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Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield (VDY.TO) pays CA$0.211 on 2026-08-28

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Dividend history

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield

VDY.TO

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$0.000$0.117$0.2342025-06-02: $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: $0.17702026-08-21: $0.2110Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Recent payments

$0.2110CAD

Ex: Aug 21, 2026

Pay: Aug 28

Monthly

$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

The upcoming payment is just three days away.

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield (VDY.TO) will pay a dividend of CA$0.211 on August 28, 2026. To qualify for this payment, investors needed to own shares before the ex-dividend date of August 21, 2026.

Investor takeaway: This monthly dividend shows the fund's commitment to providing income. With 38 payments over about 3.1 years and 21 increases, VDY is a solid choice for those looking for dividend income.

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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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$9.10 (13.57%)
120 day period
$65.30$72.15$79.00Mar 4May 29Aug 24

Market cap

$8.96B

Div. yield

298.00%

52W high

$79.07

52W low

$53.17

Beta

0.84

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Upcoming Dividend Payment Details

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield will distribute CA$0.211 per share on August 28, 2026.

Dividend Payment Overview

This upcoming dividend of CA$0.211 is part of Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield's monthly schedule. It's important for investors seeking regular income. The fund has a strong track record, with 38 payments in the last 3.1 years, showing its reliability in providing dividends.

Ex-Dividend and Record Dates

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To qualify for the upcoming dividend, investors had to buy shares before the ex-dividend date of August 21, 2026. The record date, which confirms who is eligible for the dividend, was also August 21, 2026. This is standard practice in dividend-paying investments, ensuring that only shareholders on the record date receive the payment.

Historical Context

Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield has a history of increasing its dividend payments, with 21 increases noted. The previous dividend was CA$0.177, showing growth in what shareholders receive. This trend is attractive for investors looking for a steady income stream.

Dividend calendar

TickerVDY.TO
AmountCA$0.211
Ex-dividend2026-08-21
Record2026-08-21
Payment2026-08-28
Declared2026-08-14
Trailing yield298.00%
Stock pageVDY.TO dividend history

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Published: August 25, 2026
Last Updated: August 25, 2026
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