Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF: Dividend Information and Performance

ETF Overview

The Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF Distributing (VWRL) is a popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the FTSE All-World index. This index comprises over 3,000 stocks from developed and emerging markets worldwide, providing investors with diversified exposure to global equities.

Dividend Performance

VWRL is a dividend-paying ETF, and its dividend history is as follows:

Previous Dividend

• 3849c per share
• Paid two months ago

Upcoming Dividend

• Expected to go ex-dividend in 11 days

Dividend Yield and Payout

The fund's dividend yield is currently 1.56%. This means that for every GBP 100 invested in VWRL, investors can expect to receive GBP 1.56 in annual dividend income.

VWRL has a forward annual payout of GBP 1.99 per share, which is the amount that the fund is expected to pay out in dividends over the next year.

Dividend Growth Rate

The fund's dividend growth rate has been negative in recent years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -135% and -104% over the past five and three years, respectively.

Aristocrat Status

VWRL is not considered a dividend aristocrat as it has not increased its dividend for at least 25 consecutive years.

Conclusion

The Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF Distributing is a popular ETF that offers investors diversified exposure to global equities. The fund's dividend yield is currently 1.56%, and it has a forward annual payout of GBP 1.99 per share. However, the fund's dividend growth rate has been negative in recent years, and it is not considered a dividend aristocrat.