Dividend Details
Recent Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | $0.8005 | 2025-12-24 |
| 2025-09-24 | $0.8716 | 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-06-26 | $0.8678 | 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-03-25 | $0.9319 | 2025-03-27 |
| 2024-12-23 | $0.8555 | 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-09-27 | $0.8128 | 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-06-28 | $1.0328 | 2024-07-02 |
| 2024-03-22 | $0.7324 | 2024-03-27 |
Calculate VNQ Dividend Income
Quick Facts
- Yield: 3.72%
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Sector: REIT ETF
About Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ is the largest real estate ETF in the world, holding over 150 US REITs across residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, and specialty real estate sectors. The fund provides diversified exposure to the entire publicly-traded US real estate market at a low 0.12% expense ratio. REIT dividends benefit from the requirement that REITs distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders, resulting in higher yields than most equity sectors. VNQ offers natural inflation protection since real estate rents and property values tend to rise with inflation over time, making it a strategic allocation for income-focused portfolios.
VNQ Dividend FAQ
What is VNQ's current dividend yield and payout?
VNQ currently yields 3.72% annually, paying $3.47 per share per year based on a share price of $93.34. This translates to $0.8679 per share per quarter.
How often does VNQ pay dividends?
VNQ distributes dividends quarterly, following the standard schedule of most S&P 500 companies. Quarterly payments typically arrive in March, June, September, and December, though exact dates vary. Each payment is approximately $0.8679 per share.
When is VNQ's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for VNQ is 2025-12-22. To receive the upcoming dividend, you must purchase shares before the ex-dividend date. If you buy on or after the ex-date, the seller receives that payment instead. The payment will be deposited into your brokerage account on 2025-12-24.
How much does $10,000 invested in VNQ pay in dividends?
A $10,000 investment in VNQ at $93.34 per share buys approximately 107 shares. At the current 3.72% yield, this generates approximately $372 per year, or $31 per month in dividend income before taxes.
Is VNQ's dividend sustainable?
As an ETF, VNQ's distributions depend on underlying holdings and strategy performance. ETF yields can fluctuate based on market conditions, option premiums, and portfolio turnover.
VNQ Dividend Investing Guide
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) represents a compelling opportunity for dividend investors seeking balanced yield and growth in their portfolios. As a reit etf sector stock, VNQ offers exposure to sector-specific opportunities.
Investors considering VNQ should evaluate both the current yield and potential for dividend growth. The quarterly payment schedule provides regular income, while the stock's fundamentals determine long-term dividend sustainability and growth potential.
To maximize returns from VNQ dividends, consider strategies like dividend reinvestment (DRIP) to compound growth over time, tax-efficient account placement for qualified dividends, and portfolio diversification across sectors and payment schedules. Use our DRIP calculator to project long-term growth or our tax calculator to estimate after-tax income from your VNQ investment.