AVUQ vs VUG
Avantis U.S. Quality ETF compared with Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AVUQ
Avantis U.S. Quality ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
VUG
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- VUG yields more today: 0.42% vs 0.26% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year AVUQ delivered the higher total return: +10.9% vs +9.0% (price change plus payouts).
- VUG is cheaper to own: 0.03% vs 0.15% expense ratio.
- VUG has the steadier distribution: consistency 92/100 vs 65/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AVUQ | VUG |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $65.64 | $86.76 |
| TTM yield | 0.31% | 0.40% |
| Forward yield | 0.26% | 0.42% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.172 | $0.364 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 8, 2026 (est.) | Dec 29, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +1.5% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +6.2% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 65/100 | 92/100 |
| 1-year total return | +10.9% | +9.0% |
| 1-year price return | +10.6% | +8.5% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 346.1M | 392.1B |
| Years paying | 1.3 | 22.6 |
| Sector / category | Large Growth | Large Growth |
✓ 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
| AVUQ | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 152.3 | 115.3 |
| Income per year | $26 | $42 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $3 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AVUQ · Model VUG
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVUQ Dec 8, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 | $0.043 | Est. |
| AVUQ Mar 9, 2027 | Mar 11, 2027 | $0.043 | Est. |
| AVUQ Jun 8, 2027 | Jun 10, 2027 | $0.043 | Est. |
| VUG Dec 29, 2026 | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.091 | Est. |
| VUG Mar 31, 2027 | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.091 | Est. |
| VUG Jul 1, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | $0.091 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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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, AVUQ or VUG?
VUG currently has the higher trailing yield: AVUQ yields 0.31% and VUG yields 0.40%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AVUQ and VUG pay?
AVUQ pays every quarter and VUG pays every quarter. AVUQ's next ex-date is Dec 8, 2026 and VUG's is Dec 29, 2026.
Is AVUQ or VUG better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AVUQ and VUG 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.