NERD vs VOX
Roundhill Video Games ETF compared with Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund ETF Shares on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
NERD
Roundhill Video Games ETF
TTM yield · Annual
VOX
Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund ETF Shares
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- VOX yields more today: 0.96% vs 0.67% (forward).
- VOX has grown its payout faster: 17.0%/yr vs -13.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
- NERD pays once a year; VOX pays every quarter.
- Over the last year VOX delivered the higher total return: +5.3% vs -15.1% (price change plus payouts).
- VOX is cheaper to own: 0.09% vs 0.50% expense ratio.
- VOX has the steadier distribution: consistency 78/100 vs 27/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | NERD | VOX |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $22.61 | $187.77 |
| TTM yield | 0.67% | 1.05% |
| Forward yield | 0.67% | 0.96% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.152 | $1.796 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 31, 2026 (est.) | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.50% | 0.09% |
| 1-year payout growth | -55.7% | +12.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -13.7% | +17.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 3 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 27/100 | 78/100 |
| 1-year total return | -15.1% | +5.3% |
| 1-year price return | -15.7% | +4.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 15.3M | 6.0B |
| Years paying | 6.7 | 21.7 |
| Sector / category | Communications | Communications |
✓ 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
| NERD | VOX | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 442.2 | 53.3 |
| Income per year | $67 | $96 |
| Income per month (avg) | $6 | $8 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model NERD · Model VOX
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NERD Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.152 | Est. |
| VOX Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.449 | Est. |
| VOX Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.449 | Est. |
| VOX Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.449 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
NERDVOX
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, NERD or VOX?
VOX currently has the higher trailing yield: NERD yields 0.67% and VOX yields 1.05%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do NERD and VOX pay?
NERD pays once a year and VOX pays every quarter. NERD's next ex-date is Dec 31, 2026 and VOX's is Sep 23, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, NERD or VOX?
VOX has grown its payout faster: 17.0%/yr vs -13.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is NERD or VOX better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. NERD and VOX 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.