VPL Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 (in 9 days) | Oct 2, 2026 | $2.419 | $241.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 100 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $2.419 | $241.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 191 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $2.419 | $241.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 282 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $2.419 | $241.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VPL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $9.676 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VPL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 125 | $14,686 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 621 | $73,431 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,241 | $146,862 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.17%. $10,000 in VPL would currently pay about $817 a year ($68 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VPL distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $2.419 | +299.2% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.606 | +229.3% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.184 | -56.0% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.418 | -66.2% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $1.238 | +144.2% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.507 | +148.5% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.204 | -28.9% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.287 | -77.9% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $1.30 | +367.6% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.278 | -46.6% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.521 | +256.8% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.146 | -85.8% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $1.026 | +588.6% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.149 | -72.7% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.545 | +948.1% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.052 | -96.5% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $1.471 | +305.2% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.363 | -26.7% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.495 | +215.3% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.157 | -82.2% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.882 | +180.9% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.314 | +35.9% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $0.231 | +1825.0% |
| Mar 23, 2020 | — | $0.012 | -98.9% |
Payout risk check
VPL's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 5/100).
Its share price moved +37.7% 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 FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Target Index, a market-capitalization weighted index that is made up of common stocks of companies located in European countries. Under normal circumstances, it 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: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2005. 61 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VPL distribution FAQ
When is VPL's next ex-distribution date?
VPL's next ex-distribution date is Sep 18, 2026 (in 9 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $2.419 per share, expected on Oct 2, 2026.
How often does VPL pay distributions?
VPL pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $2.419 per share with an ex-date of Dec 19, 2025.
What is VPL's distribution yield?
VPL's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.55%, based on $3.025 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $118.42. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $9.676 per share, is 8.17%.
How much does VPL pay per share?
VPL pays about $2.419 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $9.676 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $967.60 a year.
Has VPL grown or cut its distribution?
VPL has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.4% a year (+28.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VPL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.17%, you would need about 125 shares of VPL (roughly $14,686 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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