Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF (VGMS) Dividend History
VGMS latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 5.59%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.77paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2025paying since
VGMS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $278
- Each payment
- $23
- Value of the shares
- $4,962
- Yield
- 5.59%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.77 per share, before tax.
VGMS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 16 payments).
VGMS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $2.01 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025partial | $1.52 | — | 2.94% | 7 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VGMS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $51.80 | 5.36% | $2.77 | 5.4% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VGMS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VGMS | Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF | 5.39% | 28.78% |
| 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.
VGMS distribution history
16 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.2150 | −5.7% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.2280 | −2.6% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.2340 | +4.9% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.2230 | −2.6% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.2290 | +4.6% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.2190 | −5.6% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | $0.2320 | +13.7% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | $0.2040 | −11.3% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | $0.2300 | −32.2% |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | $0.3390 | +61.4% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | $0.2100 | −0.9% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | $0.2120 | −4.5% |
Show all 16 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | $0.2220 | +9.4% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | $0.2030 | −8.6% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | $0.2220 | +101.8% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | $0.1100 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VGMS dividend overview
Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.77 per share, a yield of 5.59% at the latest close of $49.62.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 6.81%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VGMS bond profile.
Related: VGMS chart, VGMS performance, VGMS bond profile, VGMS overview.
VGMS dividends FAQ
Does VGMS pay a dividend?
Yes. VGMS pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.2150 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the VGMS dividend yield?
VGMS paid $2.77 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 5.59% at the latest close of $49.62.
When is the next VGMS 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 VGMS pay dividends?
VGMS pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VGMS pay?
100 shares of VGMS would have paid about $278 over the past 12 months, before tax.