VFIAX Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFIAX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VFIAX's current 1.04% yield and 5.4% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 1.04%
Annual Dividend: $7.12 per share
Share Price: $686.49
VFIAX DRIP Calculator
Model VFIAX 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): 5.4% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in VFIAX 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in VFIAX on 2016-06-30 would be worth $4,190.64 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 319.1%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $3,841.55 (284.2% return). Reinvesting dividends added $349.09 in extra value.
Starting share price: $193.66 — Current share price: $687.36
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is VFIAX's current dividend yield?
- VFIAX (Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares) currently has a dividend yield of 1.04%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $104 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much VFIAX do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VFIAX at its current yield of 1.04%, you would need approximately $1,153,846 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does VFIAX pay monthly dividends?
- No, VFIAX pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is VFIAX's dividend safe?
- Payout ratio data is not available for VFIAX. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.
- What is VFIAX's dividend growth rate?
- VFIAX's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 5.4% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in VFIAX 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in VFIAX on 2016-06-30 would be worth approximately $4,190.64 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 319.1% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $3,841.55 — meaning DRIP added $349.09 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the VFIAX dividend page.