total return was 32.95%, compared to a total return of 10.40% for the S&P 500. Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (NASDAQ: VYMI) has gained 6.28% in the past 6 months and 12.83% year to date.
1. Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VDE)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 9
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VDE) invests in stocks of energy companies and growth and value stocks across diversified market capitalization. The fund tracks the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Energy 25/50, using the full replication technique. It ranks 1st on our list of the best Vanguard dividend ETFs for passive income.
In the past year, the price return for Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VDE) was 46.11%, compared to a price return of 31.27% for the S&P 500. The fund’s total return was 52.51%, compared to a total return of 10.40% for the S&P 500. Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VDE) has gained 31.06% year to date and 52.02% in the past year.
By the end of the second quarter of 2021, 9 hedge funds out of the 873 tracked by Insider Monkey held stakes in Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE: VNQ), worth about $8.4 million. This is compared to 4 hedge funds in the previous quarter as well, with stakes valued at approximately $3.8 million.
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