About Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral Shares (VWENX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Founded in 1929, Wellington Fund is Vanguard’s oldest mutual fund and the nation’s oldest balanced fund. It offers exposure to stocks (about two-thirds of the portfolio) and bonds (one-third of the portfolio). Another key attribute is broad diversification—the fund invests in stocks and bonds across all economic sectors. This is important because one or two holdings should not have a sizeable impact on the fund. Investors with a long-term time horizon who want growth and are willing to accept stock market volatility may wish to consider this as a core holding in their portfolio.
Is VWENX a good dividend investment in 2026?
VWENX offers a 12.25% 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.
VWENX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your VWENX portfolio grows to $31.8K vs $22.3K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
VWENX dividend growth history & forecast
VWENX 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 12.25%.
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.
🌍 VWENX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VWENX.
Gross yield
12.25%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
10.41%
Real yield (−CPI)
7.61%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
12.25%
9.45%
$1,225 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
10.41%
7.61%
$1,041 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
9.80%
7.00%
$980 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
12.25%
9.45%
$1,225 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
11.18%
8.38%
$1,118 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
12.25%
9.45%
$1,225 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
9.19%
6.39%
$919 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
10.41%
7.61%
$1,041 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
8.57%
5.77%
$857 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
9.02%
6.22%
$902 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
8.57%
5.77%
$857 / 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.
🎯 VWENX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
10yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your VWENX investment of $72.74/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$16.9K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$14.5K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in VWENX for:
Shares needed
3,169
Capital required
$230,513
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $8.91/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VWENX Dividend Payment Schedule
VWENX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$18.94 / payment
$75.74 / year after tax
100 shares
$189.36 / payment
$757.44 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$1893.60 / payment
$7574.40 / year after tax
📊 VWENX vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How VWENX compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+9.35% vs sectorBetter
VWENX
12.25%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
VWENX
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
VWENX
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VWENX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ VWENX 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 VWENX 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 →