Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.05%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is 1.05%.
VOO Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
1.05%
Forward Yield on Cost Projections
If you buy VOO today at the current stock price of $677.70 with a yield of 1.05% and dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (5.9% CAGR), your YOC would be:
Current Yield
1.05%
YOC in 3 Years
1.37%
YOC in 5 Years
1.63%
YOC in 10 Years
2.52%
Interactive Yield on Cost Calculator
Project custom investment returns for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) based on your custom cost basis.
Starting Yield
1.05%
Ending YOC
2.49%
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 | — | 1.05% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $7.55 | +5.92% | 1.11% | $7.55 |
| Year 2 | $8.00 | +5.92% | 1.18% | $15.55 |
| Year 3 | $8.47 | +5.92% | 1.25% | $24.02 |
| Year 4 | $8.97 | +5.92% | 1.32% | $33.00 |
| Year 5 | $9.51 | +5.92% | 1.40% | $42.50 |
| Year 6 | $10.07 | +5.92% | 1.49% | $52.57 |
| Year 7 | $10.66 | +5.92% | 1.57% | $63.24 |
| Year 8 | $11.30 | +5.92% | 1.67% | $74.53 |
| Year 9 | $11.96 | +5.92% | 1.77% | $86.50 |
| Year 10 | $12.67 | +5.92% | 1.87% | $99.17 |
| Year 11 | $13.42 | +5.92% | 1.98% | $112.59 |
| Year 12 | $14.22 | +5.92% | 2.10% | $126.81 |
| Year 13 | $15.06 | +5.92% | 2.22% | $141.87 |
| Year 14 | $15.95 | +5.92% | 2.35% | $157.82 |
| Year 15 | $16.90 | +5.92% | 2.49% | $174.71 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula
Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100
Inputs shown in the projection:
- Original purchase price.
- Annual dividend per share at the starting point.
- Assumed annual dividend growth rate.
- Projected annual dividend divided by original purchase price.
Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the designated growth rate. Actual dividend payments are declared by corporate boards and are subject to change.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the market yield stays the same.
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 1.05%.
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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