VFIRX Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard Short Term Treasury Fund (VFIRX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VFIRX's current 3.88% yield.
Dividend Yield: 3.88%
Annual Dividend: $0.38 per share
Share Price: $9.76
VFIRX DRIP Calculator
Model VFIRX dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
What If You Invested $1,000 in VFIRX 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in VFIRX on 2016-09-30 would be worth $1,153.42 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 15.3%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,132.56 (13.3% return). Reinvesting dividends added $20.86 in extra value.
Starting share price: $10.76 — Current share price: $9.76
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is VFIRX's current dividend yield?
- VFIRX (Vanguard Short Term Treasury Fund) currently has a dividend yield of 3.88%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $388 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much VFIRX do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VFIRX at its current yield of 3.88%, you would need approximately $309,278 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does VFIRX pay monthly dividends?
- Yes, VFIRX pays dividends monthly, making it popular with income investors who want regular cash flow.
- Is VFIRX's dividend safe?
- Payout ratio data is not available for VFIRX. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.
- What is VFIRX's dividend growth rate?
- We don't have enough historical data to calculate a reliable dividend growth rate for VFIRX. You can set a custom growth rate in the calculator above.
- What would $1,000 invested in VFIRX 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in VFIRX on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $1,153.42 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 15.3% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,132.56 — meaning DRIP added $20.86 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the VFIRX dividend page.