VUS Distribution History & Yield
Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 24, 2027 (in 334 days) | Oct 8, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VUS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.20 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VUS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,000 | $29,634 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,000 | $148,170 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,000 | $296,340 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.05%. $10,000 in VUS would currently pay about $405 a year ($34 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VUS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.30 | +82.9% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.164 | -25.5% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.22 | — |
Payout risk check
VUS's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 76/100).
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About Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings made for investment purposes) in the common stocks of companies that pay dividend income and that are listed on U.S. exchanges. In addition to common stocks, equity securities in which the fund may invest include, without limitation, preferred stocks, American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), convertible securities and warrants.
Fund family: Virtus. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Mar 20, 2026. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VUS distribution FAQ
When is VUS's next ex-distribution date?
VUS'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 $0.30 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does VUS pay distributions?
VUS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.30 per share with an ex-date of Sep 21, 2026.
What is VUS's distribution yield?
VUS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.31%, based on $0.684 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.63. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.20 per share, is 4.05%.
How much does VUS pay per share?
VUS pays about $0.30 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $120.00 a year.
Has VUS grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, VUS'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 VUS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.05%, you would need about 1,000 shares of VUS (roughly $29,634 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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