Vanguard ETF dividends to be paid today

Vanguard will pay investors their latest dividends today.

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Vanguard will pay the latest distributions (dividends) to investors in their ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) today.

This includes investors who hold the most popular ASX ETF in the market, the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS).

Investors participating in the distribution reinvestment plan (DRP) for any of these ASX ETFs will receive their new allocations today.

Here are the final distribution amounts for investors receiving cash dividends, and the DRP prices for those who are reinvesting.

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Own Vanguard ETFs? Here's how much you'll get today

VAS ETF, which tracks the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO), will pay 84.788 cents per unit. The DRP price is $40.5596.

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY), which tracks the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index, will pay 81.1358 cents per unit. The DRP price is $81.548.

Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (ASX: VAF) will pay 29.4897 cents per unit. This ASX ETF tracks the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index. The DRP price is $44.9409.

The Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF (ASX: VAP) will pay 50.5047 cents per unit. This ASX ETF allows investors exposure to bricks and mortar via the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index. The DRP price is $83.3674.

What about ETFs holding international shares?

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) is the largest exchange-traded fund holding diversified international shares on the ASX. It provides exposure to 1,500 stocks in developed nations ex-Australia.

ASX VGS will pay 39.4131 cents per unit in dividends. The DRP price is $143.2044.

The Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG) will pay 64.6897 cents per unit. This ASX ETF provides exposure to 16,000 ASX and international shares. The DRP price is $70.7673.

Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (ASX: VEQ), which tracks the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, will pay 27.0768 cents per unit. The DRP price is $85.3474.

The Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (ASX: VISM), which tracks the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, will pay 176.7237 cents per unit. The DRP price is $70.6349.

Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (ASX: VESG) will pay 43.9277 cents per unit. This ASX ETF tracks the FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars. The DRP price is $102.14.

Vanguard S&P 500 US Shares Index ETF (ASX: V500) tracks the US benchmark S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX).

ASX V500 will pay 2.6468 cents per unit in dividends. The DRP price is $48.9889.

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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