VTI August 2026 dividend — $151.20 reinvested at $272.80
VTI paid its August dividend: $151.20 on 49 shares. Reinvested at $272.80/share, adding 0.55 new shares. Total position now 49.55 shares, average cost basis $271.18.
Yield on cost works out to about 1.35% — nothing exciting, but that's the trade-off with total market index funds. The dividend amount has been consistent month over month, around $150-152 range since June.
Current DCA plan: $500/week into VTI regardless of price. August dividend reinvested automatically. No changes to the strategy.