DIVS vs VT
Guinness Atkinson Dividend Builder ETF compared with Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
DIVS
Guinness Atkinson Dividend Builder ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- DIVS yields more today: 2.08% vs 1.04% (forward).
- DIVS has grown its payout faster: 38.9%/yr vs 6.8%/yr over the last 3 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year VT delivered the higher total return: +15.3% vs +14.1% (price change plus payouts).
- VT is cheaper to own: 0.06% vs 0.45% expense ratio.
- VT has the steadier distribution: consistency 61/100 vs 36/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | DIVS | VT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $34.57 | $156.52 |
| TTM yield | 2.71% | 1.54% |
| Forward yield | 2.08% | 1.04% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.72 | $1.632 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 18, 2026 (est.) | Dec 18, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.45% | 0.06% |
| 1-year payout growth | +14.7% | +3.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +7.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 3 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 36/100 | 61/100 |
| 1-year total return | +14.1% | +15.3% |
| 1-year price return | +11.1% | +13.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 38.8M | 101.2B |
| Years paying | 5.3 | 17.8 |
| Sector / category | Global Large-Stock Blend | Global Large-Stock 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
| DIVS | VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 289.3 | 63.9 |
| Income per year | $208 | $104 |
| Income per month (avg) | $17 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model DIVS · Model VT
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIVS Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.18 | Est. |
| DIVS Mar 19, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.18 | Est. |
| DIVS Jun 18, 2027 | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.18 | Est. |
| VT Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.408 | Est. |
| VT Mar 19, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.408 | Est. |
| VT Jun 18, 2027 | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.408 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
DIVSVT
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, DIVS or VT?
DIVS currently has the higher trailing yield: DIVS yields 2.71% and VT yields 1.54%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do DIVS and VT pay?
DIVS pays every quarter and VT pays every quarter. DIVS's next ex-date is Dec 18, 2026 and VT's is Dec 18, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, DIVS or VT?
DIVS has grown its payout faster: 38.9%/yr vs 6.8%/yr over the last 3 years.
Is DIVS or VT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. DIVS and VT 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.