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VT dividend safety score
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF · Financial Services
VT scores 65/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) has a very low dividend yield of 0.83%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 65 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate.
- Safety rank: #47 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Sep, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 18, 2026 (estimated)
VT dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.57 | +12.2% |
| 2024 | $2.29 | +7.1% |
| 2023 | $2.14 | +13.0% |
| 2022 | $1.90 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | $1.96 | +27.3% |
| 2020 | $1.54 | -18.2% |
| 2019 | $1.88 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How VT compares
| VT | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 65 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 0.83% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming VT dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 18, 2026 | $0.3272 |
| ~Mar 19, 2027 | $0.3272 |
| ~Jun 18, 2027 | $0.3272 |
| ~Sep 17, 2027 | $0.3272 |
Estimates based on VT's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would VT pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $8 | $1 |
| $10,000 | $83 | $7 |
| $50,000 | $414 | $35 |
| $100,000 | $829 | $69 |
To earn $1,000 a month from VT at today's yield you would need about $1,448,226 invested, roughly 9,169 shares.
Based on the current yield of 0.83%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent VT dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.3272 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $1.1152 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.4781 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.5947 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.3852 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.8774 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.4174 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.5779 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.4212 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.8008 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | $0.4055 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.6504 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
VT dividend FAQ
Is the VT dividend safe?
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF has a dividend safety score of 65 out of 100, which we rate Moderate. That means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the VT dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for VT is about 0.83%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does VT pay dividends?
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in VT earn in dividends?
At a yield of 0.83%, $10,000 invested in VT would pay about $83 a year, or roughly $7 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next VT ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for VT is expected around December 18, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.