Dividend Details
Recent Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | $0.8844 | 2025-12-24 |
| 2025-09-29 | $0.8647 | 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.8712 | 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-03-27 | $0.9377 | 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-12-23 | $0.8756 | 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-09-27 | $0.8351 | 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-06-28 | $0.8992 | 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-03-22 | $0.7692 | 2024-03-27 |
Calculate VIG Dividend Income
Quick Facts
- Yield: 1.63%
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Sector: Unknown
About Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is a dividend-paying stock.
VIG Dividend FAQ
What is VIG's current dividend yield and payout?
VIG currently yields 1.63% annually, paying $3.56 per share per year based on a share price of $218.89. This translates to $0.8895 per share per quarter.
How often does VIG pay dividends?
VIG distributes dividends quarterly, following the standard schedule of most S&P 500 companies. Quarterly payments typically arrive in March, June, September, and December, though exact dates vary. Each payment is approximately $0.8895 per share.
When is VIG's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for VIG is 2025-12-22. To receive the upcoming dividend, you must purchase shares before the ex-dividend date. If you buy on or after the ex-date, the seller receives that payment instead. The payment will be deposited into your brokerage account on 2025-12-24.
How much does $10,000 invested in VIG pay in dividends?
A $10,000 investment in VIG at $218.89 per share buys approximately 45 shares. At the current 1.63% yield, this generates approximately $163 per year, or $14 per month in dividend income before taxes.
Is VIG's dividend sustainable?
Evaluate VIG's free cash flow coverage and balance sheet strength from its latest quarterly earnings. A healthy dividend typically has a payout ratio below 75% and growing free cash flow.
VIG Dividend Investing Guide
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) represents a compelling opportunity for dividend investors seeking dividend growth potential in their portfolios. As a unknown sector stock, VIG offers exposure to sector-specific opportunities.
Investors considering VIG should evaluate both the current yield and potential for dividend growth. The quarterly payment schedule provides regular income, while the stock's fundamentals determine long-term dividend sustainability and growth potential.
To maximize returns from VIG dividends, consider strategies like dividend reinvestment (DRIP) to compound growth over time, tax-efficient account placement for qualified dividends, and portfolio diversification across sectors and payment schedules. Use our DRIP calculator to project long-term growth or our tax calculator to estimate after-tax income from your VIG investment.