DFIV vs VDV
Dimensional International Value ETF compared with Vanguard Developed Markets ex US Value Index ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
DFIV
Dimensional International Value ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
VDV
Vanguard Developed Markets ex US Value Index ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- VDV yields more today: 2.59% vs 2.00% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- VDV is cheaper to own: 0.08% vs 0.27% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | DFIV | VDV |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $56.51 | $76.41 |
| TTM yield | 2.76% | 1.45% |
| Forward yield | 2.00% | 2.59% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.128 | $1.98 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 22, 2026 (est.) | Dec 19, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.27% | 0.08% |
| 1-year payout growth | +8.7% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 3 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 34/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +25.9% | — |
| 1-year price return | +22.5% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 21.8B | 45.5M |
| Years paying | 5.1 | 0.3 |
| Sector / category | Foreign Large Value | Foreign Large Value |
✓ 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
| DFIV | VDV | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 177.0 | 130.9 |
| Income per year | $200 | $259 |
| Income per month (avg) | $17 | $22 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model DFIV · Model VDV
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFIV Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.282 | Est. |
| DFIV Mar 23, 2027 | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.282 | Est. |
| DFIV Jun 22, 2027 | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.282 | Est. |
| VDV Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.495 | Est. |
| VDV Mar 21, 2027 | Apr 4, 2027 | $0.495 | Est. |
| VDV Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.495 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
DFIVVDV
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, DFIV or VDV?
DFIV currently has the higher trailing yield: DFIV yields 2.76% and VDV yields 1.45%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do DFIV and VDV pay?
DFIV pays every quarter and VDV pays every quarter. DFIV's next ex-date is Dec 22, 2026 and VDV's is Dec 19, 2026.
Is DFIV or VDV better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. DFIV and VDV 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.