VUS Distribution History & Yield
Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.164 | $16.40 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 27, 2026 (in 109 days) | Jan 10, 2027 | $0.164 | $16.40 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.164 | $16.40 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 3, 2027 (in 297 days) | Jul 17, 2027 | $0.164 | $16.40 | 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 $0.656 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 2 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 | 1,830 | $55,888 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,147 | $279,439 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 18,293 | $558,878 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.15%. $10,000 in VUS would currently pay about $215 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VUS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.164 | -25.5% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.22 | — |
Payout risk check
VUS does not have enough distribution history for a consistency score yet.
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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. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.164 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does VUS pay distributions?
VUS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.164 per share with an ex-date of Jun 22, 2026.
What is VUS's distribution yield?
VUS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.26%, based on $0.384 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.55. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.656 per share, is 2.15%.
How much does VUS pay per share?
VUS pays about $0.164 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.656 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $65.60 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 2.15%, you would need about 1,830 shares of VUS (roughly $55,888 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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