VNQI Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 (in 10 days) | Nov 7, 2026 | $2.156 | $215.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Sep 20, 2027 (in 330 days) | Sep 23, 2027 | $2.156 | $215.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VNQI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.312 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 35 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VNQI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 557 | $23,772 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,783 | $118,859 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,566 | $237,718 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.05%. $10,000 in VNQI would currently pay about $505 a year ($42 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VNQI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | $2.156 | +35.5% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | $2.04 Special | — |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | $1.591 | +577.0% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | $0.235 | -60.9% |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | $2.895 Special | — |
| Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 29, 2021 | $0.601 | +19.0% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 24, 2020 | $0.505 | +19.4% |
| Dec 18, 2019 | Dec 23, 2019 | $3.647 Special | — |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 27, 2019 | $0.423 | +4.2% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 | $0.406 | -70.4% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | $1.373 | +455.9% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 | $0.247 | -66.0% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 | $0.727 | +856.6% |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.076 | -96.0% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 | $1.883 | +969.9% |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.176 | -36.7% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Jul 5, 2017 | $0.278 | -26.6% |
| Dec 20, 2016 | Dec 27, 2016 | $1.631 Special | — |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 19, 2016 | $0.379 | -21.2% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 | $0.481 | +516.7% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Mar 21, 2016 | $0.078 | -90.3% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 | $0.803 | +226.4% |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 | $0.246 | -37.4% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Jul 2, 2015 | $0.393 | +1865.0% |
Payout risk check
VNQI's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 20/100).
Its share price moved -10.5% 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 Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index that measures the equity market performance of international real estate stocks in both developed and emerging markets. The index is composed of stocks of publicly traded equity real estate investment trusts (known as REITs) and certain real estate management and development companies (REMDs).
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Global Real Estate. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2010. 35 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VNQI distribution FAQ
When is VNQI's next ex-distribution date?
VNQI's next ex-distribution date is Nov 4, 2026 (in 10 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $2.156 per share, expected on Nov 7, 2026.
How often does VNQI pay distributions?
VNQI pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $2.156 per share with an ex-date of Dec 19, 2025.
What is VNQI's distribution yield?
VNQI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.05%, based on $2.156 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $42.71. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.156 per share, is 5.05%.
How much does VNQI pay per share?
VNQI pays about $2.156 per share each year, which works out to roughly $2.156 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $215.60 a year.
Has VNQI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 14.3% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VNQI'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 VNQI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.05%, you would need about 557 shares of VNQI (roughly $23,772 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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