Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY) Dividend History
VGHY latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 6.31%trailing 12-month yield
- $4.53paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2025paying since
VGHY dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $453
- Each payment
- $38
- Value of the shares
- $7,179
- Yield
- 6.31%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $4.53 per share, before tax.
VGHY distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 12 payments).
VGHY distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $3.41 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025partial | $1.12 | — | 1.49% | 3 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VGHY yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $75.33 | 6.01% | $4.53 | 6.0% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VGHY yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VGHY | Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF | 5.89% | 21.08% |
| 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.
VGHY distribution history
12 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.4040 | +2.8% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.3930 | +1.8% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.3860 | +2.1% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.3780 | +0.3% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.3770 | +3.3% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.3650 | −10.8% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | $0.4090 | +23.6% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | $0.3310 | −9.8% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | $0.3670 | +2.5% |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | $0.3580 | +10.2% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | $0.3250 | −25.6% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | $0.4370 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VGHY dividend overview
Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $4.53 per share, a yield of 6.31% at the latest close of $71.79.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 7.94%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VGHY bond profile.
Related: VGHY chart, VGHY performance, VGHY bond profile, VGHY overview.
VGHY dividends FAQ
Does VGHY pay a dividend?
Yes. VGHY pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.4040 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the VGHY dividend yield?
VGHY paid $4.53 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 6.31% at the latest close of $71.79.
When is the next VGHY 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 VGHY pay dividends?
VGHY pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VGHY pay?
100 shares of VGHY would have paid about $453 over the past 12 months, before tax.