VIG Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 (in 17 days) | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.999 | $99.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 108 days) | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.999 | $99.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 199 days) | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.999 | $99.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 290 days) | Jul 9, 2027 | $0.999 | $99.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VIG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.996 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VIG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 301 | $72,111 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,502 | $360,556 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,004 | $721,111 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.66%. $10,000 in VIG would currently pay about $166 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VIG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.999 | +19.9% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.833 | -5.8% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.884 | +2.2% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.865 | -0.7% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.871 | -7.1% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.938 | +7.1% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.876 | +4.9% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | $0.835 | -7.1% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.899 | +16.9% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $0.769 | -16.0% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $0.916 | +18.8% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.771 | -0.3% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.773 | +3.2% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.749 | -13.8% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.869 | +21.5% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.715 | +2.9% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.695 | +0.1% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.694 | -10.2% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.773 | +10.4% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.70 | +3.7% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.675 | +31.6% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.513 | -22.7% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.664 | +19.0% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | — | $0.558 | -7.2% |
Payout risk check
VIG's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 93/100).
Its share price moved +13.8% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares
The adviser employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, which consists of common stocks of companies that have a record of increasing dividends over time. The adviser attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 26, 2006. 81 payments tracked.
VIG distribution FAQ
When is VIG's next ex-distribution date?
VIG's next ex-distribution date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 17 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.999 per share, expected on Oct 9, 2026.
How often does VIG pay distributions?
VIG pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.999 per share with an ex-date of Jun 26, 2026.
What is VIG's distribution yield?
VIG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.49%, based on $3.581 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $240.13. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.996 per share, is 1.66%.
How much does VIG pay per share?
VIG pays about $0.999 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.996 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $399.60 a year.
Has VIG grown or cut its distribution?
VIG has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.2% a year (+1.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VIG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.66%, you would need about 301 shares of VIG (roughly $72,111 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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