Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Dividend History
VGT latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.40%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.47paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2004paying since
- +0.9%5-year growth a year
VGT dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $47
- Each payment
- $12
- Value of the shares
- $11,917
- Yield
- 0.40%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.47 per share, before tax.
VGT distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
VGT distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 40 payments).
VGT distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.3779 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.3810 | −18.0% | 0.40% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.4644 | +18.9% | 0.60% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.3904 | +7.4% | 0.65% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.3636 | −0.5% | 0.91% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.3654 | +0.4% | 0.64% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.3641 | +7.1% | 0.82% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VGT yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $95.28 | 0.50% | $0.47 | 0.5% |
| 3 years ago | $51.24 | 0.92% | $1.32 | 2.6% |
| 5 years ago | $53.36 | 0.89% | $2.08 | 3.9% |
| 10 years ago | $14.99 | 3.15% | $3.57 | 23.8% |
| 20 years ago | $6.43 | 7.35% | $4.48 | 69.6% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VGT yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VGT | Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.38% | 0.10% |
| FTEC | Fidelity MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.39% | 0.07% |
| XLK | Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.41% | 0.09% |
| TRUT | VanEck Technology TruSector ETF | 0.28% | 0.14% |
| IYW | iShares U.S. Technology ETF | 0.09% | 0.42% |
| GXPT | Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.21% | 0.15% |
| IXN | iShares Global Tech ETF | 0.23% | 0.42% |
| SPUS | SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF | 0.50% | 0.45% |
| TOPT | iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF | 0.34% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
VGT distribution history
56 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-25 | $0.1465 | +5.9% |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-26 | $0.1384 | +48.9% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | $0.0930 | −1.8% |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-19 | $0.0946 | −11.8% |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-26 | $0.1073 | +22.2% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.0878 | −3.6% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | $0.0912 | −6.1% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-20 | $0.0971 | −15.3% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-01 | $0.1146 | +20.3% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-02 | $0.0953 | −39.4% |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-27 | $0.1574 | +58.4% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | $0.0993 | −9.8% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-03 | $0.1102 | +30.4% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-05 | $0.0845 | −12.4% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-29 | $0.0964 | −11.5% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-20 | $0.1090 | +14.1% |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-03 | $0.0955 | +28.3% |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-28 | $0.0744 | −12.1% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-29 | $0.0847 | −17.5% |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-21 | $0.1027 | −7.4% |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-04 | $0.1109 | +51.3% |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-29 | $0.0733 | −6.8% |
| 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-29 | 2021-03-31 | $0.0786 | −8.8% |
| 2020-12-17 | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-22 | $0.0862 | −2.5% |
| 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-16 | $0.0884 | +4.9% |
| 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-25 | $0.0843 | −19.8% |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-11 | 2020-03-13 | $0.1051 | +29.1% |
| 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-17 | 2019-12-19 | $0.0814 | −21.9% |
| 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-01 | $0.1043 | +30.9% |
| 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-24 | 2019-06-26 | $0.0797 | +6.8% |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-26 | $0.0746 | −6.8% |
| 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-14 | 2018-12-18 | $0.0801 | −1.3% |
| 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-25 | 2018-09-27 | $0.0811 | +33.0% |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-03 | $0.0610 | +29.2% |
| 2018-03-16 | 2018-03-19 | 2018-03-21 | $0.0472 | −13.6% |
| 2017-12-14 | 2017-12-15 | 2017-12-19 | $0.0546 | +4.3% |
| 2017-09-27 | 2017-09-28 | 2017-10-02 | $0.0524 | +3.2% |
| 2017-06-28 | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-05 | $0.0508 | +11.8% |
| 2017-03-24 | 2017-03-28 | 2017-03-30 | $0.0454 | −16.1% |
| 2016-12-14 | 2016-12-16 | 2016-12-20 | $0.0541 | +7.4% |
| 2016-09-20 | 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-26 | $0.0504 | +15.1% |
| 2016-06-21 | 2016-06-23 | 2016-06-27 | $0.0437 | −14.0% |
| 2016-03-21 | 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-28 | $0.0509 | +1.0% |
| 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | 2015-12-30 | $0.0504 | −59.1% |
| 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-25 | 2015-09-29 | $0.1231 | −15.9% |
| 2014-12-18 | 2014-12-22 | 2014-12-24 | $0.1464 | +24.1% |
| 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-24 | 2013-12-27 | $0.1180 | +13.3% |
| 2012-12-20 | 2012-12-24 | 2012-12-27 | $0.1041 | +71.7% |
| 2011-12-21 | 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-28 | $0.0606 | +34.0% |
| 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-27 | 2010-12-29 | $0.0452 | +44.8% |
| 2009-12-22 | 2009-12-24 | 2009-12-29 | $0.0312 | −23.3% |
| 2008-12-22 | 2008-12-24 | 2008-12-29 | $0.0408 | +86.3% |
| 2007-12-14 | 2007-12-18 | 2007-12-20 | $0.0219 | +28.6% |
| 2006-12-18 | 2006-12-20 | 2006-12-22 | $0.0170 | +49.5% |
| 2005-12-22 | 2005-12-27 | 2006-01-05 | $0.0114 | −85.1% |
| 2004-12-22 | 2004-12-27 | 2005-01-04 | $0.0761 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VGT dividend overview
Vanguard Information Technology ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.47 per share, a yield of 0.40% at the latest close of $119.17. In 2025 it paid $0.3810 per share, down 18.0% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +0.9% a year and over ten years +8.2%.
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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VGT dividends FAQ
Does VGT pay a dividend?
Yes. VGT pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2004. The most recent was $0.1465 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 23, 2026, payable September 25, 2026.
What is the VGT dividend yield?
VGT paid $0.47 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.40% at the latest close of $119.17.
When is the next VGT 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 VGT pay dividends?
VGT pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did VGT pay in dividends in 2025?
VGT paid $0.3810 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of VGT pay?
100 shares of VGT would have paid about $47 over the past 12 months, before tax.