Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.07%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is 1.07%.
VOO Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
1.07%
Yield on Cost for VOO
VOO now pays $7.13 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-10) | $192.67 | 3.70% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-08) | $388.23 | 1.84% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-08) | $394.37 | 1.81% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-12) | $554.95 | 1.28% |
| Buying today(at $667.05) | $667.05 | 1.07% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 1.07% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 5.9% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
1.07%
In 3 years
1.39%
In 5 years
1.65%
In 10 years
2.56%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO).
Starting Yield
1.07%
Ending YOC
2.53%
Year 15 Dividend
$16.90
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$174.71
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $7.13 | — | 1.07% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $7.55 | +5.92% | 1.13% | $7.55 |
| Year 2 | $8.00 | +5.92% | 1.20% | $15.55 |
| Year 3 | $8.47 | +5.92% | 1.27% | $24.02 |
| Year 4 | $8.97 | +5.92% | 1.35% | $33.00 |
| Year 5 | $9.51 | +5.92% | 1.43% | $42.50 |
| Year 6 | $10.07 | +5.92% | 1.51% | $52.57 |
| Year 7 | $10.66 | +5.92% | 1.60% | $63.24 |
| Year 8 | $11.30 | +5.92% | 1.69% | $74.53 |
| Year 9 | $11.96 | +5.92% | 1.79% | $86.50 |
| Year 10 | $12.67 | +5.92% | 1.90% | $99.17 |
| Year 11 | $13.42 | +5.92% | 2.01% | $112.59 |
| Year 12 | $14.22 | +5.92% | 2.13% | $126.81 |
| Year 13 | $15.06 | +5.92% | 2.26% | $141.87 |
| Year 14 | $15.95 | +5.92% | 2.39% | $157.82 |
| Year 15 | $16.90 | +5.92% | 2.53% | $174.71 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for VOO stock is 1.07%.
About Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF primarily invests in the equity of the 500 largest American corporations, which collectively form the S&P 500 Index. Its core objective is to closely replicate the performance of this index, widely recognized as a key indicator of overall U.S. stock market health. While offering significant potential for capital appreciation, its share value typically experiences more pronounced fluctuations than bond-centric investments. Therefore, this fund is best suited for long-term financial objectives where substantial growth is a primary requirement. Regarding portfolio management, 75% of the fund's total assets are subject to specific diversification rules: it generally cannot purchase more than 10% of the voting shares of any single company, nor can more than 5% of the fund's total assets be concentrated in one issuer's securities. An exception to these limits is permitted if it is essential to accurately match the composition of its benchmark index. Importantly, these specific diversification restrictions do not apply to holdings in obligations issued by the U.S. government or its associated agencies.
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