About Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund (VASGX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The LifeStrategy Funds are a series of broadly diversified, low-cost funds with an all-index, fixed allocation approach that may provide a complete portfolio in a single fund. The four funds, each with a different allocation, target various risk-based objectives. The Growth Fund seeks to provide capital appreciation and some current income. The fund holds 80% of its assets in stocks, a portion of which is allocated to international stocks, and 20% in bonds, a portion of which is allocated to international bonds. In addition to stock market risk, the fund is also subject to currency risk and country risks. Investors with a long-term time horizon who are looking for growth of principal over time and who can accept stock market volatility may wish to consider this fund.Please note: The Lifestrategy funds are subject to the risks of their underlying funds.Effective May 12, 2026, the fund’s name will change from the Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund to the Vanguard LifeStrategy 80/20 Fund. The fund's investment objective, strategies, and policies will remain unchanged.
Is VASGX a good dividend investment in 2026?
VASGX offers a 4.25% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
VASGX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your VASGX portfolio grows to $15.2K vs $14.2K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
VASGX dividend growth history & forecast
VASGX has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 4.25%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 VASGX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VASGX.
Gross yield
4.25%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
3.61%
Real yield (−CPI)
0.81%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
4.25%
1.45%
$425 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
3.61%
0.81%
$361 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
3.40%
0.60%
$340 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
4.25%
1.45%
$425 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
3.88%
1.08%
$388 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
4.25%
1.45%
$425 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
3.19%
0.39%
$319 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
3.61%
0.81%
$361 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
2.97%
0.17%
$297 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
3.13%
0.33%
$313 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
2.97%
0.17%
$297 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 VASGX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
28yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your VASGX investment of $48.92/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$4.3K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$1.8K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in VASGX for:
Shares needed
13,593
Capital required
$664,970
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.08/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VASGX Dividend Payment Schedule
VASGX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.41 / payment
$17.66 / year after tax
100 shares
$44.14 / payment
$176.57 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$441.42 / payment
$1765.66 / year after tax
📊 VASGX vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How VASGX compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+1.35% vs sectorBetter
VASGX
4.25%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
VASGX
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
VASGX
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VASGX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ VASGX Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the VASGX dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →