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VFISX Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares (VFISX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VFISX's current 3.78% yield.

Dividend Yield: 3.78%

Annual Dividend: $0.37 per share

Share Price: $9.76

VFISX DRIP Calculator

Model VFISX 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 VFISX 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in VFISX on 2016-09-30 would be worth $1,154.52 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 15.5%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,133.77 (13.4% return). Reinvesting dividends added $20.75 in extra value.

Starting share price: $10.76 — Current share price: $9.76

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VFISX's current dividend yield?

VFISX (Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Fund Investor Shares) currently has a dividend yield of 3.78%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $378 per year in dividend income before taxes.

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

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VFISX at its current yield of 3.78%, you would need approximately $317,460 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does VFISX pay monthly dividends?

Yes, VFISX pays dividends monthly, making it popular with income investors who want regular cash flow.

Is VFISX's dividend safe?

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

What is VFISX's dividend growth rate?

We don't have enough historical data to calculate a reliable dividend growth rate for VFISX. You can set a custom growth rate in the calculator above.

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

A $1,000 investment in VFISX on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $1,154.52 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 15.5% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,133.77 — meaning DRIP added $20.75 in extra value.

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