VEGI Distribution History & Yield
iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.361 | $36.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.361 | $36.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VEGI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.722 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VEGI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,663 | $81,474 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,311 | $407,368 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,621 | $814,737 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.47%. $10,000 in VEGI would currently pay about $147 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VEGI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.361 | -27.4% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.497 | +23.3% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.403 | -27.5% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.556 | +49.5% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $0.372 | -32.7% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $0.553 | +32.0% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | — | $0.419 | +8.3% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.387 | +53.0% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $0.253 | +912.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.025 | -93.3% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.371 | +84.6% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.201 | -31.2% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.292 | +23.7% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.236 | -10.3% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $0.263 | -2.2% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.269 | -5.6% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.285 | +18.8% |
| Jun 19, 2018 | — | $0.24 | -4.4% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.251 | -4.2% |
| Jun 20, 2017 | — | $0.262 | +14.4% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.229 | -24.7% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.304 | +33.3% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.228 | -30.9% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | — | $0.33 | +50.0% |
| Dec 17, 2014 | — | $0.22 | -31.2% |
| Jun 25, 2014 | — | $0.32 | +515.4% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.052 | -71.3% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.181 | -3.7% |
| Jun 27, 2013 | — | $0.188 | +38.2% |
| Dec 18, 2012 | — | $0.136 | -31.3% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.198 | — |
Payout risk check
VEGI's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 61/100).
Its share price moved +21.5% 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 iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index measures the combined performance of equity securities of companies in both developed and emerging markets that are primarily engaged in the business of agriculture. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2012. 31 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VEGI distribution FAQ
When is VEGI's next ex-distribution date?
VEGI's next ex-distribution date is Dec 14, 2026 (in 96 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.361 per share, expected on Dec 28, 2026.
How often does VEGI pay distributions?
VEGI pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.361 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is VEGI's distribution yield?
VEGI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.75%, based on $0.858 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.02. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.722 per share, is 1.47%.
How much does VEGI pay per share?
VEGI pays about $0.361 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.722 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $72.20 a year.
Has VEGI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.7% a year (-10.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VEGI'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 VEGI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.47%, you would need about 1,663 shares of VEGI (roughly $81,474 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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