

Decker Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 151,032 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $22,368,000. Vanguard High

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) has become one of the largest income vehicles in the market, with $94.6 billion in net assets per its most recent NPORT filing.

Retirement income planning used to mean picking the highest yield you could find and hoping it held up.

A 50/50 VYM/VTEB portfolio with $1 million in principal would currently generate approximately $28,700 annually, or roughly $2,392 per month, before taxes where applicable, and before any future changes in fund distributions.

VYM offers broader diversification with lower costs, while HDV is a more concentrated ETF with a heavy weightage on defensive stocks.

Launched on 11/10/2006, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

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