AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) Dividend History
VEGA latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.27%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.66paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2012paying since
- +44.4%5-year growth a year
VEGA dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $66
- Each payment
- $66
- Value of the shares
- $5,207
- Yield
- 1.27%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.66 per share, before tax.
VEGA distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
VEGA distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 10 payments).
VEGA distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.6600 | +46.7% | 1.34% | 1 |
| 2024 | $0.4500 | +2.5% | 1.05% | 1 |
| 2023 | $0.4390 | −32.1% | 1.12% | 1 |
| 2022 | $0.6470 | +183.8% | 1.89% | 1 |
| 2021 | $0.2280 | +117.1% | 0.55% | 1 |
| 2020 | $0.1050 | −30.5% | 0.29% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VEGA yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $49.12 | 1.34% | $0.66 | 1.3% |
| 3 years ago | $35.50 | 1.86% | $1.55 | 4.4% |
| 5 years ago | $40.98 | 1.61% | $2.42 | 5.9% |
| 10 years ago | $27.14 | 2.43% | $3.03 | 11.2% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VEGA yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEGA | AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 1.21% | 1.64% |
| AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.30% | 0.03% |
| BND | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 4.17% | 0.03% |
| SCHZ | Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.44% | 0.02% |
| IUSB | iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF | 4.44% | 0.05% |
| GOVT | iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 3.67% | 0.05% |
| VGIT | Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 4.06% | 0.04% |
| IEF | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.18% | 0.14% |
| SHY | iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.64% | 0.15% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
VEGA distribution history
10 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-29 | $0.6600 | +46.7% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-30 | $0.4500 | +2.5% |
| 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-29 | $0.4390 | −32.1% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-30 | $0.6470 | +183.8% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-31 | $0.2280 | +117.1% |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-31 | $0.1050 | −30.5% |
| 2019-12-27 | 2019-12-30 | 2019-12-31 | $0.1510 | +17.1% |
| 2018-12-27 | 2018-12-28 | 2018-12-31 | $0.1290 | −42.4% |
Show all 10 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-28 | 2016-12-30 | 2017-01-04 | $0.2240 | +13.1% |
| 2012-12-27 | 2012-12-31 | 2013-01-03 | $0.1980 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VEGA dividend overview
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF pays annual distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.66 per share, a yield of 1.27% at the latest close of $52.07. In 2025 it paid $0.6600 per share, up 46.7% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +44.4% a year.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 5.56%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VEGA bond profile.
Related: VEGA chart, VEGA performance, VEGA bond profile, VEGA overview.
VEGA dividends FAQ
Does VEGA pay a dividend?
Yes. VEGA pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2012. The most recent was $0.6600 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 22, 2025, payable December 29, 2025.
What is the VEGA dividend yield?
VEGA paid $0.66 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.27% at the latest close of $52.07.
When is the next VEGA dividend?
The next annual 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 VEGA pay dividends?
VEGA pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did VEGA pay in dividends in 2025?
VEGA paid $0.6600 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of VEGA pay?
100 shares of VEGA would have paid about $66 over the past 12 months, before tax.