VanEck MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment ETF (VEFA) Dividend History
VEFA latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-January 2027 (not yet announced).
- 1.56%trailing 12-month yield (annualized)
- $1.25paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2026paying since
VEFA dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $125
- Each payment
- $62
- Value of the shares
- $7,988
- Yield
- 1.56%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.25 per share, before tax.
VEFA distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 1 payments).
VEFA distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.6240 | — | — | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VEFA yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEFA | VanEck MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment ETF | 1.56% | — |
| 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.
VEFA distribution history
1 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-07 | $0.6240 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VEFA dividend overview
VanEck MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.25 per share, a yield of 1.56% at the latest close of $79.88.
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: VEFA chart, VEFA holdings, VEFA overview.
VEFA dividends FAQ
Does VEFA pay a dividend?
Yes. VEFA pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2026. The most recent was $0.6240 per share with an ex-dividend date of July 1, 2026, payable July 7, 2026.
What is the VEFA dividend yield?
VEFA paid $1.25 per share over the past 12 months (annualized, the fund is less than a year old), a trailing yield of 1.56% at the latest close of $79.88.
When is the next VEFA dividend?
The next semiannual distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-January 2027.
How often does VEFA pay dividends?
VEFA pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VEFA pay?
100 shares of VEFA would have paid about $125 over the past 12 months, before tax.