VPU Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VPU's current 2.65% yield and 3.6% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 2.65%
Annual Dividend: $5.17 per share
Share Price: $195.22
VPU DRIP Calculator
Model VPU 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): 3.6% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in VPU 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in VPU on 2016-06-30 would be worth $2,436.65 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 143.7%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,161.32 (116.1% return). Reinvesting dividends added $275.33 in extra value.
Starting share price: $114.5 — Current share price: $197.54
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is VPU's current dividend yield?
- VPU (Vanguard Utilities ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 2.65%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $265 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much VPU do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VPU at its current yield of 2.65%, you would need approximately $452,830 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does VPU pay monthly dividends?
- No, VPU pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is VPU's dividend safe?
- Payout ratio data is not available for VPU. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.
- What is VPU's dividend growth rate?
- VPU's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 3.6% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in VPU 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in VPU on 2016-06-30 would be worth approximately $2,436.65 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 143.7% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,161.32 — meaning DRIP added $275.33 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the VPU dividend page.