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VFSUX Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares (VFSUX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VFSUX's current 4.78% yield and 21.0% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 4.78%

Annual Dividend: $0.49 per share

Share Price: $10.30

VFSUX DRIP Calculator

Model VFSUX 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): 21.0% per year

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

A $1,000 investment in VFSUX on 2016-09-30 would be worth $1,283.49 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 28.3%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,242.22 (24.2% return). Reinvesting dividends added $41.27 in extra value.

Starting share price: $10.78 — Current share price: $10.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VFSUX's current dividend yield?

VFSUX (Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares) currently has a dividend yield of 4.78%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $478 per year in dividend income before taxes.

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

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VFSUX at its current yield of 4.78%, you would need approximately $251,046 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does VFSUX pay monthly dividends?

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

Is VFSUX's dividend safe?

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

What is VFSUX's dividend growth rate?

VFSUX's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 21.0% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

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

A $1,000 investment in VFSUX on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $1,283.49 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 28.3% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,242.22 — meaning DRIP added $41.27 in extra value.

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