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VDC Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VDC's current 2.05% yield and 2.2% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 2.05%

Annual Dividend: $0.00 per share

Share Price: $237.63

VDC DRIP Calculator

Model VDC dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 2.2% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in VDC 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in VDC on 2016-09-30 would be worth $2,109.79 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 111%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,961.51 (96.2% return). Reinvesting dividends added $148.28 in extra value.

Starting share price: $136.88 — Current share price: $225.05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VDC's current dividend yield?

VDC (Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares) currently has a dividend yield of 2.05%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $205 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much VDC do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VDC at its current yield of 2.05%, you would need approximately $585,366 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does VDC pay monthly dividends?

No, VDC pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.

Is VDC's dividend safe?

Payout ratio data is not available for VDC. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.

What is VDC's dividend growth rate?

VDC's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.2% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in VDC 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in VDC on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $2,109.79 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 111% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,961.51 — meaning DRIP added $148.28 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the VDC dividend page.