When it comes to ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Vanguard is the provider that investors seem to pay the most attention to. That's probably due to the fact that Vanguard runs the ASX's most popular ETF by a mile – the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS).
But it's not just the VAS ETF that ASX investors are drawn to. Many other Vanguard ETFs, such as the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) and the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY), are also highly sought after.
That's why the announcement that Vanguard has just made on the ASX will be closely scrutinised around the proverbial water cooler.
Yep, Vanguard has just informed investors how much they can expect to be paid when the latest round of dividend distributions is due to be doled out.
Most of Vanguard's ETFs pay out quarterly dividend distributions. The latest distribution amounts reflect these funds' payments for the quarter ending 30 September. These are set to be distributed on 17 October next month. That's with an ex-distribution date of 2 October.
Let's get straight to the ASX's most popular ETF with VAS.
What will Vanguard's ETFs be paying out next?
So the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF's next dividend distribution will be worth 129.25 cents per share. Investors might be a little disappointed by this distribution, considering its corresponding payment last year came to a total of $1.45 per share. It will bring VAS's annual total to $3.51, which gives VAS units a dividend yield of 3.98% at current pricing.
Lovers of the Vanguard International Shares ETF might be a little more impressed with what Vanguard had to say this morning. The fund provider revealed that the latest VGS dividend distribution will come in at 67.38 cents per unit. That's a healthy rise over last year's corresponding payment of 34.83 cents per unit. This will result in a divided distribution yield of 2.18% for this ETF at current pricing.
Another popular ETF worth discussing is the Vanguard Diversified High Growth ETF (ASX: VDHG). This 'ETF of ETFs' has been growing in popularity in recent months as investors seek out funds offering massive diversification.
In VDHG's case, Vanguard has unveiled the next dividend distribution of 45.47 cents per share. Again, that is an increase (though a slight one) over 2022's equivalent payment of 42.87 cents per share. This will result in a distribution yield of 2.84%.
Turning to the Vanguard High Yield ETF, these investors might once again be relieved by what the fund provider revealed. VHY investors will bag a September distribution worth 130.56 cents per share next month. That's a slight improvement over the 128.22 cents per unit payment that was paid this time last year. This will result in a distribution yield of 5.13% at today's pricing.
So a bit of a mixed bag in what Vanguard has revealed today. No doubt some investors will be disappointed, while others will be delighted.
