Dividends Guides
Dividend income is one of the two components (alongside price growth) that make up a stock or fund's total return, and it comes with its own set of questions: how often payments happen, what an ex-dividend date means, whether to reinvest, and how it's taxed. These guides walk through the mechanics using real, current data wherever possible rather than static figures that go stale.
How Is VOO Taxed? Qualified Dividends, Capital Gains and 2026 Rates
About 97% of VOO's 2025 dividends were qualified, and it paid no capital gains distribution. Here's how VOO is taxed in a US taxable account, with 2026 rates.
How Much VOO Do You Need to Live Off the Dividends?
At VOO's current yield, $1,000 a month in dividends takes over $1.1 million invested. The math for other income targets, and why few rely on dividends alone.
Investing in VOO From Outside the US: Withholding Tax and Treaty Rates
Not a US resident? How US dividend withholding works on VOO, the treaty rates for Canada, Australia and South Africa, and what to check before investing.
Is VOO a Good Dividend Stock? What Its Low Yield Actually Means
Why VOO's dividend yield is low (about 1%): its biggest holdings pay little or nothing. Live yield, dividend growth, and how it compares with SCHD.
Does VOO Pay Dividends? History, Yield & Payment Dates
Yes, VOO pays dividends quarterly. See its live dividend history, trailing yield, ex-dividend dates, payout growth, DRIP and how dividends are taxed.