Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF (VPLS) Dividend History
VPLS latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 4.92%trailing 12-month yield
- $3.69paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2023paying since
VPLS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $369
- Each payment
- $31
- Value of the shares
- $7,488
- Yield
- 4.92%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $3.69 per share, before tax.
VPLS distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
VPLS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 34 payments).
VPLS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $2.61 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025 | $3.73 | +8.8% | 4.78% | 12 |
| 2024 | $3.43 | +2,372.3% | 4.52% | 12 |
| 2023partial | $0.1389 | — | 0.18% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VPLS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $79.14 | 4.66% | $3.69 | 4.7% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VPLS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPLS | Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF | 4.77% | 0.21% |
| 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.
VPLS distribution history
34 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.2930 | −2.3% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.3000 | −2.0% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.3060 | +5.2% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.2910 | 0.0% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.2910 | +2.5% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.2840 | −3.7% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | $0.2950 | +12.2% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | $0.2630 | −8.4% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | $0.2870 | −42.1% |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | $0.4960 | +71.6% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | $0.2890 | −0.7% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | $0.2910 | +4.3% |
Show all 34 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | $0.2790 | −6.4% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | $0.2980 | −4.2% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | $0.3110 | +6.5% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | $0.2920 | −3.9% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | $0.3040 | +1.7% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | $0.2990 | +1.7% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | $0.2940 | +10.9% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-05 | $0.2650 | −16.4% |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-05 | $0.3170 | −4.2% |
| 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-27 | $0.3310 | +16.5% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-04 | $0.2840 | −1.0% |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-05 | $0.2870 | +4.4% |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-03 | $0.2750 | −3.2% |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-05 | $0.2840 | −1.7% |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-05 | $0.2890 | +2.8% |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-03 | $0.2810 | −2.8% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-05 | $0.2890 | +0.3% |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-06 | $0.2880 | −2.4% |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-04 | $0.2950 | +17.5% |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-06 | $0.2510 | −10.4% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-06 | $0.2800 | +101.6% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-03 | $0.1389 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VPLS dividend overview
Vanguard Core Plus Bond ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $3.69 per share, a yield of 4.92% at the latest close of $74.88. In 2025 it paid $3.73 per share, up 8.8% from 2024.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 5.87%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VPLS bond profile.
Related: VPLS chart, VPLS performance, VPLS bond profile, VPLS overview.
VPLS dividends FAQ
Does VPLS pay a dividend?
Yes. VPLS pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2023. The most recent was $0.2930 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the VPLS dividend yield?
VPLS paid $3.69 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.92% at the latest close of $74.88.
When is the next VPLS 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 VPLS pay dividends?
VPLS pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much did VPLS pay in dividends in 2025?
VPLS paid $3.73 per share in 12 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of VPLS pay?
100 shares of VPLS would have paid about $369 over the past 12 months, before tax.