VNQ dividend calculator
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
Current price $100.05
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Distribution yield3.53%
Moderate yield
Distribution frequencyQuarterly
Next payment expected around 13 October 2026 (estimate)
Yearly fee (TER)0.13%
The yearly cost baked into your returns
ETF quality95/100
Excellent on our cost, process and income checks
What's inside VNQ?
Top holdings
- Vanguard Real Estate II Index14.5%
- Welltower Inc7.7%
- Prologis Inc7.1%
- Equinix Inc5.6%
- American Tower Corp4.7%
Top sectors
- Real Estate97.3%
- Basic Materials1.1%
- Cash & Others0.6%
VNQ vs similar income ETFs
| Share | Yield | Yearly fee (TER) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VNQVanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.53% | 0.13% | This page |
| UKRE.LiShares MSCI Target UK Real Estate UCITS ETF | 6.48% | 0.40% | Calculate → |
| IUKP.LiShares UK Property UCITS ETF | 4.15% | 0.40% | Calculate → |
| IUSP.LiShares US Property Yield UCITS ETF | 2.88% | 0.40% | Calculate → |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does VNQ pay per share?
- Over the last year Vanguard Real Estate ETF paid out about $3.47 per share, distributed quarterly.
- When is the next VNQ distribution?
- Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 29 September 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not an announcement.
- What does VNQ hold?
- Its biggest positions right now are Vanguard Real Estate II Index, Welltower Inc and Prologis Inc. The VNQ inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.
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