Vanguard's Income ETFs Offer Diversified Yields Between 2.48% and 3.7%

Investors seeking passive income can access yields between 2.48% and 3.7% through three Vanguard ETFs. The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) provides the highest yield of the group at 3.7%, paying a quarterly dividend of $0.946 per share. This fund focuses on income-producing properties like data centers, apartments, and commercial buildings through U.S. real estate investment trusts. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) pays $0.708 per share with a 3.44% yield, tracking the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index across foreign developed and emerging markets. The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) provides a 2.48% yield, paying a quarterly dividend of $0.969 per share. VDE tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Energy 25/50 Index and carries an expense ratio of 0.09%.