VYMI Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days) | Dec 22, 2026 | $0.817 | $81.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Mar 23, 2027 | $0.817 | $81.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jun 22, 2027 | $0.817 | $81.70 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 327 days) | Sep 21, 2027 | $0.817 | $81.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VYMI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.268 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VYMI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 368 | $37,237 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,836 | $186,187 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,672 | $372,375 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.22%. $10,000 in VYMI would currently pay about $322 a year ($27 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VYMI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | $0.817 | -35.0% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $1.257 | +77.5% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | $0.708 | -24.6% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | $0.939 | +34.1% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | $0.70 | -34.9% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | $1.076 | +79.3% |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | $0.60 | -37.8% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | $0.965 | +38.5% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 | $0.697 | -30.9% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | $1.009 | +63.8% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | $0.616 | -28.7% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | $0.864 | +26.5% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 | $0.683 | -42.5% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | $1.187 | +278.0% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | $0.314 | -53.0% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | $0.668 | -5.4% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 22, 2022 | $0.706 | -36.8% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | $1.117 | +258.0% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | $0.312 | -67.6% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 | $0.964 | +32.1% |
| Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | $0.73 | -12.2% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $0.831 | +130.2% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 | $0.361 | -38.6% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 24, 2020 | $0.588 | +1.9% |
Payout risk check
VYMI's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 77/100).
Its share price moved +19.8% 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 International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares
Under normal circumstances,the fund 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 Large Value. First distribution on our records: Mar 21, 2016. 43 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VYMI distribution FAQ
When is VYMI's next ex-distribution date?
VYMI'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 $0.817 per share, expected on Dec 22, 2026.
How often does VYMI pay distributions?
VYMI pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.817 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is VYMI's distribution yield?
VYMI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.67%, based on $3.721 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $101.41. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.268 per share, is 3.22%.
How much does VYMI pay per share?
VYMI pays about $0.817 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.268 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $326.80 a year.
Has VYMI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.2% a year (+11.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VYMI'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 VYMI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.22%, you would need about 368 shares of VYMI (roughly $37,237 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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