Vanguard FTSE All-World EX-US Small-Cap Index Fund
VSSDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | $0.86 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 |
| December 23, 2025 | $3.35 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 |
| September 23, 2025 | $0.76 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 |
| June 24, 2025 | $0.74 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 |
| December 24, 2024 | $2.54 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Vanguard FTSE All-World EX-US Small-Cap Index Fund has rewarded shareholders with 52 dividend payments over the past 17 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held VSS shares during this period received a total of $51.40 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.86/share was paid 25 days ago, on June 23, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: VSS currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.79%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2009, the dividend payout has grown by 57.0%, from $0.55 to $0.86.
Company News
The article compares two Vanguard international ETFs: VXUS (Total International Stock ETF) and VSS (FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF). Both offer low fees and broad international exposure, but VSS focuses on small-cap stocks and has delivered higher annualized returns (9.79% since 2009) compared to VXUS (6.73% since 2011), though with greater v...
International small-cap stocks were hit hard during the Iran-U.S. war, dropping nearly 12% from late February through March due to energy shocks and geopolitical concerns. However, they have since rebounded strongly, recovering most losses. The Vanguard FTSE All-World Ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) is highlighted as an attractive long-term buy opportu...
The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. Small-Cap Index ETF (VSS) offers investors exposure to international small-cap stocks at attractive valuations. With a 0.06% expense ratio and holdings across 4,950 companies with no single stock exceeding 0.23% of assets, the ETF provides broad diversification. International small-caps trade at 1.6x book value...
The article recommends nine international ETFs for portfolio diversification beyond U.S. stocks, citing geopolitical risks and tariff disruptions. It highlights ETFs offering dividend income, broad market exposure, and emerging market opportunities, with particular emphasis on Vanguard and iShares funds as accessible alternatives to traditional S...
The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) is recommended as a strong investment choice for 2025-2026, having returned nearly 30% in 2025 and outperforming domestic small-cap indexes. The ETF benefits from international equity momentum, particularly Japanese stocks, holds 4,827 diversified stocks, and charges a low 0.08% annual fee.
