VGI Dividend History & Analysis | 14.5% Yield
VGI has a dividend yield of 14.5% and paid 1.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
14.49%
Dividends per Share 12m
1.12
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y
-9.48%
Overall Dividend Rating
42.95%
Yield on Cost 5y
17.50%
Payout Ratio
-
Payouts in the last 12m
14
Payout Consistency 5y
-50.49%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOF | 1,864 M | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| PDI | 1,676 M | 15.0% | 19.6% |
| PHK | 763 M | 11.9% | 16.7% |
| FTF | 223 M | 12.2% | 14.9% |
| PFN | 663 M | 11.8% | 15.4% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate (CAGR) | Payout Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDI | 1,676 M | 0.05% | 93.4% |
| DLY | 786 M | 8.59% | 99.1% |
| PTY | 1,749 M | -2.19% | 94.4% |
| PHK | 763 M | -2.64% | 90.0% |
| PFL | 350 M | -2.47% | 93.1% |
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VGI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025
| 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% | N/A |
| 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 spectrum of fixed-income securities, including investment-grade corporate bonds, high-yield issues, emerging-market debt, and securitized assets. Its multi-sector mandate aims to generate current income while preserving capital, positioning the fund as a diversified alternative to single-sector bond vehicles.
What is the Dividend Yield of VGI?
As of December 2025, VGI`s dividend yield is 14.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.12 USD by the current share price of 7.73.Does VGI pay a dividend?
As of December 2025, VGI paid a dividend of 1.12 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 14 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 2025?
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 2026-01-12.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VGI?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Virtus Global Multi (VGI) is 2026-01-12.What is the Dividend Growth of VGI?
VGI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -9.48% 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 17.5%. If you bought VGI's shares at 6.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 17.5% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of VGI?
VGI Payout Consistency is 92.7%.
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 14.49% 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 42.95%. 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.
- Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
- Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
- Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
- Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
- Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
- Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
- Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.
Last update: 2025-12-12 02:38