LNGX vs VDE
Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF compared with Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
LNGX
Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
VDE
Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- VDE yields more today: 2.18% vs 1.08% (forward).
- LNGX pays twice a year; VDE pays every quarter.
- VDE is cheaper to own: 0.09% vs 0.45% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | LNGX | VDE |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $47.48 | $192.98 |
| TTM yield | 0.74% | 2.11% |
| Forward yield | 1.08% | 2.18% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.512 | $4.208 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 27, 2026 (est.) | Dec 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.45% | 0.09% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +6.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +7.3% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | — | 96/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +56.6% |
| 1-year price return | — | +53.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 51.2M | 12.7B |
| Years paying | 0.8 | 21.8 |
| Sector / category | Equity Energy | Equity Energy |
✓ 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
| LNGX | VDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 210.6 | 51.8 |
| Income per year | $108 | $218 |
| Income per month (avg) | $9 | $18 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model LNGX · Model VDE
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNGX Dec 27, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | $0.256 | Est. |
| LNGX Jun 26, 2027 | Jul 10, 2027 | $0.256 | Est. |
| VDE Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $1.052 | Est. |
| VDE Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $1.052 | Est. |
| VDE Jun 23, 2027 | Jul 7, 2027 | $1.052 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
LNGXVDE
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, LNGX or VDE?
VDE currently has the higher trailing yield: LNGX yields 0.74% and VDE yields 2.11%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do LNGX and VDE pay?
LNGX pays twice a year and VDE pays every quarter. LNGX's next ex-date is Dec 27, 2026 and VDE's is Dec 23, 2026.
Is LNGX or VDE better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. LNGX and VDE 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.