VFMV Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF 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 | $0.411 | $41.10 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 105 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.411 | $41.10 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.411 | $41.10 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.411 | $41.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VFMV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.644 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VFMV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 730 | $105,752 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,650 | $528,759 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,300 | $1,057,518 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.13%. $10,000 in VFMV would currently pay about $113 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VFMV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.411 | -10.7% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.46 | -57.6% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $1.086 | +96.0% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.554 | -10.8% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.621 | +23.0% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.505 | -12.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.574 | +34.7% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.426 | +10.1% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.387 | +3.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.374 | -39.9% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.622 | +48.4% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.419 | -21.4% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | — | $0.533 | -27.0% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.73 | -0.8% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.736 | +55.9% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.472 | +12.6% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.419 | -0.2% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.42 | -6.7% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.45 | -31.5% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.657 | +305.6% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.162 | +31.7% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.123 | -83.1% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.729 | +105.4% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.355 | -31.3% |
Payout risk check
VFMV's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 65/100).
Its share price moved +10.8% 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. Minimum Volatility ETF ETF Shares
The fund invests primarily in a group of U.S. common stocks that together are deemed by the advisor to have the potential to generate lower volatility relative to the broad U.S. equity market. The portfolio will include a diverse mix of companies representing many different market sectors and industry groups. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in securities issued by U.S. companies.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Mid-Cap Blend. 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.
VFMV distribution FAQ
When is VFMV's next ex-distribution date?
VFMV'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 $0.411 per share, expected on Oct 7, 2026.
How often does VFMV pay distributions?
VFMV pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.411 per share with an ex-date of Jun 24, 2026.
What is VFMV's distribution yield?
VFMV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.73%, based on $2.511 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $144.88. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.644 per share, is 1.13%.
How much does VFMV pay per share?
VFMV pays about $0.411 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.644 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $164.40 a year.
Has VFMV grown or cut its distribution?
VFMV has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 12.9% a year (+18.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VFMV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.13%, you would need about 730 shares of VFMV (roughly $105,752 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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