The 5 Best High-Yield Energy Stocks in the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Core Viewpoint - The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM) holds 566 high-yielding dividend stocks across all sectors, with the energy industry representing 8.3% of its holdings [1]. Energy Sector Highlights - ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is the third-largest holding in the ETF, accounting for 2.3% of its assets. The company has increased its dividend by 4%, marking 43 consecutive years of growth, with a current yield of 3.5%, significantly higher than the S&P 500's 1.1% [3][4]. - Chevron (NYSE: CVX) has a 1.4% allocation in the ETF and has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years, currently yielding 4.6%. The company expects to grow its free cash flow at over 10% annually through 2030, supported by recent projects and acquisitions [5][6]. - ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) holds a 0.5% allocation in the fund and recently increased its dividend by 8%, resulting in a yield of 3.4%. The company has consistently raised its payout every year since a reset nearly a decade ago [9].