Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF (VGVT) Dividend History
VGVT latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 4.60%trailing 12-month yield
- $3.36paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2025paying since
VGVT dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $336
- Each payment
- $28
- Value of the shares
- $7,303
- Yield
- 4.60%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $3.36 per share, before tax.
VGVT distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 15 payments).
VGVT distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $2.32 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025partial | $1.74 | — | 2.29% | 6 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VGVT yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $77.06 | 4.36% | $3.36 | 4.4% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VGVT yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VGVT | Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 4.26% | 9.74% |
| 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.
VGVT distribution history
15 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.2590 | −2.9% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.2667 | −3.0% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.2749 | +0.3% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.2740 | +7.5% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.2549 | +0.1% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.2546 | +3.6% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | $0.2457 | +1.7% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | $0.2415 | −3.2% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | $0.2495 | −56.8% |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | $0.5773 | +189.9% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | $0.1991 | −24.6% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | $0.2639 | +10.1% |
Show all 15 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | $0.2398 | −9.1% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | $0.2638 | +35.1% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | $0.1953 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VGVT dividend overview
Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $3.36 per share, a yield of 4.60% at the latest close of $73.03.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 5.26%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VGVT bond profile.
Related: VGVT chart, VGVT performance, VGVT bond profile, VGVT overview.
VGVT dividends FAQ
Does VGVT pay a dividend?
Yes. VGVT pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.2590 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the VGVT dividend yield?
VGVT paid $3.36 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.60% at the latest close of $73.03.
When is the next VGVT 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 VGVT pay dividends?
VGVT pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VGVT pay?
100 shares of VGVT would have paid about $336 over the past 12 months, before tax.