Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF (VSDB) Dividend History
VSDB latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 4.12%trailing 12-month yield
- $3.08paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2025paying since
VSDB dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $308
- Each payment
- $26
- Value of the shares
- $7,490
- Yield
- 4.12%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $3.08 per share, before tax.
VSDB distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 18 payments).
VSDB distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $2.26 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025partial | $2.38 | — | 3.11% | 9 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VSDB yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $76.81 | 4.02% | $3.08 | 4.0% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VSDB yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VSDB | Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF | 3.98% | 14.96% |
| 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.
VSDB distribution history
18 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.2870 | +1.1% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.2840 | −3.4% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.2940 | +3.2% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.2850 | +60.1% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.1780 | −32.8% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.2650 | −5.0% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | $0.2790 | +59.4% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | $0.1750 | −18.6% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | $0.2150 | −24.3% |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | $0.2840 | +4.8% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | $0.2710 | +1.5% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | $0.2670 | +3.5% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | $0.2580 | −6.5% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | $0.2760 | +1.8% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | $0.2710 | −3.6% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | $0.2810 | +35.7% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | $0.2070 | −20.4% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | $0.2600 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VSDB dividend overview
Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $3.08 per share, a yield of 4.12% at the latest close of $74.90.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 6.18%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VSDB bond profile.
Related: VSDB chart, VSDB performance, VSDB bond profile, VSDB overview.
VSDB dividends FAQ
Does VSDB pay a dividend?
Yes. VSDB pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.2870 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the VSDB dividend yield?
VSDB paid $3.08 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.12% at the latest close of $74.90.
When is the next VSDB 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 VSDB pay dividends?
VSDB pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of VSDB pay?
100 shares of VSDB would have paid about $308 over the past 12 months, before tax.