Arnold Van Den Berg's VYM Position Overview
Arnold Van Den Berg (via Van Den Berg Management I, INC) currently holds 3,032 shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) worth $427,360, representing 0.11% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2020-Q4, this medium-term investment has been held for 20 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Arnold Van Den Berg has maintained a strategic position in VYM, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2023, reducing 3,841 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Arnold Van Den Berg's Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) Trades by Arnold Van Den Berg
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2020 | +15,978 | New Buy | 15,978 | $91.50 |
| Q1 2021 | -1 | Reduce 0.01% | 15,977 | $101.08 |
| Q2 2021 | -128 | Reduce 0.80% | 15,849 | $104.74 |
| Q3 2021 | -8 | Reduce 0.05% | 15,841 | $103.34 |
| Q4 2021 | -2,503 | Reduce 15.80% | 13,338 | $112.09 |
| Q1 2022 | -1,375 | Reduce 10.31% | 11,963 | $112.26 |
| Q2 2022 | -25 | Reduce 0.21% | 11,938 | $101.69 |
| Q3 2022 | -2,195 | Reduce 18.39% | 9,743 | $94.84 |
| Q4 2022 | -27 | Reduce 0.28% | 9,716 | $108.21 |
| Q1 2023 | -518 | Reduce 5.33% | 9,198 | $105.50 |
| Q2 2023 | -305 | Reduce 3.32% | 8,893 | $106.07 |
| Q3 2023 | -573 | Reduce 6.44% | 8,320 | $103.32 |
| Q4 2023 | -3,841 | Reduce 46.17% | 4,479 | $111.63 |
| Q1 2024 | -254 | Reduce 5.67% | 4,225 | $120.99 |
| Q2 2024 | -545 | Reduce 12.90% | 3,680 | $118.60 |
| Q3 2024 | -140 | Reduce 3.80% | 3,540 | $128.20 |
| Q4 2024 | -124 | Reduce 3.50% | 3,416 | $127.59 |
| Q1 2025 | -45 | Reduce 1.32% | 3,371 | $128.96 |
| Q2 2025 | -69 | Reduce 2.05% | 3,302 | $133.31 |
| Q3 2025 | -270 | Reduce 8.18% | 3,032 | $140.95 |
Arnold Van Den Berg's Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF Investment FAQs
Arnold Van Den Berg first purchased Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) in Q4 2020, acquiring 15,978 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Arnold Van Den Berg has held Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) for 20 quarters since Q4 2020.
Arnold Van Den Berg's largest addition to Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) was in Q4 2020, adding 15,978 shares worth $1.46 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Arnold Van Den Berg's firm, Van Den Berg Management I, INC, owns 3,032 shares of Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM), valued at approximately $427,360.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) represents approximately 0.11% of Arnold Van Den Berg's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Arnold Van Den Berg's peak holding in Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VYM) was 15,978 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2020.