Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund (VWO) Dividend
Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund (VWO) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.31%, distributing $1.38 per share annually ($0.07 per quarter). The company operates in the Diversified Fund sector.
VWO has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
VWO dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 2.31% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.38 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.07 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 18, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 9, 2026 |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 1 |
| Sector | Diversified Fund |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $59.91 |
What VWO pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 2.31% yield, $10,000 invested in VWO generates about $231.00 per year, or roughly $57.75 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $59.91, derived from the $1.38 annual dividend and the 2.31% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 16.7 | $23.10 | $5.77 |
| $5,000 | 83.5 | $115.50 | $28.88 |
| $10,000 | 166.9 | $231.00 | $57.75 |
| $25,000 | 417.3 | $577.50 | $144.38 |
| $100,000 | 1,669.1 | $2,310.00 | $577.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
VWO dividend payment schedule
VWO pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is September 18, 2026, with payment on October 9, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | October 9, 2026 | $0.07 | Confirmed |
| December 18, 2026 | January 8, 2027 | $0.07 | Projected |
| March 18, 2027 | April 8, 2027 | $0.07 | Projected |
| June 18, 2027 | July 9, 2027 | $0.07 | Projected |
To collect a VWO dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How VWO's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. VWO's 2.31% is 1.44 percentage points below that median, ranking 388th of 584 by yield.
Within Diversified Fund, where we track 108 names, the median yield is 42.66% — putting VWO below its sector.
Its 1-year run of dividend increases ranks 353rd out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
Like most US dividend payers, VWO distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
VWO dividend FAQ
When is the next VWO ex-dividend date?
The next VWO ex-dividend date is September 18, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 9, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is VWO's dividend yield?
VWO currently yields 2.31%, based on $1.38 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does VWO pay dividends?
VWO pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.07 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of VWO generate?
At the current 2.31% yield, $10,000 invested in VWO would produce roughly $231.00 per year, or about $57.75 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has VWO increased its dividend?
Yes — VWO has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
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