GLOW vs VT
VictoryShares WestEnd Global Equity ETF compared with Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GLOW
VictoryShares WestEnd Global Equity ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- GLOW yields more today: 1.61% vs 1.39% (forward).
- GLOW has grown its payout faster: 13.4%/yr vs 9.2%/yr over the last 1 year.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year VT delivered the higher total return: +22.8% vs +22.5% (price change plus payouts).
- VT is cheaper to own: 0.06% vs 0.72% 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 | GLOW | VT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $35.09 | $161.73 |
| TTM yield | 1.21% | 1.54% |
| Forward yield | 1.61% | 1.39% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.564 | $2.252 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 8, 2026 (est.) | Sep 17, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.72% | 0.06% |
| 1-year payout growth | +13.4% | +9.2% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +7.7% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 3 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 36/100 | 61/100 |
| 1-year total return | +22.5% | +22.8% |
| 1-year price return | +21.1% | +20.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 69.6M | 101.7B |
| Years paying | 2.2 | 17.7 |
| 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
| GLOW | VT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 285.0 | 61.8 |
| Income per year | $161 | $139 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $12 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GLOW · Model VT
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLOW Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.141 | Est. |
| GLOW Jan 7, 2027 | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.141 | Est. |
| GLOW Apr 8, 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.141 | Est. |
| VT Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.563 | Est. |
| VT Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.563 | Est. |
| VT Mar 18, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.563 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
GLOWVT
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, GLOW or VT?
VT currently has the higher trailing yield: GLOW yields 1.21% and VT yields 1.54%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GLOW and VT pay?
GLOW pays every quarter and VT pays every quarter. GLOW's next ex-date is Oct 8, 2026 and VT's is Sep 17, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, GLOW or VT?
GLOW has grown its payout faster: 13.4%/yr vs 9.2%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is GLOW or VT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GLOW 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.