VFQY Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor 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 | $0.443 | $44.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 105 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.443 | $44.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.443 | $44.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.443 | $44.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VFQY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.772 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VFQY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 678 | $119,809 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,387 | $599,045 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,773 | $1,198,090 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.00%. $10,000 in VFQY would currently pay about $100 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VFQY distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.443 | -0.7% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.446 | -10.8% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +21.7% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.411 | -8.1% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.447 | +0.9% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.443 | -16.3% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.529 | +22.5% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.432 | -18.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.529 | +32.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.40 | -19.4% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.496 | +32.3% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.375 | -21.4% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | — | $0.477 | +21.1% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.394 | -17.7% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.479 | +25.4% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.382 | +3.5% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.369 | +34.2% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.275 | -31.6% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.402 | +46.2% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.275 | -9.5% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.304 | +16.0% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.262 | -41.0% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.444 | +57.4% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.282 | +6.0% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | — | $0.266 | +17.2% |
| Mar 23, 2020 | — | $0.227 | -37.8% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.365 | +53.4% |
| Sep 16, 2019 | — | $0.238 | -23.7% |
| Jun 21, 2019 | — | $0.312 | +26.3% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.247 | -25.2% |
| Dec 19, 2018 | — | $0.33 | +65.0% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.20 | -48.1% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | — | $0.385 | — |
Payout risk check
VFQY's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 90/100).
Its share price moved +17.7% 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. Quality Factor 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 strong fundamentals as determined by the advisor. The portfolio will include a diverse mix of companies representing many different market sectors and industry groups. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in U.S. quality stocks.
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.
VFQY distribution FAQ
When is VFQY's next ex-distribution date?
VFQY'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 $0.443 per share, expected on Oct 7, 2026.
How often does VFQY pay distributions?
VFQY pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.443 per share with an ex-date of Jun 24, 2026.
What is VFQY's distribution yield?
VFQY's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.02%, based on $1.80 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $176.92. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.772 per share, is 1.00%.
How much does VFQY pay per share?
VFQY pays about $0.443 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.772 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $177.20 a year.
Has VFQY grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.9% a year (-2.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VFQY'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 VFQY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.00%, you would need about 678 shares of VFQY (roughly $119,809 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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