Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF (VUS) Dividend History
VUS latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 3.09%trailing 12-month yield (annualized)
- $0.91paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2026paying since
VUS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $91
- Each payment
- $23
- Value of the shares
- $2,952
- Yield
- 3.09%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.91 per share, before tax.
VUS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 3 payments).
VUS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.6840 | — | — | 3 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VUS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VUS | Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF | 3.09% | — |
| AVLC | American Century ETF | 0.86% | 0.14% |
| DCOR | DFA Investment Dimensions Group | 0.88% | 0.14% |
| DFAC | DFA Investment Dimensions Group | 0.92% | 0.16% |
| AAUS | Alpha Architect US Equity ETF | 0.32% | — |
| FEAC | Fidelity Enhanced U.S. All-Cap Equity ETF | 0.80% | — |
| EBI | Longview Advantage ETF | 1.06% | — |
| AVSU | Avantis Responsible U.S. Equity ETF | 0.87% | 0.15% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
VUS distribution history
3 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-28 | $0.3000 | +82.9% |
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-29 | $0.1640 | −25.5% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-27 | $0.2200 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VUS dividend overview
Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.91 per share, a yield of 3.09% at the latest close of $29.52.
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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VUS dividends FAQ
Does VUS pay a dividend?
Yes. VUS pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2026. The most recent was $0.3000 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 21, 2026, payable September 28, 2026.
What is the VUS dividend yield?
VUS paid $0.91 per share over the past 12 months (annualized, the fund is less than a year old), a trailing yield of 3.09% at the latest close of $29.52.
When is the next VUS 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 VUS pay dividends?
VUS pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VUS pay?
100 shares of VUS would have paid about $91 over the past 12 months, before tax.