Compare · 2 funds side by side · dividends reinvested

DEM and VYM

DEMWisdomTree×VYMVanguard×
$7.5k$10k$12.5k$15k$17.5kLow $9,173 · 2022VYM$17,305DEM$15,383Oct 2021Nov 2026Story of the two · Growth5Y$10,000 five years agoDividends reinvested · both on one scale$17,305VYM · best of the two
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DEM and VYM, Ranked

Today
FundFeeYieldYTD1 year3 yrs · yr5 yrs · yrWorst dropVolatilityAssetsAvg rank
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETFIncome · Dividend stocks0.04%2.25%+15.8%+19.0%+21.5%+11.6%−6.7%10.0%$78.9B1.3
WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend FundIncome · Dividend stocks0.63%3.42%+16.1%+18.2%+18.0%+9.0%−7.9%15.1%$4.0B1.8
Rank among the two1st → 2ndFee, drop and volatility: lower ranks higherAvg rank: mean of the 8 ranks · 1 is best
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026 · returns include dividends · since: DEM 2007 · VYM 2006
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Head to Head

5Y
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF · $78.9B$17,305
VYM
DEM
WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund · $4.0B$15,383

$10,000 five years ago, dividends reinvested · they hold 0.0% in common

VYMMeasureDEM
+15.8%Year to dateJan 1 → Nov 3+16.1%
+19.0%1 yearTotal return+18.2%
+21.5%3 years · per year$10,000 became $17,952 · $16,448+18.0%
+11.6%5 years · per year$10,000 became $17,305 · $15,383+9.0%
0.04%Expense ratio$4 · $63 a year on $10k · lower is better0.63%
2.25%Trailing 12-mo yield$225 · $342 a year on $10k3.42%
−6.7%Worst dropSmaller is better−7.9%
10.0%VolatilityLower is calmer15.1%
VYMDEM Winner of the row, in its colourEach row: the bigger of the two fills its side
6–2VYM wins
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026 · returns include dividends · 3Y and 5Y figures are per-year returns
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VYM vs DEM: Top 5 Holdings

Today
VYM
18.2%in top 5
DEM
in top 513.8%
VYMStockDEM
6.9%AVGOnot top 5
not top 50939.HK4.1%
3.8%JPMnot top 5
2.8%XOMnot top 5
not top 52454.TW2.8%
2.7%JNJnot top 5
not top 51398.HK2.5%
not top 5GFNORTEO2.2%
not top 5000333.S2.2%
2.0%ABBVnot top 5
Held in common0.0%
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026 · share of each fund
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VYM vs DEM Returns, Every Period

5Y
VanguardVYM
+11.6%
5 years, per year
DEMWisdomTree
+9.0%
5 years, per year
0%+10%+20%+30%+15.8%+16.1%YTD+19.0%+18.2%1 year+21.5%+18.0%3 yrs · yr+11.6%+9.0%5 yrs · yr
VYMDEMFaded: behind in that period
3–1VYM wins
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026 · dividends in · faded = behind in that period
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VYM vs DEM

YTD
VanguardVYM
+15.8%
DEMWisdomTree
+16.1%
Jan 1Nov 3+15.8%+16.1%
+15.8%Year to date+16.1%
−6.7%Worst drop · 1Y−7.9%
10.0%Volatility · 1Y15.1%
2.3%Yield3.4%
$78.9BAssets$4.0B
2–2level
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026 · smaller drop and lower volatility win
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Cost, Income and Risk

Fees: DEM, VYM

Today
0.04%lowest, VYM
FundExpense ratioFee$10k
VYM0.04%$4
DEM0.63%$63
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026 · fee on $10,000 a year
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Yields: DEM, VYM

1Y
3.42%highest, DEM
FundTrailing yieldYield$10k
DEM3.42%$342
VYM2.25%$225
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026 · trailing 12-month yield
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Income After Fees on $10,000

1Y
$279most kept, DEM
DEM$342 − $63 = $279
VYM$225 − $4 = $221
KeptFee
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026 · yield in dollars minus the fee
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Overlap: DEM, VYM

Today
0.0%most shared, DEM and VYM
DEMVYM
DEM—0.0%
VYM0.0%—
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026 · share held in common · outlined: the pair in versus
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Return vs Bumpiness: 2 ETFs

1Y
+19.0%VYM, at 10.0% volatility
0%+5%+10%+15%+20%+25%5%10%15%20%Volatility · 1 year → bumpierVYM +19.0%DEM +18.2%
VYMWorst drop−6.7%10.0% vol
DEMWorst drop−7.9%15.1% vol
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026 · up and left is better
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Paid More vs Made More

YTD
DEMVYM
Jan 1Nov 3+16.1%+15.8%
+16.1%Year to date+15.8%
3.4%Yield2.3%
+18.2%Past year+19.0%
0.63%Fee0.04%
2–2level
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026
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Popular Pairs Near These Two

SCHD vs VIG

YTD
SchwabSCHD
+32.8%
VIGVanguard
+14.0%
Jan 1Nov 3+32.8%+14.0%
+32.8%Year to date+14.0%
3.0%Yield1.5%
$121BAssets$109B
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End-of-day Nov 3, 2026
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JEPQ vs JEPI

YTD
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+7.5%
JEPIJ.P. Morgan
+7.0%
Jan 1Nov 3+7.5%+7.0%
+7.5%Year to date+7.0%
12.3%Yield8.0%
$41.8BAssets$46.0B
2–0JEPQ wins
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026
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SPYM vs SPY

YTD
SPDRSPYM
+11.5%
SPYSPDR
+11.5%
Jan 1Nov 3+11.5%+11.5%
+11.5%Year to date+11.5%
1.0%Yield1.0%
$185BAssets$798B
0–0level
End-of-day Nov 3, 2026
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