Vanguard Target Maturity 2032 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCF) Dividend History
VBCF latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 4.21%trailing 12-month yield (annualized)
- $3.08paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2026paying since
VBCF dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $308
- Each payment
- $26
- Value of the shares
- $7,306
- Yield
- 4.21%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $3.08 per share, before tax.
VBCF distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 6 payments).
VBCF distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.54 | — | — | 6 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VBCF yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VBCF | Vanguard Target Maturity 2032 Corporate Bond ETF | 4.21% | — |
| AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.30% | 0.03% |
| BND | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 4.17% | 0.03% |
| SCHZ | Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.44% | 0.02% |
| IUSB | iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF | 4.44% | 0.05% |
| GOVT | iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 3.67% | 0.05% |
| VGIT | Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 4.06% | 0.04% |
| IEF | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.18% | 0.14% |
| SHY | iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.64% | 0.15% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
VBCF distribution history
6 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.2920 | +0.7% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.2900 | 0.0% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.2900 | +1.0% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.2870 | +4.0% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.2760 | +168.0% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.1030 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VBCF dividend overview
Vanguard Target Maturity 2032 Corporate Bond ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $3.08 per share, a yield of 4.21% at the latest close of $73.06.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 6.19%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VBCF bond profile.
Related: VBCF chart, VBCF bond profile, VBCF overview.
VBCF dividends FAQ
Does VBCF pay a dividend?
Yes. VBCF pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2026. The most recent was $0.2920 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the VBCF dividend yield?
VBCF paid $3.08 per share over the past 12 months (annualized, the fund is less than a year old), a trailing yield of 4.21% at the latest close of $73.06.
When is the next VBCF dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around November 1, 2026.
How often does VBCF pay dividends?
VBCF pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VBCF pay?
100 shares of VBCF would have paid about $308 over the past 12 months, before tax.