Virtus Real Asset Income ETF (VRAI) Dividend History
VRAI latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 3.05%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.87paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2019paying since
- +4.0%5-year growth a year
VRAI dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $87
- Each payment
- $22
- Value of the shares
- $2,866
- Yield
- 3.05%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.87 per share, before tax.
VRAI distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
VRAI distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 30 payments).
VRAI distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.4840 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.08 | −33.2% | 4.67% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.62 | +35.9% | 7.13% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.20 | +12.9% | 5.02% | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.06 | +15.7% | 4.48% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.9150 | +2.5% | 3.34% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.8930 | +25.6% | 3.91% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VRAI yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $24.06 | 3.63% | $0.87 | 3.6% |
| 3 years ago | $21.61 | 4.04% | $3.56 | 16.5% |
| 5 years ago | $27.26 | 3.21% | $5.63 | 20.7% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VRAI yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRAI | Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 3.30% | 0.56% |
| 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.
VRAI distribution history
30 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-28 | $0.2610 | +207.1% |
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-29 | $0.0850 | −38.4% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-27 | $0.1380 | −64.6% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-29 | $0.3900 | +101.0% |
| 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-29 | $0.1940 | +7.2% |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-27 | $0.1810 | −43.4% |
| 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-25 | $0.3200 | −49.6% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-27 | $0.6350 | +154.0% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-27 | $0.2500 | −37.5% |
| 2024-06-20 | 2024-06-20 | 2024-06-27 | $0.4000 | +17.6% |
| 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-26 | $0.3400 | −8.1% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-29 | $0.3700 | +75.4% |
| 2023-09-20 | 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-28 | $0.2110 | +20.6% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-28 | $0.1750 | −60.2% |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-28 | $0.4400 | +17.6% |
| 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-29 | $0.3740 | +52.7% |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-21 | 2022-09-28 | $0.2450 | +28.9% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-29 | $0.1900 | −24.0% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-29 | $0.2500 | +35.1% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-29 | $0.1850 | +2.8% |
| 2021-09-20 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-28 | $0.1800 | 0.0% |
| 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-29 | $0.1800 | −51.4% |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-30 | $0.3700 | +11.1% |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-22 | 2020-12-30 | $0.3330 | +51.4% |
| 2020-09-21 | 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-29 | $0.2200 | +15.8% |
| 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-30 | $0.1900 | +26.7% |
| 2020-03-20 | 2020-03-23 | 2020-03-30 | $0.1500 | −17.1% |
| 2019-12-20 | 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-30 | $0.1810 | −20.3% |
| 2019-09-20 | 2019-09-23 | 2019-09-30 | $0.2270 | −25.1% |
| 2019-06-20 | 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-28 | $0.3030 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VRAI dividend overview
Virtus Real Asset Income ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.87 per share, a yield of 3.05% at the latest close of $28.66. In 2025 it paid $1.08 per share, down 33.2% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +4.0% a year.
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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VRAI dividends FAQ
Does VRAI pay a dividend?
Yes. VRAI pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2019. The most recent was $0.2610 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 21, 2026, payable September 28, 2026.
What is the VRAI dividend yield?
VRAI paid $0.87 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 3.05% at the latest close of $28.66.
When is the next VRAI 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 VRAI pay dividends?
VRAI pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did VRAI pay in dividends in 2025?
VRAI paid $1.08 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of VRAI pay?
100 shares of VRAI would have paid about $87 over the past 12 months, before tax.