About Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEMAX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
This fund offers investors a low-cost way to gain equity exposure to emerging markets. Stocks of companies in emerging markets tend to be more volatile than those in developed countries, which could imply the potential for greater long-term returns. Along with this potential, however, come risks such as currency and political risks. Long-term, risk-tolerant investors who want to diversify their international portfolio may wish to consider this fund.With respect to 75% of its total assets, the fund may not: (1) purchase more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer or (2) purchase securities of any issuer if, as a result, more than 5% of the fund’s total assets would be invested in that issuer’s securities; except as may be necessary to approximate the composition of its target index. This limitation does not apply to obligations of the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities.
Is VEMAX a good dividend investment in 2026?
VEMAX offers a 2.73% 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.
VEMAX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your VEMAX portfolio grows to $13.1K vs $12.7K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
VEMAX dividend growth history & forecast
VEMAX 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 2.73%.
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.
🌍 VEMAX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VEMAX.
Gross yield
2.73%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
2.32%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.48%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2.73%
-0.07%
$273 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
2.32%
-0.48%
$232 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
2.18%
-0.62%
$218 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2.73%
-0.07%
$273 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
2.49%
-0.31%
$249 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2.73%
-0.07%
$273 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
2.05%
-0.75%
$205 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
2.32%
-0.48%
$232 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.91%
-0.89%
$191 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
2.01%
-0.79%
$201 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.91%
-0.89%
$191 / 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.
🎯 VEMAX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
44yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your VEMAX investment of $43.49/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$2.6K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$107.64
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in VEMAX for:
Shares needed
23,770
Capital required
$1,033,757
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.19/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VEMAX Dividend Payment Schedule
VEMAX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$2.52 / payment
$10.10 / year after tax
100 shares
$25.24 / payment
$100.97 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$252.43 / payment
$1009.71 / year after tax
📊 VEMAX vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How VEMAX compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▼-0.17% vs sectorBelow avg
VEMAX
2.73%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
VEMAX
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
VEMAX
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VEMAX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ VEMAX 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 VEMAX 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 →