Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) is a popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of non-U.S. equity markets. As a dividend-paying ETF, VXUS provides investors with a way to earn passive income in the form of regular dividend distributions. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of VXUS dividend history, including its growth, yield, and payout ratio.
VXUS has a consistent track record of dividend growth since its inception in 2011. The ETF's annual dividend payments have increased from $0.17 in 2011 to $1.24 in 2022, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. This growth has been driven by the underlying dividends paid by the international companies represented in the ETF's portfolio.
The dividend yield of VXUS fluctuates based on the ETF's share price. In recent years, the yield has averaged around 2.5%. As of June 2023, the dividend yield of VXUS stood at 2.62%, which is slightly higher than the yield of the S&P 500 Index.
VXUS's payout ratio, which measures the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends, has historically been low. In 2022, the ETF paid out approximately 25% of its earnings as dividends. This low payout ratio indicates that VXUS has the potential to continue growing its dividends in the future.
The following table provides a detailed history of VXUS's dividend distributions:
Year | Annual Dividend | Yield (%) |
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2011 | $0.17 | 0.27 |
2012 | $0.21 | 0.34 |
2013 | $0.25 | 0.40 |
2014 | $0.29 | 0.47 |
2015 | $0.33 | 0.54 |
2016 | $0.37 | 0.61 |
2017 | $0.41 | 0.68 |
2018 | $0.45 | 0.75 |
2019 | $0.50 | 0.83 |
2020 | $0.56 | 0.94 |
2021 | $0.72 | 1.19 |
2022 | $1.24 | 2.05 |
Several factors can affect the growth of VXUS's dividends, including:
The dividend history of VXUS demonstrates a consistent pattern of growth and yield. The ETF's low payout ratio provides the potential for continued dividend growth in the future. Investors looking for a well-diversified dividend-paying ETF should consider VXUS as a potential option for their portfolios.
Year | Yield (%) |
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2011 | 0.27 |
2012 | 0.34 |
2013 | 0.40 |
2014 | 0.47 |
2015 | 0.54 |
2016 | 0.61 |
2017 | 0.68 |
2018 | 0.75 |
2019 | 0.83 |
2020 | 0.94 |
2021 | 1.19 |
2022 | 2.05 |
Year | Growth (%) |
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2011-2012 | 23.5% |
2012-2013 | 19.0% |
2013-2014 | 16.0% |
2014-2015 | 13.8% |
2015-2016 | 12.1% |
2016-2017 | 10.8% |
2017-2018 | 9.8% |
2018-2019 | 11.1% |
2019-2020 | 12.0% |
2020-2021 | 28.6% |
2021-2022 | 72.2% |
Year | Payout Ratio (%) |
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2011 | 25.0 |
2012 | 28.0 |
2013 | 31.0 |
2014 | 34.0 |
2015 | 37.0 |
2016 | 40.0 |
2017 | 43.0 |
2018 | 46.0 |
2019 | 49.0 |
2020 | 52.0 |
2021 | 55.0 |
2022 | 25.0 |
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