Dividend history
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
VFV.TO
Recent payments
$0.4078CAD
Ex: Sep 28, 2026
Pay: Oct 6
$0.3954CAD
Ex: Jun 26, 2026
$0.4239CAD
Ex: Mar 27, 2026
$0.3929CAD
Ex: Dec 30, 2025
$0.3674CAD
Ex: Sep 29, 2025
$0.3692CAD
Ex: Jun 30, 2025
$0.3981CAD
Ex: Mar 27, 2025
Pay: Apr 3
$0.4002CAD
Ex: Dec 30, 2024
Pay: Jan 7
$0.3567CAD
Ex: Sep 27, 2024
Pay: Oct 7
$0.3767CAD
Ex: Jun 28, 2024
Pay: Jul 8
The Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF has raised its dividend.
The Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV.TO) is increasing its quarterly dividend to CA$0.4078, up from CA$0.3954. This change shows the ETF's commitment to providing value to its investors.
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
VFV.TO
VFV.TO
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$36.41B
Div. yield
84.00%
52W high
$194.54
52W low
$155.29
Beta
0.99
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Investor takeaway: The new dividend of CA$0.4078 is a solid increase from the previous CA$0.3954, which could be appealing to Canadian retail investors seeking dividend income.
New Dividend Amount: CA$0.4078
This increase of CA$0.0124 per share indicates a positive trend in the ETF's distribution policy.
Dividend Details
The Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF's new quarterly dividend of CA$0.4078 will take effect for the upcoming payment on October 6, 2026. The previous dividend was CA$0.3954, marking an increase of CA$0.0124 per share. This adjustment reflects the ETF's strategy to boost returns for its shareholders.
Payment and Record Dates
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The ex-dividend date for this payment was September 28, 2026. Investors need to hold shares before this date to qualify for the dividend. The record date is also September 28, 2026, which aligns with the ex-dividend date. The announcement for this increase was made on September 21, 2026.
Historical Context
The Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments, with 13 payments made over the last three years. This latest increase is the sixth raise during this period, highlighting a positive trend in the ETF's dividend policy.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | VFV.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.4078 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-09-28 |
| Record | 2026-09-28 |
| Payment | 2026-10-06 |
| Declared | 2026-09-21 |
| Trailing yield | 84.00% |
| Stock page | VFV.TO dividend history |
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