VT Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.563 | $56.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.563 | $56.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 (in 190 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.563 | $56.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.563 | $56.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.252 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 533 | $86,179 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,665 | $430,897 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,329 | $861,794 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.39%. $10,000 in VT would currently pay about $139 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.563 | +72.2% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.327 | -70.7% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $1.115 | +133.3% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.478 | -19.7% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.595 | +54.5% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | — | $0.385 | -56.1% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.877 | +110.3% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.417 | -27.9% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.578 | +37.3% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | — | $0.421 | -47.4% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.801 | +97.3% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | — | $0.406 | -37.5% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.65 | +128.1% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | — | $0.285 | -55.3% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.638 | +58.3% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | — | $0.403 | -32.6% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.598 | +132.7% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.257 | -67.3% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.785 | +90.5% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | — | $0.412 | -18.4% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $0.505 | +99.6% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.253 | -54.2% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.552 | +37.0% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.403 | +11.9% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $0.36 | +62.9% |
| Mar 23, 2020 | — | $0.221 | -63.8% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.611 | +40.5% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $0.435 | -21.1% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.551 | +96.1% |
| Mar 25, 2019 | — | $0.281 | -42.5% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | — | $0.489 | +35.1% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | — | $0.362 | -34.3% |
| Jun 22, 2018 | — | $0.551 | +114.4% |
| Mar 26, 2018 | — | $0.257 | -47.8% |
| Dec 19, 2017 | — | $0.492 | +39.0% |
| Sep 27, 2017 | — | $0.354 | -24.0% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | — | $0.466 | +84.2% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | — | $0.253 | -44.6% |
| Dec 20, 2016 | — | $0.457 | +46.9% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | — | $0.311 | -33.3% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | — | $0.466 | +109.9% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | — | $0.222 | -39.7% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.368 | +31.9% |
| Sep 25, 2015 | — | $0.279 | -38.4% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | — | $0.453 | +44.3% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.314 | -16.9% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.378 | +30.8% |
| Sep 24, 2014 | — | $0.289 | -37.6% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.463 | +38.6% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.334 | -10.7% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.374 | +52.7% |
| Sep 23, 2013 | — | $0.245 | -44.2% |
| Jun 24, 2013 | — | $0.439 | +167.7% |
| Mar 22, 2013 | — | $0.164 | -70.5% |
| Dec 20, 2012 | — | $0.555 | -5.0% |
| Sep 24, 2012 | — | $0.584 | -42.6% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $1.018 | +10.9% |
| Dec 22, 2010 | — | $0.918 | +38.7% |
| Dec 24, 2009 | — | $0.662 | +226.1% |
| Dec 24, 2008 | — | $0.203 | — |
Payout risk check
VT's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 61/100).
Its share price moved +20.9% 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 Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap Index. It invests by sampling the target index, meaning that it holds a range of securities that, in the aggregate, approximates the full target index in terms of key risk factors and other characteristics.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Global Large-Stock Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 24, 2008. 60 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VT distribution FAQ
When is VT's next ex-distribution date?
VT's next ex-distribution date is Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.563 per share, expected on Oct 1, 2026.
How often does VT pay distributions?
VT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.563 per share with an ex-date of Jun 18, 2026.
What is VT's distribution yield?
VT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.54%, based on $2.483 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $161.73. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.252 per share, is 1.39%.
How much does VT pay per share?
VT pays about $0.563 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.252 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $225.20 a year.
Has VT grown or cut its distribution?
VT has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.7% a year (+9.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.39%, you would need about 533 shares of VT (roughly $86,179 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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