Vanguard Developed Markets Ex-US Growth ETF (VDG) Dividend History
VDG latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-March 2027 (not yet announced).
- 0.70%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.53paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2026paying since
VDG dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $53
- Each payment
- $26
- Value of the shares
- $7,557
- Yield
- 0.70%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.53 per share, before tax.
VDG distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 2 payments).
VDG distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.5280 | — | — | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VDG yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDG | Vanguard Developed Markets Ex-US Growth ETF | 0.70% | — |
| 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.
VDG distribution history
2 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-22 | $0.2740 | +7.9% |
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-23 | $0.2540 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VDG dividend overview
Vanguard Developed Markets Ex-US Growth ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.53 per share, a yield of 0.70% at the latest close of $75.57.
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: VDG chart, VDG overview.
VDG dividends FAQ
Does VDG pay a dividend?
Yes. VDG pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2026. The most recent was $0.2740 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 18, 2026, payable September 22, 2026.
What is the VDG dividend yield?
VDG paid $0.53 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.70% at the latest close of $75.57.
When is the next VDG dividend?
The next semiannual distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-March 2027.
How often does VDG pay dividends?
VDG pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VDG pay?
100 shares of VDG would have paid about $53 over the past 12 months, before tax.