1
Derived from payout historyIncome reliability
Payout history is still thin
VNQI has 1 recent provider payout record. Use the cadence as preliminary until more payments are visible.
Market dataIncome framework read
ETFs and Income FundsNYSEUnited States
VNQI
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
Real EstateETF basketUnknown
Market Snapshot
US$45.61
-US$0.49 (-1.06%)
NasdaqGM
Yield
N/A
Rate US$2.16
Next Payment
Next pay N/A
Ex-date N/A
52wk Position
31.29%
-10.36% below high
Updated just now
Income Intelligence Summary
Deterministic interpretation from Prospyr's income framework and available market data.
2
Editorial frameworkDRIP defense
Fortress at the default 100-share test
VNQI prints 4.73 shares per payment at default inputs. The defended price ceiling is US$215.60.
3
Editorial frameworkMain watch item
Withholding and account placement matter
VNQI is U.S.-listed, so Canadian investors should compare RRSP, TFSA, and non-registered tax treatment before using the provider yield as spendable income.
Decision Area
Distribution and DRIP Defense
Payout history, default DRIP coverage, and price creep pressure using market data where available.
Distribution Chart
Last 12 payments
Confirmed Expected
Coverage Ratio Test
DRIP defense check
- Cash
- US$215.60
- APR
- 4.727
- Coverage
- 4.727
Fortress level. Selectively used for highest-priority rungs.
Price Creep
Defended price ceiling
- Max defended
- US$215.60
- Cushion
- US$169.99
- Cushion %
- 372.70%
Current US$45.61Break US$215.60
Smart Recommendation
VNQI is inside the defended DRIP zone at these inputs; monitor price creep before adding new capital.
Research Signals
Research in progress
DRIP availability
Pending
Tax character
Pending
Distribution history
Pending
Structure Overview
This is a basket product—an exchange-traded fund or closed-end fund—that holds a portfolio of underlying securities and passes distributions to unitholders. Tax character depends on what the underlying portfolio holds; Canadian equity ETFs may distribute eligible dividends, while multi-asset funds may pass through foreign income or return of capital. MER, payout policy, and underlying composition should be reviewed with the fund provider.
Canadian Planning Notes
- 1ETF distributions may include eligible dividends, foreign income, capital gains, or return of capital; check the annual T3 slip for the actual breakdown.
- 2DRIP availability for ETFs depends on your broker's plan; not all ETF units qualify for automatic reinvestment at every institution.
- 3Compare the ETF's stated yield against total return over rolling periods before treating the stated distribution as sustainable income.
Market Facts
Market Data
A factual market, distribution, valuation, and financial snapshot for this holding.
Market Data
Market data
Price
US$45.61
Previous close
US$46.10
Day range
US$45.51 - US$45.76
52wk range
US$43.21 - US$50.88
Market cap
N/A
Volume
205.3K
Avg volume
324.3K
Exchange
NasdaqGM
Dividend and distribution
Forward rate
N/A
Trailing rate
US$2.16
Forward yield
N/A
Trailing yield
N/A
Per payment
US$2.16
Cadence
Unknown
Next ex-date
N/A
Next pay
N/A
Last dividend
US$2.16
Last dividend date
Dec 19, 2025
Performance
Daily change
-US$0.49
Daily change %
-1.06%
52wk position
31.29%
Below 52wk high
-10.36%
Above 52wk low
5.55%
Open
US$45.64
Earnings and financials
Trailing EPS
N/A
Forward EPS
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Revenue growth
N/A
Profit margin
N/A
Operating margin
N/A
Payout ratio
N/A
Free cash flow
N/A
Total cash
N/A
ROE
N/A
ROA
N/A
Debt/equity
N/A
Beta
N/A
Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.19
Forward P/E
N/A
Price/sales
N/A
Price/book
N/A
Enterprise value
N/A
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Analyst facts
Target mean
N/A
Target high
N/A
Target low
N/A
Recommendation mean
N/A
Recommendation key
N/A
Analysts
N/A
Canadian Context
Account placement
TFSA
Mixed-character distributions are usually easiest to handle in a TFSA because annual tax reporting is avoided.
RRSP: Also shelters distribution complexity.
Non-registered: Review T3 or issuer tax breakdown before using a taxable account.
Eligible dividend tax credit
- Total credit
- $345.27
- Effective rate
- 34.53%
Broker DRIP status
Questrade
Plan-only
Wealthsimple
Plan-only
RBC Direct Investing
Plan-only
TD Direct Investing
Plan-only
U.S.-listed holdings can have withholding tax differences by account type. RRSP treatment is often more favorable than TFSA treatment.
Run Your Numbers
Carry this holding into a calculator
Use a planning tool that matches this holding's structure, payout timing, and income use case.
Compare With Peers
Similar income profiles
Related Holdings
This profile is informational only and does not constitute licensed financial advice. Signal values, planning notes, market data, and structure summaries may not reflect the most current issuer disclosures. Always verify current payout policy, ex-dividend dates, financial statements, and issuer communications before making any investment decision.