VGHY Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield
VGHY has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 3.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYS NYSE ETF PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGL NASDAQ ETF Fallen Angel High Yield Bond |
3,097 M | 12.69% | 100.0% |
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1,739 M | 15.90% | 98.6% |
| FALN NASDAQ ETF Fallen Angels USD Bond |
1,637 M | 12.28% | 100.0% |
| HYLB NYSE ETF USD High Yield Corporate |
3,542 M | 8.14% | 100.0% |
| SHYG NYSE ETF 0-5 Year High Yield |
7,620 M | 8.92% | 100.0% |
| FDHY NYSE ETF Fidelity High Yield Factor |
569 M | 8.79% | 100.0% |
| YLD NYSE ETF Principal Active High Yield |
567 M | 6.98% | 100.0% |
| USHY BATS ETF Broad USD High Yield |
29,209 M | 5.77% | 100.0% |
| HYG NYSE ETF High Yield Corporate Bond |
15,842 M | 5.95% | 98.8% |
| HYDB BATS ETF Edge High Yield Defensive |
1,622 M | 6.12% | 100.0% |
VGHY Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 0.7 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 0.378 | +0.3% | 0.51% | |||
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | 0.377 | +3.3% | 0.51% | |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | 0.365 | -10.8% | 0.49% | |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | 0.409 | +23.6% | 0.55% | |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | 0.331 | -9.8% | 0.44% | |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | 0.367 | +2.5% | 0.49% | |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | 0.358 | +10.2% | 0.48% | |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | 0.325 | -25.6% | 0.43% | |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | 0.437 | 0% | 0.58% |
VGHY Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, VGHY's dividend yield is 4.48%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.35 USD by the current share price of 74.22.
As of July 2026, VGHY paid a dividend of 3.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-01 and the payout was 0.378 USD.
VGHY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VGHY has issued 9 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-01.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VGHY for the next payments are between 0.042 (-88.9%) and 0.314 (-16.9%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.88%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.378 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for High-Yield Active (VGHY) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for High-Yield Active (VGHY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VGHY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.76% per year. Weak growth: VGHY's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
VGHY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.66%. If you bought VGHY's shares at 71.88 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.66% of your original purchase price.
VGHY Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: High-Yield Active has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
VGHY's 4.48% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VGHY is unknown.
VGHY's Overall Dividend Rating is 32.33%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-25 04:32 UTC