VGK Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.222 | $22.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.222 | $22.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.222 | $22.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 327 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.222 | $22.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VGK's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.888 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VGK do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,352 | $117,297 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,757 | $586,487 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,514 | $1,172,973 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.02%. $10,000 in VGK would currently pay about $102 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VGK distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.222 | -81.5% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $1.199 | +213.9% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.382 | -51.0% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.779 | +272.7% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.209 | -81.1% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $1.107 | +276.5% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.294 | -59.1% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.719 | +320.5% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.171 | -83.4% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $1.032 | +178.9% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.37 | -19.0% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.457 | +75.1% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.261 | -76.3% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $1.099 | +416.0% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.213 | -46.5% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.398 | +82.6% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.218 | -79.2% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $1.048 | +654.0% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.139 | -79.5% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.678 | +73.0% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.392 | -47.0% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.74 | +173.1% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.271 | -28.3% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.378 | +0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2020 | — | $0.378 | +24.8% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.303 | -12.7% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $0.347 | +41.1% |
| Mar 23, 2020 | — | $0.246 | -25.7% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.331 | +2.8% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $0.322 | -66.5% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.96 | +213.7% |
| Mar 25, 2019 | — | $0.306 | -1.6% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | — | $0.311 | +40.1% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.222 | -80.0% |
| Jun 22, 2018 | — | $1.11 | +299.3% |
| Mar 26, 2018 | — | $0.278 | -11.5% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.314 | +35.9% |
| Sep 20, 2017 | — | $0.231 | -70.3% |
| Jun 21, 2017 | — | $0.777 | +180.5% |
| Mar 22, 2017 | — | $0.277 | +22.6% |
| Dec 20, 2016 | — | $0.226 | -14.7% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | — | $0.265 | -71.3% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | — | $0.924 | +239.7% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | — | $0.272 | +34.7% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.202 | -10.2% |
| Sep 25, 2015 | — | $0.225 | -74.4% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | — | $0.879 | +178.2% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.316 | +8.6% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.291 | +8.6% |
| Sep 24, 2014 | — | $0.268 | -72.8% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.984 | +12.1% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.878 | +270.5% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.237 | +16.2% |
| Sep 23, 2013 | — | $0.204 | -78.5% |
| Jun 24, 2013 | — | $0.95 | +299.2% |
| Mar 22, 2013 | — | $0.238 | -39.1% |
| Dec 20, 2012 | — | $0.391 | -63.7% |
| Sep 24, 2012 | — | $1.078 | -43.5% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $1.908 | -17.3% |
| Dec 22, 2010 | — | $2.306 | +20.6% |
| Dec 24, 2009 | — | $1.912 | -34.1% |
| Dec 24, 2008 | — | $2.901 | +23.1% |
| Dec 24, 2007 | — | $2.356 | +30.2% |
| Dec 22, 2006 | — | $1.809 | +31.1% |
| Dec 27, 2005 | — | $1.38 | — |
Payout risk check
VGK's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 38/100).
Its share price moved +8.8% 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 FTSE Europe ETF
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index, a market-capitalization weighted index that is made up of common stocks of companies located in European countries. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the target Index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Europe Stock. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2005. 65 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VGK distribution FAQ
When is VGK's next ex-distribution date?
VGK's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.222 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does VGK pay distributions?
VGK pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.222 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is VGK's distribution yield?
VGK's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.97%, based on $2.582 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $86.80. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.888 per share, is 1.02%.
How much does VGK pay per share?
VGK pays about $0.222 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.888 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $88.80 a year.
Has VGK grown or cut its distribution?
VGK has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.6% a year (+10.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VGK do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.02%, you would need about 1,352 shares of VGK (roughly $117,297 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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