Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 1.40% ($3.17 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 24, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 26, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $4.60B. Review VAW dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

VAW fund composition

VAW holds 115 positions, with 56.6% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.09%, and manages $4.50B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
LINLinde PLC15.08%
NEMNewmont Corp6.88%
FCXFreeport-McMoRan Inc6.12%
SHWSherwin-Williams Co/The5.45%
ECLEcolab Inc4.80%
CRHCRH PLC4.33%
APDAir Products and Chemicals Inc4.06%
NUENucor Corp3.89%
CTVACorteva Inc3.59%
VMCVulcan Materials Co2.38%

Sector allocation

Basic Materials88.6%Consumer Cyclical10.1%Industrials0.7%Healthcare0.6%Technology0.1%Consumer Defensive0.0%Energy0.0%Cash & Others0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)

What is Vanguard Materials ETF's dividend yield?
Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.40%, which works out to $3.17 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Materials ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was June 24, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is June 26, 2026.
How many years has Vanguard Materials ETF increased its dividend?
Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does Vanguard Materials ETF invest in?
This exchange-traded fund aims to mirror the financial performance of a reference index that gauges the returns of corporations operating in the basic materials industry. It operates with a passive management approach, primarily by fully replicating the index's portfolio; however, a sampling method may be used if necessitated by regulatory or practical limitations. The fund's investments include stocks of companies engaged in the extraction or initial processing of raw resources.