Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (VABS) Dividend History
VABS latest distribution
Payable in 1 days to holders on the record date. Next monthly distribution expected around November 20 (not yet announced).
- 5.20%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.24paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2021paying since
VABS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $124
- Each payment
- $10
- Value of the shares
- $2,381
- Yield
- 5.20%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.24 per share, before tax.
VABS distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
VABS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 36 payments).
VABS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.9900 | — | — | 10 |
| 2025 | $1.20 | −2.0% | 4.94% | 12 |
| 2024 | $1.22 | +25.5% | 5.06% | 12 |
| 2023 | $0.9740 | +72.1% | 4.12% | 12 |
| 2022 | $0.5660 | +55.9% | 2.47% | 12 |
| 2021partial | $0.3630 | — | 1.47% | 10 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VABS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $24.33 | 5.09% | $1.24 | 5.1% |
| 3 years ago | $23.32 | 5.31% | $3.67 | 15.7% |
| 5 years ago | $24.88 | 4.98% | $5.03 | 20.2% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VABS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VABS | Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | 4.98% | 0.40% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
VABS distribution history
68 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-27 | $0.1200 | −3.2% |
| 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-28 | $0.1240 | +2.5% |
| 2026-08-20 | 2026-08-20 | 2026-08-27 | $0.1210 | +33.0% |
| 2026-07-20 | 2026-07-20 | 2026-07-27 | $0.0910 | +15.2% |
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-29 | $0.0790 | −19.4% |
| 2026-05-20 | 2026-05-20 | 2026-05-27 | $0.0980 | −3.0% |
| 2026-04-20 | 2026-04-20 | 2026-04-27 | $0.1010 | +5.2% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-27 | $0.0960 | −10.3% |
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-27 | $0.1070 | +101.9% |
| 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-20 | 2026-01-27 | $0.0530 | −63.9% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-29 | $0.1470 | +44.1% |
| 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-28 | $0.1020 | +5.2% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-20 | 2025-10-20 | 2025-10-27 | $0.0970 | +16.9% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-29 | $0.0830 | −48.4% |
| 2025-08-20 | 2025-08-20 | 2025-08-26 | $0.1610 | +59.4% |
| 2025-07-21 | 2025-07-21 | 2025-07-25 | $0.1010 | −5.6% |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-27 | $0.1070 | +5.9% |
| 2025-05-20 | 2025-05-20 | 2025-05-27 | $0.1010 | −2.9% |
| 2025-04-21 | 2025-04-21 | 2025-04-28 | $0.1040 | +1.0% |
| 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-25 | $0.1030 | +71.7% |
| 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-27 | $0.0600 | +87.5% |
| 2025-01-21 | 2025-01-21 | 2025-01-28 | $0.0320 | −80.6% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-27 | $0.1650 | +60.2% |
| 2024-11-20 | 2024-11-20 | 2024-11-27 | $0.1030 | +5.1% |
| 2024-10-21 | 2024-10-21 | 2024-10-28 | $0.0980 | −51.0% |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-27 | $0.2000 | +102.0% |
| 2024-08-20 | 2024-08-20 | 2024-08-26 | $0.0990 | +1.0% |
| 2024-07-22 | 2024-07-22 | 2024-07-26 | $0.0980 | 0.0% |
| 2024-06-20 | 2024-06-20 | 2024-06-27 | $0.0980 | +11.4% |
| 2024-05-20 | 2024-05-21 | 2024-05-28 | $0.0880 | −16.2% |
| 2024-04-22 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-04-29 | $0.1050 | +28.0% |
| 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-26 | $0.0820 | +7.9% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-02-29 | $0.0760 | +660.0% |
| 2024-01-22 | 2024-01-23 | 2024-01-30 | $0.0100 | −94.5% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-29 | $0.1820 | +133.3% |
| 2023-11-20 | 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-29 | $0.0780 | +2.6% |
| 2023-10-20 | 2023-10-23 | 2023-10-30 | $0.0760 | +1.3% |
| 2023-09-20 | 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-28 | $0.0750 | −43.6% |
| 2023-08-21 | 2023-08-22 | 2023-08-29 | $0.1330 | +90.0% |
| 2023-07-20 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-28 | $0.0700 | +6.1% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-28 | $0.0660 | −7.0% |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-05-31 | $0.0710 | +6.0% |
| 2023-04-20 | 2023-04-21 | 2023-04-28 | $0.0670 | +9.8% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-28 | $0.0610 | −6.2% |
| 2023-02-21 | 2023-02-22 | 2023-02-27 | $0.0650 | +116.7% |
| 2023-01-20 | 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-30 | $0.0300 | −63.9% |
| 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-29 | $0.0830 | +43.1% |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-22 | 2022-11-30 | $0.0580 | −4.9% |
| 2022-10-20 | 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-28 | $0.0610 | +38.6% |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-21 | 2022-09-28 | $0.0440 | −34.3% |
| 2022-08-22 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-30 | $0.0670 | +63.4% |
| 2022-07-20 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-07-28 | $0.0410 | −2.4% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-29 | $0.0420 | +2.4% |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-05-23 | 2022-05-31 | $0.0410 | +13.9% |
| 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-21 | 2022-04-28 | $0.0360 | +2.9% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-29 | $0.0350 | −10.3% |
| 2022-02-22 | 2022-02-23 | 2022-02-28 | $0.0390 | +105.3% |
| 2022-01-20 | 2022-01-21 | 2022-01-28 | $0.0190 | −60.4% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-29 | $0.0480 | +37.1% |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-11-23 | 2021-11-30 | $0.0350 | 0.0% |
| 2021-10-20 | 2021-10-21 | 2021-10-28 | $0.0350 | +20.7% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-28 | $0.0290 | −9.4% |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-08-23 | 2021-08-30 | $0.0320 | +77.8% |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-28 | $0.0180 | −57.1% |
| 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-29 | $0.0420 | 0.0% |
| 2021-05-20 | 2021-05-21 | 2021-05-28 | $0.0420 | +10.5% |
| 2021-04-20 | 2021-04-21 | 2021-04-28 | $0.0380 | −13.6% |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-30 | $0.0440 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VABS dividend overview
Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF pays monthly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.24 per share, a yield of 5.20% at the latest close of $23.81. In 2025 it paid $1.20 per share, down 2.0% from 2024.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
Related: VABS chart, VABS performance, VABS overview.
VABS dividends FAQ
Does VABS pay a dividend?
Yes. VABS pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2021. The most recent was $0.1200 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 20, 2026, payable October 27, 2026.
What is the VABS dividend yield?
VABS paid $1.24 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 5.20% at the latest close of $23.81.
When is the next VABS dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around November 20, 2026.
How often does VABS pay dividends?
VABS pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much did VABS pay in dividends in 2025?
VABS paid $1.20 per share in 12 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of VABS pay?
100 shares of VABS would have paid about $124 over the past 12 months, before tax.