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Vanguard 500 Index Fund (VFIAX) Dividend Analysis

Comprehensive dividend yield, safety, growth, and income analysis for VFIAX.

Vanguard 500 Index Fund (VFIAX) pays a modest 0.27% dividend yield, or $1.87 per share annually at a stock price of $707.16. Dividend growth has been steady, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.5% and a 5-year CAGR of 5.7% (10-year: 6.0%).

Dividend Overview

Vanguard 500 Index Fund (VFIAX) pays a modest 0.27% dividend yield, or $1.87 per share annually at a stock price of $707.16.

Dividend Yield
0.27%
Annual Dividend
$1.87
Share Price
$707.16
Ex-Dividend Date
Consecutive Years
0 yrs
Sector

Dividend Safety

Unknown

Insufficient data to assess dividend safety.

DRIP Projection

$10,000 invested in VFIAX with dividends reinvested would grow to approximately $10,353 after 10 years, generating roughly $48/year in dividend income. This projection assumes the current 0.27% yield and a 5.7% annual dividend growth rate with all dividends reinvested.

YearPortfolio ValueAnnual IncomeTotal Return
Year 1$10,027$28+0%
Year 5$10,150$36+2%
Year 10$10,353$48+4%
Year 15$10,625$65+6%
Year 20$10,997$89+10%

Assumes constant share price and reinvestment at current price. Actual results will vary. Try our DRIP Calculator for a customized projection with real historical data.

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