Vanguard California Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEC) Dividend History
VTEC latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 3.24%trailing 12-month yield
- $3.13paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2024paying since
VTEC dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $313
- Each payment
- $26
- Value of the shares
- $9,642
- Yield
- 3.24%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $3.13 per share, before tax.
VTEC distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 32 payments).
VTEC distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $2.32 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025 | $3.14 | +24.1% | 3.13% | 12 |
| 2024partial | $2.53 | — | 2.54% | 11 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VTEC yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $100.49 | 3.11% | $3.13 | 3.1% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VTEC yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTEC | Vanguard California Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 3.33% | 5.71% |
| 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.
VTEC distribution history
32 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.2584 | −0.7% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.2602 | +1.5% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.2564 | −2.3% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.2624 | +1.9% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.2575 | −1.1% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.2603 | +0.8% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | $0.2582 | +0.6% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | $0.2567 | +2.4% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | $0.2508 | −4.5% |
| 2025-12-24 | 2025-12-24 | 2025-12-29 | $0.2626 | −3.4% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | $0.2719 | +0.4% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | $0.2709 | −1.2% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | $0.2743 | −2.0% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | $0.2800 | +15.0% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | $0.2435 | −10.3% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | $0.2716 | −2.1% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | $0.2774 | +14.9% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | $0.2414 | +17.9% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | $0.2048 | −21.6% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-05 | $0.2613 | −7.6% |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-05 | $0.2827 | +14.7% |
| 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-27 | $0.2465 | −4.2% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-04 | $0.2572 | +70.9% |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-05 | $0.1505 | −39.6% |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-03 | $0.2493 | +8.3% |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-05 | $0.2303 | −4.8% |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-05 | $0.2419 | +1.8% |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-03 | $0.2377 | +9.7% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-05 | $0.2167 | +3.9% |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-06 | $0.2086 | +1.5% |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-04 | $0.2056 | −28.5% |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-06 | $0.2874 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VTEC dividend overview
Vanguard California Tax-Exempt Bond ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $3.13 per share, a yield of 3.24% at the latest close of $96.42. In 2025 it paid $3.14 per share, up 24.1% from 2024.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 4.50%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VTEC bond profile.
Related: VTEC chart, VTEC performance, VTEC bond profile, VTEC overview.
VTEC dividends FAQ
Does VTEC pay a dividend?
Yes. VTEC pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2024. The most recent was $0.2584 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the VTEC dividend yield?
VTEC paid $3.13 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 3.24% at the latest close of $96.42.
When is the next VTEC 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 VTEC pay dividends?
VTEC pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much did VTEC pay in dividends in 2025?
VTEC paid $3.14 per share in 12 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of VTEC pay?
100 shares of VTEC would have paid about $313 over the past 12 months, before tax.