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Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield (VDY.TO) has paid dividends for 3+ years

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Dividend history

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield

VDY.TO

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$0.000$0.117$0.2342025-05-01: $0.17802025-06-02: $0.22802025-07-02: $0.14702025-08-01: $0.16002025-09-02: $0.23402025-10-01: $0.14302025-11-03: $0.16402025-12-01: $0.16902025-12-30: $0.16482026-01-16: $0.17102026-02-20: $0.20002026-03-20: $0.17502026-04-17: $0.19002026-05-15: $0.20902026-06-19: $0.18002026-07-17: $0.1770May 25Dec 25Jul 26

Recent payments

$0.1770CAD

Ex: Jul 17, 2026

Pay: Jul 24

Monthly

$0.1800CAD

Ex: Jun 19, 2026

$0.2090CAD

Ex: May 15, 2026

$0.1900CAD

Ex: Apr 17, 2026

$0.1750CAD

Ex: Mar 20, 2026

$0.2000CAD

Ex: Feb 20, 2026

$0.1710CAD

Ex: Jan 16, 2026

$0.1648CAD

Ex: Dec 30, 2025

$0.1690CAD

Ex: Dec 1, 2025

$0.1640CAD

Ex: Nov 3, 2025


Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over the past three years.

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield (VDY.TO) has made a total of 37 dividend payments in the last three years. This ETF not only maintains regular distributions but has also increased its dividend amount several times, showing its commitment to providing value to investors.

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Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield

VDY.TO

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VDY.TO

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield

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$11.98 (18.02%)
120 day period
$65.30$72.15$79.00Feb 23May 20Aug 13

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Market cap

$9.15B

Div. yield

298.00%

52W high

$79.29

52W low

$52.62

Beta

0.84

Investor takeaway: For Canadian retail investors, especially those using registered accounts like TFSA or RRSP, VDY.TO is a reliable source of monthly income thanks to its solid dividend payment history.

37 Payments and 20 Increases in 3 Years

Since its inception, Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield has made 37 dividend payments, with 20 of those reflecting increases in the dividend amount.

Dividend Payment History

VDY.TO has a strong dividend payment history, having made 37 payments since its launch. The ETF pays dividends monthly, with the latest payment being CA$0.177 CAD. This consistency is a key feature for investors looking for regular income.

Dividend Increases

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Along with regular payments, VDY.TO has shown a positive trend in dividend increases, with 20 raises noted throughout its history. This reflects a commitment to enhancing shareholder value, which is attractive for long-term investors.

Recent Dividend Details

The most recent dividend was declared on July 10, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of July 17, 2026, and a payment date set for July 24, 2026. This ongoing commitment to dividend payments reinforces the ETF's appeal for income-focused investors.


Dividend calendar

TickerVDY.TO
AmountCA$0.177
Ex-dividend2026-07-17
Record2026-07-17
Payment2026-07-24
Declared2026-07-10
Trailing yield304.00%
Stock pageVDY.TO dividend history

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Published: July 24, 2026
Last Updated: July 24, 2026

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