The Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF is an appealing option for a high dividend yield and it could be a strong option for passive income.
Given that many of the ASX's largest blue-chip shares also offer sizeable dividend yields, it's not surprising that many of its biggest holdings are also the largest in Australia.
The portfolio has 92 holdings, though the biggest names carry the largest weightings.
According to the forecast dividends from FactSet the VHY ETF dividend yield excluding franking credits is forecast to be 4.2%.
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The Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF is an appealing option for a high dividend yield and it could be a strong option for passive income.
The purpose of the VHY ETF is to provide low-cost exposure to ASX shares that have higher forecast dividends relative to other ASX shares.
Australian real estate investment trusts are excluded from the portfolio.
Given that many of the ASX's largest blue-chip shares also offer sizeable dividend yields, it's not surprising that many of its biggest holdings are also the largest in Australia.
At the end of August 2026, its biggest holdings were:.
The portfolio has 92 holdings, though the biggest names carry the largest weightings.
Because the portfolio focuses on passive income and the attractive franking credits that can come with dividends paid by Australian companies, Vanguard reports its dividend yield both excluding and including franking credits.
According to the forecast dividends from FactSet the VHY ETF dividend yield excluding franking credits is forecast to be 4.2%.
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