VOT Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.389 | $38.90 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.389 | $38.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 249 days) | Jul 15, 2027 | $0.389 | $38.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 1, 2027 (in 341 days) | Oct 15, 2027 | $0.389 | $38.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VOT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.556 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VOT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 772 | $223,064 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,857 | $1,115,321 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,713 | $2,230,643 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.54%. $10,000 in VOT would currently pay about $54 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VOT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | — | $0.389 | -2.5% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.399 | -21.8% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.51 | +6.5% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.479 | +10.4% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.434 | +1.9% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.426 | -5.8% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.452 | -10.5% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.505 | +25.9% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.401 | +3.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.387 | -5.4% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.409 | -26.7% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $0.558 | +78.3% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.313 | -0.9% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | — | $0.316 | -17.1% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.381 | -8.9% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.418 | +12.1% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.373 | +25.6% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.297 | -4.2% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | — | $0.31 | -8.0% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.337 | +98.2% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.17 | -1.7% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.173 | -3.9% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.18 | -43.6% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.319 | +21.3% |
Payout risk check
VOT's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 88/100).
Its share price moved -1.5% 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 Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the CRSP U.S. Mid Cap Growth Index, a broadly diversified index of growth stocks of mid-size U.S. companies. The advisor attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Mid-Cap Growth. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2006. 62 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VOT distribution FAQ
When is VOT's next ex-distribution date?
VOT's next ex-distribution date is Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.389 per share, expected on Jan 12, 2027.
How often does VOT pay distributions?
VOT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.389 per share with an ex-date of Sep 28, 2026.
What is VOT's distribution yield?
VOT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.61%, based on $1.777 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $289.24. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.556 per share, is 0.54%.
How much does VOT pay per share?
VOT pays about $0.389 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.556 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $155.60 a year.
Has VOT grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 16.1% a year (-2.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VOT'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 VOT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.54%, you would need about 772 shares of VOT (roughly $223,064 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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