VTWG Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.336 | $33.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 148 days) | Mar 25, 2027 | $0.336 | $33.60 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 20, 2027 (in 238 days) | Jun 23, 2027 | $0.336 | $33.60 | Estimated |
| Sat, Sep 18, 2027 (in 328 days) | Sep 21, 2027 | $0.336 | $33.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VTWG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.344 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VTWG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 893 | $226,179 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,465 | $1,130,893 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,929 | $2,261,786 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.53%. $10,000 in VTWG would currently pay about $53 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VTWG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.336 | -20.9% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $0.425 | +31.2% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.324 | -51.4% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.667 | +162.6% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.254 | -33.0% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | $0.379 | +73.9% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $0.218 | -46.4% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $0.407 | +79.3% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.227 | -14.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.265 | -0.4% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | $0.266 | -44.6% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | $0.48 | +27.7% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | $0.376 | +37.7% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | $0.273 | -17.0% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | $0.329 | -35.1% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022 | $0.507 | +29.0% |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | $0.393 | +182.7% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Jul 5, 2022 | $0.139 | +120.6% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 29, 2022 | $0.063 | -89.9% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 | $0.624 | +166.7% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Oct 4, 2021 | $0.234 | +120.8% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 | $0.106 | -45.4% |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.194 | -49.9% |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 | $0.387 | +100.5% |
| Sep 11, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 | $0.193 | -2.0% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.197 | -15.8% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.234 | -34.6% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 19, 2019 | $0.358 | +3.8% |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 | $0.345 | +39.1% |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Jun 26, 2019 | $0.248 | +47.6% |
| Mar 25, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | $0.168 | -33.3% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Dec 18, 2018 | $0.252 | -5.6% |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 | $0.267 | +25.4% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 | $0.213 | +46.9% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 27, 2018 | $0.145 | -38.8% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | $0.237 | +2.6% |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.231 | -1.7% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Jul 5, 2017 | $0.235 | +42.4% |
| Mar 22, 2017 | Mar 28, 2017 | $0.165 | -49.1% |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Dec 20, 2016 | $0.324 | -21.4% |
| Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 26, 2016 | $0.412 | +136.8% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Jun 27, 2016 | $0.174 | +8.1% |
| Mar 21, 2016 | Mar 28, 2016 | $0.161 | -38.5% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 | $0.262 | -44.6% |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | $0.473 | -26.2% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | Dec 29, 2014 | $0.641 | +16.8% |
| Dec 24, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.549 | -2.3% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.562 | +203.8% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.185 | +8.8% |
| Dec 27, 2010 | — | $0.17 | — |
Payout risk check
VTWG's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 65/100).
Its share price moved +8.4% 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 Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund advisor employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Russell 2000® Growth Index. The index is designed to measure the performance of small-capitalization growth stocks in the United States. 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: Small Growth. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2010. 50 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VTWG distribution FAQ
When is VTWG's next ex-distribution date?
VTWG's next ex-distribution date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.336 per share, expected on Dec 25, 2026.
How often does VTWG pay distributions?
VTWG pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.336 per share with an ex-date of Sep 23, 2026.
What is VTWG's distribution yield?
VTWG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.69%, based on $1.752 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $253.32. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.344 per share, is 0.53%.
How much does VTWG pay per share?
VTWG pays about $0.336 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.344 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $134.40 a year.
Has VTWG grown or cut its distribution?
VTWG has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.7% a year (+39.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VTWG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.53%, you would need about 893 shares of VTWG (roughly $226,179 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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