Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
VGKDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | $1.20 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 |
| March 24, 2026 | $0.38 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 |
| December 23, 2025 | $0.78 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 |
| September 23, 2025 | $0.21 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 |
| June 24, 2025 | $1.11 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF has rewarded shareholders with 61 dividend payments over the past 19 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held VGK shares during this period received a total of $39.09 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.20/share was paid 25 days ago, on June 23, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: VGK currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.90%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has decreased by 49.1%, from $2.36 to $1.20.
Company News
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