VSS Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.295 | $29.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.295 | $29.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.295 | $29.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 327 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.295 | $29.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VSS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.18 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VSS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,017 | $152,451 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,085 | $762,254 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,170 | $1,524,509 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.79%. $10,000 in VSS would currently pay about $79 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VSS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.295 | -65.7% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.859 | +12.7% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $3.354 Special | — |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.762 | +2.7% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.742 | +32.7% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $2.543 Special | — |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.559 | -33.5% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.84 | -59.1% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $2.053 | +265.3% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.562 | -43.7% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.998 | -45.4% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $1.828 | +1042.5% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.16 | -57.3% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.375 | -37.9% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $2.508 Special | — |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.604 | +8.2% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.558 | +63.2% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $1.967 Special | — |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.342 | -39.1% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $2.15 Special | — |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $0.562 | -34.3% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.856 | +1845.5% |
| Mar 25, 2019 | — | $0.044 | -97.1% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | — | $1.536 | +314.0% |
Payout risk check
VSS's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 34/100).
Its share price moved +5.2% 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 All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex U.S. Index (the “Target Index”), a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of international small-capitalization stocks. 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: Foreign Small/Mid Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 24, 2009. 50 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VSS distribution FAQ
When is VSS's next ex-distribution date?
VSS'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 $0.295 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does VSS pay distributions?
VSS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.295 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is VSS's distribution yield?
VSS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.77%, based on $1.154 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $149.91. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.18 per share, is 0.79%.
How much does VSS pay per share?
VSS pays about $0.295 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.18 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $118.00 a year.
Has VSS grown or cut its distribution?
VSS has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 0.1% a year (-23.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VSS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.79%, you would need about 1,017 shares of VSS (roughly $152,451 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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