VGI Dividend History & Analysis | 12.4% Yield
VGI has a dividend yield of 12.4% and paid 1.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
12.39%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
-2.45%
Consistency Lifetime
92.8%
Yield on Cost 5y
15.29%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
14
Dividend Rating
50.26%
Ex-Dividend in 3 days: Buy before Feb 12, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Multisector Bond
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOF | 1,864 M | 15.3% | 20.6% |
| PDI | 1,676 M | 14.1% | 19.3% |
| PHK | 763 M | 11.9% | 16.0% |
| FTF | 223 M | 11.8% | 16.1% |
| PFN | 663 M | 11.7% | 14.6% |
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| JLS | 97 M | 17.6% | 90.0% |
| FMY | 55 M | 4.29% | 92.6% |
| PDI | 1,676 M | 0.06% | 93.9% |
| DLY | 786 M | 0.02% | 98.0% |
VGI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | 2026-02-12 | 2026-02-26 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-01-12 | 2026-01-12 | 2026-01-29 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-30 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-26 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2025-10-14 | 2025-10-14 | 2025-10-30 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-29 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1% |
| 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-28 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-30 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-27 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2025-05-12 | 2025-05-12 | 2025-05-29 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.06% |
| 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-29 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.12% |
| 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-28 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-27 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2025-01-13 | 2025-01-13 | 2025-01-30 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.07% |
| 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-30 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1% |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-27 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1% |
| 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-30 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-26 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-29 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2024-07-11 | 2024-07-11 | 2024-07-30 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.05% |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-27 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.06% |
| 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-30 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.07% |
| 2024-04-10 | 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-29 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.07% |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-11 | 2024-03-28 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.07% |
| 2024-02-09 | 2024-02-12 | 2024-02-28 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-30 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-19 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.07% |
| 2023-11-10 | 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-24 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.13% |
| 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-24 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.11% |
| 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-11 | 2023-09-21 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.06% |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-23 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2023-07-12 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-25 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.05% |
| 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-23 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.06% |
| 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-23 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.06% |
| 2023-04-12 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-25 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-23 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-24 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2023-01-05 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-10 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2022-12-29 | 0.08 | 0% | 1.03% | |||
| 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-12 | 2022-12-19 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-21 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-20 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-19 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-18 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2022-07-08 | 2022-07-11 | 2022-07-18 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-21 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-19 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-11 | 2022-04-20 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-18 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.84% |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-11 | 2022-02-18 | Monthly | 0.08 | 0% | 0.77% |
VGI Dividend FAQ
Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Closed Fund (NYSE: VGI) is a U.S.–based closed-end fund that invests across a broad range of fixed-income securities, including corporate, high-yield, mortgage-backed, and emerging-market debt. Its multi-sector mandate aims to generate current income while preserving capital in a diversified credit environment.
What is the Dividend Yield of VGI?
As of February 2026, VGI`s dividend yield is 12.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.04 USD by the current share price of 7.92.Does VGI pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, VGI paid a dividend of 1.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-12 and the payout was 0.08 USD.How often does VGI pay dividends?
VGI pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, VGI has issued 13 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-12.VGI dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VGI for the next 4 payments are between 0.066 (-17.5%) and 0.078 (-2.5%).This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.
Will VGI pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.08 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Virtus Global Multi (VGI) is 2026-02-12.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VGI?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Virtus Global Multi (VGI) is 2026-02-12.What is the Dividend Growth of VGI?
VGI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -2.45% per year.
Negative growth: VGI's Dividend growth is negative and declining.
What is the Yield on Cost of VGI?
VGI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.3%. If you bought VGI's shares at 6.80 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.3% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of VGI?
VGI Payout Consistency is 92.8%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Virtus Global Multi has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does VGI have a good Dividend Yield?
VGI`s 12.39% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VGI?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VGI is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of VGI?
VGI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 50.26%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23