AQEC vs VTI
AQE Core ETF compared with Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AQEC
AQE Core ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
VTI
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- AQEC yields more today: 1.58% vs 1.11% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- VTI is cheaper to own: 0.03% vs 0.49% expense ratio.
- VTI has the steadier distribution: consistency 93/100 vs 59/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AQEC | VTI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $25.80 | $375.69 |
| TTM yield | 0.89% | 1.04% |
| Forward yield | 1.58% | 1.11% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.408 | $4.176 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 20, 2026 (est.) | Sep 25, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% | 0.03% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +5.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +6.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 59/100 | 93/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +19.3% |
| 1-year price return | — | +18.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 614.9M | 2.3T |
| Years paying | 0.7 | 25.2 |
| Sector / category | Large Blend | Large Blend |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| AQEC | VTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 387.6 | 26.6 |
| Income per year | $158 | $111 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AQEC · Model VTI
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQEC Sep 20, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | $0.102 | Est. |
| AQEC Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.102 | Est. |
| AQEC Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.102 | Est. |
| VTI Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $1.044 | Est. |
| VTI Dec 25, 2026 | Jan 8, 2027 | $1.044 | Est. |
| VTI Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | $1.044 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
AQECVTI
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, AQEC or VTI?
VTI currently has the higher trailing yield: AQEC yields 0.89% and VTI yields 1.04%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AQEC and VTI pay?
AQEC pays every quarter and VTI pays every quarter. AQEC's next ex-date is Sep 20, 2026 and VTI's is Sep 25, 2026.
Is AQEC or VTI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AQEC and VTI differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.