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6.42% YieldFinancial ServicesVanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares · NASDAQ
Price: $5.43 · Annual div: $0.35/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: 50% · Ex-div: TBD
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$10,000 in VWEAX → $18.6K in 10 years · $93.71/month
About Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares (VWEAX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund is an investment vehicle that primarily allocates capital to a diverse array of medium and lower-quality corporate debt, often colloquially known as "junk bonds." Established in 1978, its unique strategy focuses on carefully selecting what its advisors consider to be the higher-quality end of the high-yield spectrum. This selective approach aims to generate a consistent stream of income for investors while striving to mitigate the risks of defaults and capital erosion. Crucially, despite being a bond fund, the inherent nature of high-yield debt means its price movements can exhibit volatility comparable to that of equity markets. As such, it can serve as a complementary component within an already well-diversified investment portfolio. It's important to understand that this fund operates as a distinct and standalone product, separate from the Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY). Variances in operational scale, the appointed investment sub-advisors, specific portfolio management processes, and the underlying securities held are expected to result in differing investment performance between the two offerings.
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🌍 VWEAX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VWEAX.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 6.42% | 3.62% | $642 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 5.46% | 2.66% | $546 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 5.14% | 2.34% | $514 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 6.42% | 3.62% | $642 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 5.86% | 3.06% | $586 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 6.42% | 3.62% | $642 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 4.81% | 2.01% | $482 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 5.46% | 2.66% | $546 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 4.49% | 1.69% | $449 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 4.73% | 1.93% | $473 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 4.49% | 1.69% | $449 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 VWEAX Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $0.35/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VWEAX Dividend Payment Schedule
VWEAX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
📊 VWEAX vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How VWEAX compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VWEAX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ VWEAX Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the VWEAX dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares (VWEAX) is currently trading at $5.43, 10% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 6.42% based on an annual payout of $0.35 per share.
VWEAX (Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares) — 6.42% Dividend Yield Analysis
Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral Shares (VWEAX) is a financial services stock currently trading at $5.43 with a dividend yield of 6.42%. The company pays an annual dividend of $0.35 per share. The payout ratio of 50% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings.
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