Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected… (VTIP) Dividend History
VTIP latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-January 2027 (not yet announced).
- 4.81%trailing 12-month yield
- $2.35paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2012paying since
- +25.2%5-year growth a year
VTIP dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $235
- Each payment
- $59
- Value of the shares
- $4,883
- Yield
- 4.81%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $2.35 per share, before tax.
VTIP distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
VTIP distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 37 payments).
VTIP distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $1.64 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.88 | +44.0% | 3.81% | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.31 | −18.0% | 2.70% | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.59 | −50.1% | 3.36% | 5 |
| 2022 | $3.19 | +32.7% | 6.84% | 4 |
| 2021 | $2.41 | +292.7% | 4.68% | 4 |
| 2020 | $0.6130 | −36.1% | 1.20% | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
VTIP yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $50.18 | 4.68% | $2.35 | 4.7% |
| 3 years ago | $47.08 | 4.99% | $5.70 | 12.1% |
| 5 years ago | $52.06 | 4.51% | $10.57 | 20.3% |
| 10 years ago | $49.70 | 4.72% | $15.88 | 32.0% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
VTIP yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTIP | Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected… | 4.06% | 0.04% |
| 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.
VTIP distribution history
37 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 | $0.9330 | +37.2% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.6800 | +2,856.5% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | $0.0230 | −96.8% |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | $0.7110 | +9.7% |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | $0.6480 | +52.1% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | $0.4260 | +334.7% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | $0.0980 | −81.5% |
| 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-27 | $0.5290 | +71.8% |
Show all 37 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-03 | $0.3080 | −30.6% |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-03 | $0.4440 | +1,544.4% |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-04 | $0.0270 | −95.8% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-28 | $0.6380 | +170.1% |
| 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-06 | $0.2362 | −30.9% |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-05 | $0.3420 | −2.0% |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-07 | $0.3490 | +1,103.4% |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-06 | $0.0290 | −97.4% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-29 | $1.1170 | +23.6% |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-06 | $0.9040 | +32.0% |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-07 | $0.6850 | +40.7% |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-06 | $0.4870 | −49.2% |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-29 | $0.9580 | +9.6% |
| 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-06 | $0.8740 | +81.7% |
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-02 | 2021-07-07 | $0.4810 | +411.7% |
| 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-30 | $0.0940 | −71.8% |
| 2020-12-23 | 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-29 | $0.3330 | +18.9% |
| 2020-10-01 | 2020-10-02 | 2020-10-06 | $0.2800 | −20.2% |
| 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-27 | $0.3510 | −20.0% |
| 2019-09-24 | 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-27 | $0.4390 | +158.2% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-20 | $0.1700 | −52.1% |
| 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-14 | 2018-12-18 | $0.3550 | −32.3% |
| 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-25 | 2018-09-27 | $0.5240 | +78.8% |
| 2018-06-18 | 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-21 | $0.2930 | −60.5% |
| 2017-12-26 | 2017-12-27 | 2017-12-29 | $0.7420 | +98.4% |
| 2016-12-14 | 2016-12-16 | 2016-12-20 | $0.3740 | −5.3% |
| 2014-12-18 | 2014-12-22 | 2014-12-24 | $0.3950 | +1,617.4% |
| 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-24 | 2013-12-27 | $0.0230 | −55.8% |
| 2012-12-20 | 2012-12-24 | 2012-12-27 | $0.0520 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
VTIP dividend overview
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected… pays quarterly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $2.35 per share, a yield of 4.81% at the latest close of $48.83. In 2025 it paid $1.88 per share, up 44.0% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +25.2% a year.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 4.74%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the VTIP bond profile.
Related: VTIP chart, VTIP performance, VTIP bond profile, VTIP overview.
VTIP dividends FAQ
Does VTIP pay a dividend?
Yes. VTIP pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2012. The most recent was $0.9330 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 5, 2026.
What is the VTIP dividend yield?
VTIP paid $2.35 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 4.81% at the latest close of $48.83.
When is the next VTIP dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-January 2027.
How often does VTIP pay dividends?
VTIP pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did VTIP pay in dividends in 2025?
VTIP paid $1.88 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of VTIP pay?
100 shares of VTIP would have paid about $235 over the past 12 months, before tax.