VABS is Virtus's Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF (Securitized Bond - Diversified). Trading at $24.11. Current dividend yield: 4.87%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.17 |
| Current yield | 4.87% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 21, 2026(in 17 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1213 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 28.38% |
| Expense ratio | 0.39% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $79M |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | $0.1213 |
| 2026-07-20 | $0.0907 |
| 2026-06-22 | $0.0791 |
| 2026-05-20 | $0.0979 |
| 2026-04-20 | $0.1007 |
| 2026-03-20 | $0.0958 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.1070 |
| 2026-01-20 | $0.0526 |
About VABS
The fund's sub-adviser, seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in asset-backed securities ("ABS") and mortgage-backed securities ("MBS"), including commercial MBS and residential MBS. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest not less than 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in investment grade tranches of ABS and MBS, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such investments.
Frequently asked
What is VABS's dividend yield?
VABS (Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 4.87%, which works out to about $1.17 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is VABS's next ex-dividend date?
VABS's next ex-dividend date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 17 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did VABS last pay a dividend?
VABS's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 27, 2026.
How often does VABS pay dividends?
VABS pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is VABS growing its dividend?
VABS has been growing its dividend at a 28.38% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.