Vanguard reveals next lot of dividends for VAS and other ASX ETFs

Vanguard has revealed the final distribution amounts for its ASX ETFs and when it will pay investors.

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Vanguard has announced the final distribution (dividend) amounts for scores of its ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The ETF provider will pay investors next Monday, 19 January.

Let's take a look.

Next round of dividends for Vanguard ASX ETF investors

Here is a summary of the dividends that Vanguard will pay to investors holding some of its most popular products on 19 January.

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS), which seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO) before fees, will pay a dividend of 82.08 AU cents per unit.

The Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY) tracks the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index. The ASX VHY will pay 65.83 AU cents per unit.

The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) provides exposure to about 1,500 businesses in developed nations outside Australia. This ETF will pay a dividend of 47.36 AU cents per unit.

The Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF (ASX: VSO) will pay 129.60 AU cents per unit. The VSO tracks the MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index.

The Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (ASX: VEQ) provides exposure to about 1,300 companies listed in major European markets. It tracks the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before fees. It will pay 61.60 AU cents per unit.

The Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (ASX: VAF) tracks the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before fees. It will pay a dividend of 42.44 AU cents per unit.

The Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF (ASX: VAP) tracks the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before fees. It will pay 45.61 AU cents per unit.

The Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (ASX: VGE), which tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before fees, will pay 132.88 AU cents per unit.

The Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF (ASX: VETH) tracks the FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index before fees. It will pay 55.39 AU cents per unit.

The Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (ASX: VISM) will pay a dividend of 85.44 AU cents per unit. The VISM ETF tracks the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before fees.

Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF (ASX: VLC), which tracks the MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index, will pay a dividend of 63.34 AU cents per unit.

Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has positions in Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF and Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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