Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares (VEXRX) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares (VEXRX) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ. It pays a current dividend yield of 6.68% ($8.04 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 23, 2025, with payment scheduled for December 24, 2025. market capitalization is approximately $21.74B. Review VEXRX dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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VEXRX fund composition

VEXRX holds 100 positions, with 8.3% of assets in its ten largest.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
MTSIMACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc1.11%
VBVanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF1.01%
DOCNDigitalOcean Holdings Inc0.89%
LSCCLattice Semiconductor Corp0.83%
PRPermian Resources Corp0.81%
MEDPMedpace Holdings Inc0.76%
ATIATI Inc0.76%
RBRKRubrik Inc0.74%
PEverpure Inc0.71%
GHGuardant Health Inc0.71%

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares (VEXRX)

What is Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares's dividend yield?
Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares (VEXRX) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 6.68%, which works out to $8.04 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was December 23, 2025. The next scheduled dividend payment date is December 24, 2025.
How many years has Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares increased its dividend?
Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares (VEXRX) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Is Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares (VEXRX) currently has 2 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares in?
Vanguard Explorer Fund Admiral Shares (VEXRX) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry.