VIG Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG). Pre-filled with VIG’s current yield of about 1.52% (as of Oct 13, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.
VIG dividend: yield, amount & dates
Snapshot of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) dividend data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.
VIG dividend income calculator
Pre-filled with VIG’s current yield of about 1.52%. See the income an amount of Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.
VIG dividend history by year
Per share, grouped by ex-dividend date. VIG launched in April 2006, so the table starts with 2007, its first full year.
| Year | Dividends per share | Change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026through Sep 28, 2026 | $2.7617 | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $3.558 | +5.3% | 4 |
| 2024 | $3.3791 | +5.3% | 4 |
| 2023 | $3.2081 | +7.9% | 4 |
| 2022 | $2.9725 | +11.7% | 4 |
| 2021 | $2.6601 | +15.8% | 4 |
| 2020 | $2.2965 | +7.6% | 4 |
| 2019 | $2.1339 | +4.7% | 4 |
| 2018 | $2.0377 | +6.2% | 4 |
| 2017 | $1.9191 | +5.1% | 4 |
| 2016 | $1.826 | +0.4% | 4 |
| 2015 | $1.819 | +14.8% | 4 |
| 2014 | $1.585 | +14.2% | 4 |
| 2013 | $1.388 | -1.6% | 4 |
| 2012 | $1.41 | +20.3% | 4 |
| 2011 | $1.172 | +11.8% | 4 |
| 2010 | $1.048 | +7.0% | 4 |
| 2009 | $0.979 | -4.6% | 4 |
| 2008 | $1.026 | +17.5% | 4 |
| 2007 | $0.873 | — | 4 |
What is VIG?
VIG is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF. It tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index, which Vanguard describes as large U.S. companies with a record of raising their dividends year after year. It is about growth in the dividend, not a high payout today.
On August 31, 2026, it held 333 stocks. The 10 biggest made up 33.66% of the fund, led by Microsoft (4.69%), Apple (4.52%), Broadcom (4.36%) and JPMorgan Chase (4.08%). The expense ratio is 0.04%, or $4 a year on $10,000.
VIG dividend growth rate
VIG paid $0.873 per share in 2007 and $3.558 in 2025. That is about 8.1% more each year over 18 years. Over the last ten years, from $1.819 in 2015, the pace was about 6.9% a year, and 2025 was 5.3% above 2024.
The payout did dip twice: 4.6% lower in 2009 and 1.6% lower in 2013. Its best year was 2021, up 15.8%. In 2026 the first three payments add up to $2.7617, 3.3% more than the same three in 2025.
VIG dividend yield
On Oct 13, 2026, VIG’s trailing yield was about 1.52%: $3.6461 per share over the past four quarters, with shares near $239.88. Vanguard’s 30-day SEC yield was 1.51% on September 30, 2026.
A yield this low is normal for VIG. Apple, its second-largest holding, yielded only about 0.32% on the same date.
VIG ex-dividend and pay dates
VIG pays four times a year, in late March, June, September and December. In 2026 it went ex-dividend on March 27, June 26 and September 28, and paid on March 31, June 30 and September 30. The December 2025 payment went ex on December 22 and was paid on December 24.
The December 2026 date had not been announced as of October 13, 2026.
VIG returns
Counting dividends, VIG returned 12.86% a year at net asset value over the 10 years to September 30, 2026, and 10.72% a year over five years. Since its 2006 start it averaged 9.99% a year.
Single years vary. VIG lost 9.79% in 2022 and gained 14.18% in 2025.
VIG vs SCHD
The two are often compared, but they aim at different things. On Oct 13, 2026, SCHD’s trailing yield was about 3.17%, against 1.52% for VIG. VIG holds far more stocks and leans toward large companies that keep raising their payouts, even if today’s yield is small.
How much does VIG pay?
Based on the past year’s $3.6461 per share, 100 VIG shares paid about $365 a year. At a 1.52% yield, $1,000 a month would take about $789,474 invested.
Every VIG payment since 2006 is the same in dividendhistory.org and digrin.com. The last 20 match stockanalysis.com, and the last five match Vanguard’s own distribution list. Last checked Oct 13, 2026. Sources: Vanguard — VIG fund page; dividendhistory.org — VIG payouts; digrin.com — VIG dividends; stockanalysis.com — VIG dividend history. Not financial advice.
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VIG dividend snapshot
Varies by periodAs of Oct 13, 2026, VIG yields about 1.52%, having distributed $3.6461 per share over the trailing twelve months.
Its most recent payment was $0.9295 per share, which went ex-dividend on Sep 28, 2026 and paid on Sep 30, 2026.
VIG's quarterly payments have varied over the period shown, from $0.8334 to $0.9988 per share, with the latest at $0.9295.
Based on VIG’s published payment record as of Oct 13, 2026 — a description of what the dividend has done, not a rating or a forecast.
About VIG
VIG tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index, holding companies with a record of raising dividends while excluding the very highest yielders. It is one of the largest dividend-growth ETFs, favoured for quality and a rising payout over a high starting yield.
VIG is a dividend-growth etf from Vanguard that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for VIG: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.
How to use the VIG calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with VIG’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a dividend-growth etf these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
VIG dividend FAQ
- How often does VIG pay dividends?
- Four times a year, at the end of March, June, September and December.
- What is VIG’s dividend growth rate?
- About 6.9% a year from 2015 to 2025 and about 8.1% a year from 2007 to 2025, measured by the yearly dividend per share.
- Is VIG a good investment?
- This page does not give investment advice. The facts: a 0.04% expense ratio, 333 stocks, a dividend that grew about 6.9% a year over the past decade, and 12.86% a year in total return over the 10 years to September 30, 2026.
- How does this VIG dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads pre-filled with VIG's current yield (about 1.52% as of Oct 13, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
- What yield should I use for VIG?
- As of Oct 13, 2026, VIG's dividend yield was about 1.52% ($3.6461 per share over the trailing year). Yields move with the share price, so use the current figure from your broker rather than a fixed number. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
- How often does VIG pay dividends, and when?
- Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF pays a quarterly dividend; its most recent payment was $0.9295 per share, ex-dividend Sep 28, 2026. This calculator compounds monthly and projects annual totals, so it works the same regardless of the payment schedule — the cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the VIG projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.
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