VIOO Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund ETF Shares · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 56 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $1.508 | $150.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VIOO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.508 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 16 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VIOO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 796 | $102,700 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,979 | $513,501 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,958 | $1,027,003 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.17%. $10,000 in VIOO would currently pay about $117 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VIOO distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $1.508 | -4.2% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $1.574 | +7.9% |
| Dec 20, 2023 | — | $1.459 | +11.3% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $1.3105 | +7.6% |
| Dec 21, 2021 | — | $1.2175 | +33.4% |
| Dec 22, 2020 | — | $0.913 | -12.5% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | — | $1.043 | +25.4% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | — | $0.8315 | +7.8% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.771 | +30.1% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | — | $0.5925 | -5.0% |
| Dec 17, 2015 | — | $0.624 | +14.4% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.5455 | +29.4% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.4215 | -17.2% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.509 | +113.4% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.2385 | +32.5% |
| Dec 27, 2010 | — | $0.18 | — |
Payout risk check
VIOO's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 65/100).
Its share price moved +16.8% 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 S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund ETF Shares
The target index measures the performance of small-capitalization companies in the United States. 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: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2010. 16 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VIOO distribution FAQ
When is VIOO's next ex-distribution date?
VIOO's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 56 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.508 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does VIOO pay distributions?
VIOO pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.508 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is VIOO's distribution yield?
VIOO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.17%, based on $1.508 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $129.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.508 per share, is 1.17%.
How much does VIOO pay per share?
VIOO pays about $1.508 per share each year, which works out to roughly $1.508 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $150.80 a year.
Has VIOO grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.6% a year (-4.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VIOO'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 VIOO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.17%, you would need about 796 shares of VIOO (roughly $102,700 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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