MGC Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 (in 16 days) | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.651 | $65.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 107 days) | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.651 | $65.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 198 days) | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.651 | $65.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 289 days) | Jul 9, 2027 | $0.651 | $65.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MGC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.604 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MGC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 461 | $130,327 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,305 | $651,636 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,609 | $1,303,272 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.92%. $10,000 in MGC would currently pay about $92 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MGC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.651 | -5.4% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.688 | +15.2% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.597 | +2.9% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.58 | +5.1% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.552 | -7.8% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.599 | -4.6% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.628 | +1.8% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.617 | -0.2% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.618 | +6.6% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.58 | -13.9% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $0.674 | +17.8% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.572 | +5.5% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | — | $0.542 | +8.2% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.501 | -17.1% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.604 | +2.5% |
| Sep 28, 2022 | — | $0.589 | +15.0% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.512 | +7.8% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.475 | -14.3% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.554 | +8.4% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.511 | +9.9% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.465 | +7.1% |
| Mar 26, 2021 | — | $0.434 | -28.6% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.608 | +51.6% |
| Sep 11, 2020 | — | $0.401 | -13.4% |
Payout risk check
MGC's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 94/100).
Its share price moved +20.3% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap ETF
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index. The index is a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of mega-capitalization stocks in the U.S. The Advisor attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Mar 25, 2008. 73 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MGC distribution FAQ
When is MGC's next ex-distribution date?
MGC's next ex-distribution date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 16 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.651 per share, expected on Oct 9, 2026.
How often does MGC pay distributions?
MGC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.651 per share with an ex-date of Jun 26, 2026.
What is MGC's distribution yield?
MGC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.89%, based on $2.516 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $282.81. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.604 per share, is 0.92%.
How much does MGC pay per share?
MGC pays about $0.651 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.604 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $260.40 a year.
Has MGC grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.7% a year (+5.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, MGC's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of MGC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.92%, you would need about 461 shares of MGC (roughly $130,327 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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