Dividend history
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield
VDY.TO
Recent payments
$0.2110CAD
Ex: Aug 21, 2026
Pay: Aug 28
$0.1770CAD
Ex: Jul 17, 2026
Pay: Jul 24
$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 Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield has increased its monthly dividend.
As of August 24, 2026, the Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield (VDY.TO) has raised its monthly dividend to CA$0.211 per share, up from CA$0.177. This change shows the fund's commitment to delivering value to its investors.
Investor takeaway: The increase from CA$0.177 to CA$0.211 highlights the ETF's strategy to boost shareholder returns. This update is particularly relevant for Canadian retail investors using registered accounts like TFSA or RRSP.
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Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield
VDY.TO
VDY.TO
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$8.96B
Div. yield
298.00%
52W high
$79.07
52W low
$53.08
Beta
0.84
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New Dividend Amount vs. Prior
The new dividend is CA$0.211, an increase from CA$0.177, reflecting a significant boost in shareholder returns.
Dividend Details
The Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield has declared a new monthly dividend of CA$0.211, effective for payment on August 28, 2026. This increase from CA$0.177 shows the ETF's strong performance and its focus on providing returns to investors. Both the ex-dividend date and record date for this payment are set for August 21, 2026.
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Historical Context
The Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield has a solid track record of consistent dividend payments, with 38 payments made over about 3.1 years. Out of these, 21 have been increases, demonstrating a trend of growing returns for shareholders. This latest increase continues the pattern of enhancing dividends for investors.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | VDY.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.211 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-08-21 |
| Record | 2026-08-21 |
| Payment | 2026-08-28 |
| Declared | 2026-08-14 |
| Trailing yield | 298.00% |
| Stock page | VDY.TO dividend history |
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