About Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VSMAX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
This low-cost index fund provides broad exposure to the small-capitalization U.S. equity market. The fund seeks to track an index of small-sized companies. One of the fund’s primary risks is its focus on the small-cap arena, which is an often-volatile segment of the market. Investors looking to add a small-cap equity allocation to an already diversified portfolio may wish to consider this option.
Is VSMAX a good dividend investment in 2026?
VSMAX offers a 0.99% 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.
VSMAX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your VSMAX portfolio grows to $11.0K vs $11.0K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
VSMAX dividend growth history & forecast
VSMAX 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 0.99%.
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.
🌍 VSMAX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VSMAX.
Gross yield
0.99%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
0.84%
Real yield (−CPI)
-1.96%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
0.99%
-1.81%
$99 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
0.84%
-1.96%
$84 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
0.79%
-2.01%
$79 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
0.99%
-1.81%
$99 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
0.90%
-1.90%
$90 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
0.99%
-1.81%
$99 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
0.74%
-2.06%
$74 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
0.84%
-1.96%
$84 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
0.69%
-2.11%
$69 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
0.73%
-2.07%
$73 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
0.69%
-2.11%
$69 / 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.
🎯 VSMAX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your VSMAX investment of $121.63/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$876.40
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-1595.89
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in VSMAX for:
Shares needed
23,390
Capital required
$2,844,926
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.21/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VSMAX Dividend Payment Schedule
VSMAX 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
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$2.57 / payment
$10.26 / year after tax
100 shares
$25.65 / payment
$102.61 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$256.53 / payment
$1026.12 / year after tax
📊 VSMAX vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How VSMAX compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▼-1.91% vs sectorBelow avg
VSMAX
0.99%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
VSMAX
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
VSMAX
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VSMAX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ VSMAX 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 VSMAX 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 →