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TL;DR
- Yes. VTI pays a dividend four times a year, usually in late March, June, September and December.
- The last four payments came to about $3.95 a share, a yield of about 1.1%.
- The latest was $0.9555 a share, paid on September 30, 2026. The next should come in late December.
- LemonTrades tells you what moved the market, and why, as it happens, whichever funds you own.
VTI holds nearly every US stock, and passes on the dividends those companies pay.
How much would you get?
| If you own | A year, at the last four payments | Per quarter, roughly |
|---|---|---|
| 10 shares | $39.50 | $9.88 |
| 100 shares | $395 | $99 |
| 1,000 shares | $3,950 | $988 |
| $10,000 worthat about 1.1% | About $110 | About $27 |
The date that matters
To get a payment, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on or after that date, and that payment goes to the seller. The share price tends to fall by about the dividend that day, so buying just before it doesn’t earn you free money.
Should you reinvest?
Most brokers will buy more shares with your dividends for free, and that’s how small payments compound over decades. In a regular account, you’ll owe tax on them each year even if you reinvest, usually at the lower qualified dividend rate.
VTI against other funds
VTI’s yield is low because many of its biggest holdings are growth companies that pay little or nothing. It’s close to the S&P 500’s. See does VOO pay dividends and does QQQ pay dividends. For more income, SCHD pays a much higher yield. New to funds? See what an ETF is.
Sources
Education, not financial or tax advice. See our disclaimer.
