Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF (VGUS) Dividend History
VGUS latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 3.55%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.69paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2025paying since
VGUS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $269
- Each payment
- $22
- Value of the shares
- $7,563
- Yield
- 3.55%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.69 per share, before tax.
VGUS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 19 payments).
VGUS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.98 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025partial | $2.36 | — | 3.12% | 10 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VGUS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $75.61 | 3.56% | $2.69 | 3.6% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VGUS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VGUS | Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF | 3.47% | 6.92% |
| 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.
VGUS distribution history
19 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.2260 | −2.2% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.2312 | +0.1% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.2309 | +4.8% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.2204 | −1.4% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.2235 | +3.1% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.2167 | −0.4% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | $0.2175 | +13.3% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | $0.1920 | −14.2% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | $0.2237 | −4.3% |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | $0.2338 | +0.4% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | $0.2328 | −3.0% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | $0.2401 | −0.7% |
Show all 19 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | $0.2418 | +0.6% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | $0.2403 | −1.9% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | $0.2450 | +13.6% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | $0.2156 | −11.3% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | $0.2432 | +17.1% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | $0.2077 | −18.9% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | $0.2560 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VGUS dividend overview
Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.69 per share, a yield of 3.55% at the latest close of $75.63.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 4.21%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VGUS bond profile.
Related: VGUS chart, VGUS performance, VGUS bond profile, VGUS overview.
VGUS dividends FAQ
Does VGUS pay a dividend?
Yes. VGUS pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.2260 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the VGUS dividend yield?
VGUS paid $2.69 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 3.55% at the latest close of $75.63.
When is the next VGUS 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 VGUS pay dividends?
VGUS pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VGUS pay?
100 shares of VGUS would have paid about $269 over the past 12 months, before tax.