VFMF Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF Shares · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days) | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.682 | $68.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 105 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.682 | $68.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.682 | $68.20 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.682 | $68.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VFMF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.728 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VFMF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 440 | $82,510 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,200 | $412,551 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,399 | $825,101 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.45%. $10,000 in VFMF would currently pay about $145 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VFMF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.682 | +4.9% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.65 | +1.4% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.641 | +35.8% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.472 | -22.2% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.607 | +0.7% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.603 | +1.2% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.596 | +15.3% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.517 | -7.8% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.561 | +32.9% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.422 | -23.1% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.549 | +33.6% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.411 | -29.1% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | — | $0.58 | +14.4% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.507 | -22.9% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.658 | +12.1% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.587 | -1.8% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.598 | +77.4% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.337 | -42.2% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.583 | +82.8% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.319 | -4.5% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.334 | +33.6% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.25 | -44.8% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.453 | +96.1% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.231 | -25.2% |
Payout risk check
VFMF's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 85/100).
Its share price moved +32.2% 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 U.S. Multifactor ETF Shares
The fund invests primarily in U.S. common stocks with the potential to generate higher returns relative to the broad U.S. equity market by investing in stocks with relatively strong recent performance, strong fundamentals, and low prices relative to fundamentals as determined by the advisor. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets will be invested in securities issued by U.S. companies.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Mid-Cap Value. First distribution on our records: Jun 28, 2018. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VFMF distribution FAQ
When is VFMF's next ex-distribution date?
VFMF's next ex-distribution date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.682 per share, expected on Oct 7, 2026.
How often does VFMF pay distributions?
VFMF pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.682 per share with an ex-date of Jun 24, 2026.
What is VFMF's distribution yield?
VFMF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.30%, based on $2.445 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $187.57. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.728 per share, is 1.45%.
How much does VFMF pay per share?
VFMF pays about $0.682 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.728 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $272.80 a year.
Has VFMF grown or cut its distribution?
VFMF has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 14.0% a year (+5.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VFMF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.45%, you would need about 440 shares of VFMF (roughly $82,510 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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