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VNQ

Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares

VNQ

ETF · ETF · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.72%

Annual Dividend

$3.33

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

5.5%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Summary

As of September 2026, Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares (VNQ) yields 3.72% ($3.33 per share annually). 1 years of dividend growth.

Is VNQ a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares (VNQ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.72% ($3.33/yr), with 1 year of growth. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Strong 5.5% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.72%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$3.33
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
28.7
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
—
Dividend Safety
—
Ever Cut?
—
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