Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Dividend: What is its Yield?
Investors looking to tap into the U.S. stock market might want to consider the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), a popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&P 500 index. This index contains approximately 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S.
If you're thinking of investing in VOO, it's essential to note that to receive the dividend, investors must own VOO shares before the ex-dividend date, which is currently set for Sept. 29, with the payable date scheduled for Oct. 1, according to Vanguard. Purchasing shares on or after the ex-dividend date means the previous owner will receive the dividend instead.
As of Sept. 19, 2025, VOO's dividend yield stands at 1.18%, offering an annual dividend of $6.93 per share. While not primarily a dividend-focused ETF, VOO does contain blue-chip stocks, some of which are reliable dividend payers. However, it's important to note that VOO also holds tech stocks such as Netflix (NFLX) and Tesla (TSLA), which don't pay dividends.
In the past year, VOO has returned 14.68%, making it a strong performer in the market. The ETF boasts an expense ratio of 0.03%, which is relatively low compared to other ETFs. As of writing, VOO manages over $600 billion in assets, making it the largest S&P 500 ETF.
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It's also worth mentioning that all of the dividend aristocrats, companies that have raised their dividends at least once a year for at least 25 years, are S&P 500 members, giving VOO exposure to all of them. However, for those seeking higher dividend yields, there are other, more specialized high-dividend ETFs, such as the Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF (RDIV), which currently pays more than twice the yield of VOO.
The author of this article owned shares of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF at the time of publication. As always, it's crucial to conduct your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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