Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) Dividend History
VGK latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.99%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.58paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2005paying since
- +13.4%5-year growth a year
VGK dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $258
- Each payment
- $65
- Value of the shares
- $8,625
- Yield
- 2.99%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.58 per share, before tax.
VGK distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
VGK distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
VGK distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.80 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $2.39 | +4.2% | 2.86% | 4 |
| 2024 | $2.29 | +12.9% | 3.61% | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.03 | +12.6% | 3.15% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.80 | −13.4% | 3.25% | 4 |
| 2021 | $2.08 | +63.3% | 3.05% | 4 |
| 2020 | $1.27 | −33.6% | 2.11% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VGK yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $81.17 | 3.18% | $2.58 | 3.2% |
| 3 years ago | $56.10 | 4.60% | $6.94 | 12.4% |
| 5 years ago | $68.87 | 3.75% | $11.00 | 16.0% |
| 10 years ago | $47.52 | 5.43% | $19.34 | 40.7% |
| 20 years ago | $64.85 | 3.98% | $41.13 | 63.4% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VGK yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | 2.88% | 0.06% |
| GSEU | Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF | 2.96% | 0.24% |
| FLEE | Franklin FTSE Europe ETF | 3.22% | 0.08% |
| DBEU | Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF | 1.37% | 0.45% |
| BBEU | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF | 3.05% | 0.08% |
| IEV | iShares Europe ETF | 2.83% | 0.69% |
| SPEU | SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 3.43% | 0.06% |
| IEUR | iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | 3.17% | 0.10% |
| JIRE | JPMorgan International Research Enhanced… | 2.77% | 0.25% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
VGK distribution history
64 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-22 | $0.2220 | −81.5% |
| 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-23 | $1.1990 | +213.9% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-24 | $0.3820 | −51.0% |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-23 | $0.7790 | +272.7% |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-23 | $0.2090 | −81.1% |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-24 | $1.1070 | +276.5% |
| 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-25 | $0.2940 | −59.1% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-24 | $0.7190 | +320.5% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-24 | $0.1710 | −83.4% |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-25 | $1.0320 | +178.9% |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-20 | $0.3700 | −19.0% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-21 | $0.4570 | +75.1% |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-21 | $0.2610 | −76.3% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-23 | $1.0990 | +416.0% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-23 | $0.2130 | −46.5% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-22 | $0.3980 | +82.6% |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-22 | $0.2180 | −79.2% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | $1.0480 | +654.0% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-24 | $0.1390 | −79.5% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-23 | $0.6780 | +73.0% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-23 | $0.3920 | −47.0% |
| 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-24 | $0.7400 | +173.1% |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-25 | $0.2710 | −28.3% |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-22 | 2020-12-24 | $0.3780 | +24.8% |
| 2020-09-21 | 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-24 | $0.3030 | −12.7% |
| 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-25 | $0.3470 | +41.1% |
| 2020-03-23 | 2020-03-24 | 2020-03-26 | $0.2460 | −25.7% |
| 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-27 | $0.3310 | +2.8% |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-27 | $0.3220 | −66.5% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-20 | $0.9600 | +213.7% |
| 2019-03-25 | 2019-03-26 | 2019-03-28 | $0.3060 | −1.6% |
| 2018-12-24 | 2018-12-26 | 2018-12-28 | $0.3110 | +40.1% |
| 2018-09-26 | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-01 | $0.2220 | −80.0% |
| 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-25 | 2018-06-27 | $1.1100 | +299.3% |
| 2018-03-26 | 2018-03-27 | 2018-03-29 | $0.2780 | −11.5% |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-20 | 2017-12-22 | $0.3140 | +35.9% |
| 2017-09-20 | 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-25 | $0.2310 | −70.3% |
| 2017-06-21 | 2017-06-23 | 2017-06-27 | $0.7770 | +180.5% |
| 2017-03-22 | 2017-03-24 | 2017-03-28 | $0.2770 | +22.6% |
| 2016-12-20 | 2016-12-22 | 2016-12-27 | $0.2260 | −14.7% |
| 2016-09-13 | 2016-09-15 | 2016-09-19 | $0.2650 | −71.3% |
| 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-16 | 2016-06-20 | $0.9240 | +239.7% |
| 2016-03-15 | 2016-03-17 | 2016-03-21 | $0.2720 | +34.7% |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | $0.2020 | −10.2% |
| 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-29 | 2015-10-01 | $0.2250 | −74.4% |
| 2015-06-26 | 2015-06-30 | 2015-07-02 | $0.8790 | +178.2% |
| 2015-03-25 | 2015-03-27 | 2015-03-31 | $0.3160 | +8.6% |
| 2014-12-22 | 2014-12-24 | 2014-12-29 | $0.2910 | +8.6% |
| 2014-09-24 | 2014-09-26 | 2014-09-30 | $0.2680 | −72.8% |
| 2014-06-24 | 2014-06-26 | 2014-06-30 | $0.9840 | +12.1% |
| 2014-03-25 | 2014-03-27 | 2014-03-31 | $0.8780 | +270.5% |
| 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-24 | 2013-12-27 | $0.2370 | +16.2% |
| 2013-09-23 | 2013-09-25 | 2013-09-27 | $0.2040 | −78.5% |
| 2013-06-24 | 2013-06-26 | 2013-06-28 | $0.9500 | +299.2% |
| 2013-03-22 | 2013-03-26 | 2013-03-28 | $0.2380 | −39.1% |
| 2012-12-20 | 2012-12-24 | 2012-12-27 | $0.3910 | −63.7% |
| 2012-09-24 | 2012-09-26 | 2012-09-28 | $1.0780 | −43.5% |
| 2011-12-21 | 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-28 | $1.9080 | −17.3% |
| 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-27 | 2010-12-29 | $2.3060 | +20.6% |
| 2009-12-24 | 2009-12-29 | 2009-12-31 | $1.9120 | −34.1% |
| 2008-12-24 | 2008-12-29 | 2008-12-31 | $2.9010 | +23.1% |
| 2007-12-24 | 2007-12-27 | 2007-12-31 | $2.3560 | +30.2% |
| 2006-12-22 | 2006-12-27 | 2006-12-29 | $1.8090 | +31.1% |
| 2005-12-27 | 2005-12-29 | 2006-01-09 | $1.3800 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VGK dividend overview
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.58 per share, a yield of 2.99% at the latest close of $86.25. In 2025 it paid $2.39 per share, up 4.2% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +13.4% a year and over ten years +3.9%.
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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VGK dividends FAQ
Does VGK pay a dividend?
Yes. VGK pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2005. The most recent was $0.2220 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 18, 2026, payable September 22, 2026.
What is the VGK dividend yield?
VGK paid $2.58 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.99% at the latest close of $86.25.
When is the next VGK 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 VGK pay dividends?
VGK pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did VGK pay in dividends in 2025?
VGK paid $2.39 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of VGK pay?
100 shares of VGK would have paid about $258 over the past 12 months, before tax.