Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) Dividend History
VDE latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.11%trailing 12-month yield
- $4.08paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2004paying since
- +9.6%5-year growth a year
VDE dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $408
- Each payment
- $102
- Value of the shares
- $19,298
- Yield
- 2.11%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $4.08 per share, before tax.
VDE distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
VDE distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
VDE distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $3.05 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $3.91 | −0.3% | 3.11% | 4 |
| 2024 | $3.92 | +0.1% | 3.23% | 4 |
| 2023 | $3.92 | −11.5% | 3.34% | 4 |
| 2022 | $4.43 | +37.9% | 3.65% | 4 |
| 2021 | $3.21 | +29.9% | 4.13% | 4 |
| 2020 | $2.47 | −15.6% | 4.76% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VDE yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $125.73 | 3.25% | $4.08 | 3.2% |
| 3 years ago | $124.40 | 3.28% | $11.95 | 9.6% |
| 5 years ago | $82.04 | 4.97% | $20.17 | 24.6% |
| 10 years ago | $97.23 | 4.20% | $33.87 | 34.8% |
| 20 years ago | $79.79 | 5.11% | $51.84 | 65.0% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VDE yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDE | Vanguard Energy ETF | 2.31% | 0.10% |
| FENY | Fidelity MSCI Energy ETF | 2.33% | 0.08% |
| IYE | iShares U.S. Energy ETF | 2.10% | 0.38% |
| XLE | Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund | 2.52% | 0.09% |
| GXPE | Global X Purecap MSCI Energy ETF | 2.00% | — |
| WEEI | Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF | 10.68% | 0.81% |
| DRLL | Strive U.S. Energy ETF | 2.14% | 0.43% |
| DIG | ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 1.34% | 0.91% |
| OILU | MicroSectorsTM Oil & Gas Exploration… | 0.00% | 0.97% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
VDE distribution history
57 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-25 | $1.0519 | +1.9% |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-26 | $1.0321 | +6.5% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | $0.9689 | −5.7% |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-19 | $1.0279 | +2.8% |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-26 | $1.0002 | +7.2% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.9333 | −1.6% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | $0.9487 | −1.8% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-20 | $0.9660 | −8.2% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-01 | $1.0522 | +10.9% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-02 | $0.9484 | −0.8% |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-27 | $0.9559 | −9.8% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | $1.0600 | +22.4% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-03 | $0.8660 | −11.7% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-05 | $0.9810 | −2.9% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-29 | $1.0099 | −25.8% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-20 | $1.3611 | +10.1% |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-03 | $1.2365 | +22.7% |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-28 | $1.0081 | +22.9% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-29 | $0.8202 | −12.7% |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-21 | $0.9393 | +1.7% |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-04 | $0.9232 | +40.3% |
| 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-24 | $0.6582 | −4.3% |
| 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-29 | 2021-03-31 | $0.6877 | +14.1% |
| 2020-12-17 | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-22 | $0.6029 | +9.1% |
| 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-16 | $0.5524 | −13.9% |
| 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-25 | $0.6419 | −4.5% |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-11 | 2020-03-13 | $0.6720 | +378.0% |
| 2019-12-18 | — | — | $0.1406 | −81.4% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-19 | $0.7556 | +12.2% |
| 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-01 | $0.6735 | −2.0% |
| 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-26 | $0.6869 | +2.9% |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-26 | $0.6673 | −0.3% |
| 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-14 | 2018-12-18 | $0.6690 | −1.1% |
| 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-25 | 2018-09-27 | $0.6763 | +4.7% |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-03 | $0.6458 | +9.1% |
| 2018-03-16 | 2018-03-19 | 2018-03-21 | $0.5921 | −1.3% |
| 2017-12-14 | 2017-12-15 | 2017-12-19 | $0.5997 | −45.4% |
| 2017-09-27 | 2017-09-28 | 2017-10-02 | $1.0980 | +87.1% |
| 2017-06-23 | 2017-06-27 | 2017-06-29 | $0.5870 | +0.2% |
| 2017-03-24 | 2017-03-28 | 2017-03-30 | $0.5860 | +0.5% |
| 2016-12-14 | 2016-12-16 | 2016-12-20 | $0.5830 | −4.7% |
| 2016-09-20 | 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-26 | $0.6120 | +12.5% |
| 2016-06-21 | 2016-06-23 | 2016-06-27 | $0.5440 | −19.4% |
| 2016-03-21 | 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-28 | $0.6750 | −1.2% |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | 2015-12-30 | $0.6830 | −65.1% |
| 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-29 | $1.9550 | −11.5% |
| 2014-12-18 | 2014-12-22 | 2014-12-24 | $2.2090 | +0.7% |
| 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-24 | 2013-12-27 | $2.1940 | +10.0% |
| 2012-12-20 | 2012-12-24 | 2012-12-27 | $1.9940 | +23.2% |
| 2011-12-21 | 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-28 | $1.6180 | +29.8% |
| 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-27 | 2010-12-29 | $1.2470 | +4.5% |
| 2009-12-22 | 2009-12-24 | 2009-12-29 | $1.1930 | +0.8% |
| 2008-12-22 | 2008-12-24 | 2008-12-29 | $1.1830 | +25.9% |
| 2007-12-14 | 2007-12-18 | 2007-12-20 | $0.9400 | +1.2% |
| 2006-12-18 | 2006-12-20 | 2006-12-22 | $0.9290 | +27.3% |
| 2005-12-22 | 2005-12-27 | 2006-01-05 | $0.7300 | +238.0% |
| 2004-12-22 | 2004-12-27 | 2005-01-04 | $0.2160 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VDE dividend overview
Vanguard Energy ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $4.08 per share, a yield of 2.11% at the latest close of $192.98. In 2025 it paid $3.91 per share, down 0.3% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +9.6% a year and over ten years +4.0%.
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.
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VDE dividends FAQ
Does VDE pay a dividend?
Yes. VDE pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2004. The most recent was $1.0519 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 23, 2026, payable September 25, 2026.
What is the VDE dividend yield?
VDE paid $4.08 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.11% at the latest close of $192.98.
When is the next VDE dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does VDE pay dividends?
VDE pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did VDE pay in dividends in 2025?
VDE paid $3.91 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of VDE pay?
100 shares of VDE would have paid about $408 over the past 12 months, before tax.