VSMAX Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSMAX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VSMAX's current 1.17% yield and 4.2% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 1.17%
Annual Dividend: $1.72 per share
Share Price: $146.65
VSMAX DRIP Calculator
Model VSMAX 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): 4.2% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in VSMAX 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in VSMAX on 2016-08-31 would be worth $2,900.1 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 190%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,727.08 (172.7% return). Reinvesting dividends added $173.02 in extra value.
Starting share price: $58.59 — Current share price: $146.65
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is VSMAX's current dividend yield?
- VSMAX (Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares) currently has a dividend yield of 1.17%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $117 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much VSMAX do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VSMAX at its current yield of 1.17%, you would need approximately $1,025,641 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does VSMAX pay monthly dividends?
- No, VSMAX pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is VSMAX's dividend safe?
- Payout ratio data is not available for VSMAX. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.
- What is VSMAX's dividend growth rate?
- VSMAX's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 4.2% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in VSMAX 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in VSMAX on 2016-08-31 would be worth approximately $2,900.1 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 190% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,727.08 — meaning DRIP added $173.02 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the VSMAX dividend page.