VSMGX Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard LifeStrategy Moderate Growth Fund (VSMGX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VSMGX's current 4.92% yield and 7.0% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 4.92%
Annual Dividend: $1.80 per share
Share Price: $36.70
VSMGX DRIP Calculator
Model VSMGX 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): 7.0% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in VSMGX 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in VSMGX on 2016-08-31 would be worth $2,196.81 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 119.7%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,983.29 (98.3% return). Reinvesting dividends added $213.52 in extra value.
Starting share price: $24.4 — Current share price: $36.95
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is VSMGX's current dividend yield?
- VSMGX (Vanguard LifeStrategy Moderate Growth Fund) currently has a dividend yield of 4.92%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $492 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much VSMGX do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VSMGX at its current yield of 4.92%, you would need approximately $243,902 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does VSMGX pay monthly dividends?
- VSMGX pays dividends semi-annually. See the full payment history on the VSMGX stock page.
- Is VSMGX's dividend safe?
- Payout ratio data is not available for VSMGX. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.
- What is VSMGX's dividend growth rate?
- VSMGX's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 7.0% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in VSMGX 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in VSMGX on 2016-08-31 would be worth approximately $2,196.81 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 119.7% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,983.29 — meaning DRIP added $213.52 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the VSMGX dividend page.