VDG Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Developed Markets ex US Growth Index ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 19, 2026 (in 54 days) | Jan 2, 2027 | $0.274 | $27.40 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 21, 2027 (in 146 days) | Apr 4, 2027 | $0.274 | $27.40 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 238 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.274 | $27.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.274 | $27.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VDG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.096 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 2 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VDG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,095 | $82,916 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,475 | $414,580 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,949 | $829,161 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.45%. $10,000 in VDG would currently pay about $145 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VDG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.274 | +7.9% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.254 | — |
Payout risk check
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About Vanguard Developed Markets ex US Growth Index ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in stocks that make up the Target Index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Foreign Large Growth. First distribution on our records: Jun 18, 2026. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VDG distribution FAQ
When is VDG's next ex-distribution date?
VDG's next ex-distribution date is Dec 19, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.274 per share, expected on Jan 2, 2027.
How often does VDG pay distributions?
VDG pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.274 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is VDG's distribution yield?
VDG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.70%, based on $0.528 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $75.73. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.096 per share, is 1.45%.
How much does VDG pay per share?
VDG pays about $0.274 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.096 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $109.60 a year.
Has VDG grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, VDG'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 VDG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.45%, you would need about 1,095 shares of VDG (roughly $82,916 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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