VEMPX Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VEMPX) pays a $4.62 annual dividend ($1.06 quarterly), yielding 1.02% at $454.51/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-24. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 1.02%

Annual Dividend: $4.62 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-24

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 16

About Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares Dividend

The Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares dividend comes from a fund holding roughly 3,000 U.S. mid- and small-cap stocks, covering about one-fourth of the total U.S. stock market by value. VEMPX currently yields 1.02%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $4.6208 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 24, 2026, with the last quarterly payment at $1.0568 per share. At a beta of 1.131, this fund carries more price volatility than the broader market, which shapes its appeal for growth-oriented dividend investors rather than pure income seekers.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares pays out dividends as a pass-through of income generated by its approximately 3,000 underlying holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares dividend safety depends on the aggregate income produced by those mid- and small-cap stocks, which can fluctuate more than large-cap equivalents given the fund's stated focus on historically more volatile market segments. The most significant pressure point is that exposure: in years when smaller companies cut or reduce their own distributions, the fund's per-share payout reflects that directly, as seen in the 2022 data.

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VEMPX) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares dividend history shows a CAGR of 6.2% per year from 2016 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $2.6130 to $4.4955 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 18.0% in 2018. Growth has not been linear: 2019 saw a slight dip from $3.1410 to $3.1170, and 2022 recorded a lower figure, though that year carries an incomplete data flag.

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+15.5%	$2.91 (2022)	$4.50 (2025)
5-Year	+6.0%	$3.35 (2020)	$4.50 (2025)
10-Year	+7.5%	$2.17 (2015)	$4.50 (2025)

Is Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares a Good Dividend Stock?

VEMPX fits dividend investors who want broad U.S. equity exposure and are willing to accept a low yield in exchange for diversification across roughly 3,000 mid- and small-cap stocks. The current yield of 1.02% is classified as low (below 2%), though it sits above the fund's own 5-year average of 0.85%, meaning income has actually improved relative to recent norms. Three consecutive years of dividend increases add a modest growth angle, and the 6.2% CAGR since 2016 shows the payout has outpaced inflation over time. The trade-off is clear: a beta of 1.131 means price swings are amplified, and the yield alone does not make a strong income case.

Recent Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-24	$1.0568
2026-03-24	$1.2374
2025-12-22	$1.2370
2025-09-24	$1.0896
2025-06-26	$1.0090
2025-03-25	$1.1599
2024-12-23	$1.0956
2024-09-27	$0.9280
2024-06-28	$1.0502
2024-03-22	$0.8790

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$2.2942
2025	$4.4955
2024	$3.9528
2023	$3.9480
2022	$2.9140

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VEMPX pay dividends?

Yes, Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VEMPX) pays a $1.06 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 1.02%.

How often does Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares pay dividends?

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend was $1.0568 per share, and the next ex-dividend date is June 24, 2026.

What is Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares's current dividend yield?

The current VEMPX dividend yield is 1.02%, which is above the fund's 5-year average yield of 0.85%. That means income relative to price is higher now than it has been on average over the past five years.

Has Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares ever cut its dividend?

Within the available history, 2019 saw a slight year-over-year dip from $3.1410 to $3.1170, and 2022 shows a lower figure though that year is flagged as incomplete data. The history window runs from 2016 to 2025, so no claim can be made about periods outside that range.

How fast has Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares grown its dividend?

VEMPX has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% per year from 2016 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $2.6130 to $4.4955 over that nine-year window.

Is Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares a good dividend stock for income investors?

As an income stock, VEMPX offers a low yield of 1.02%, which limits its appeal for investors who prioritize current income. Its 6.2% dividend CAGR since 2016 makes it more relevant for investors who value payout growth alongside broad mid- and small-cap equity exposure.

Why is Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares dividend yield low?

The yield is low because VEMPX holds mid- and small-cap growth-oriented stocks that tend to retain earnings rather than pay large dividends. The fund's income is a pass-through of what those roughly 3,000 underlying companies distribute, which keeps the aggregate yield modest.

How does Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 1.02% is above the 5-year average of 0.85%, so the fund is paying out more relative to its price than it has historically. That gap is modest but real for income-focused comparisons.

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