VCSH Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
ETF
Short-Term Bond
Monthly payer
Bond fund
$78.14
-0.05% today
as of Sep 8, 2026
TTM yield
4.51%
$3.521/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
4.51%
$3.521/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$3.521
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.2934
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026 Estimated
in 23 days
Next pay date
Oct 3, 2026
in 25 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 1, 2026
$0.303 per share
Expense ratio
0.03%
AUM 51.7B
Consistency
97/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
+19.8%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
3 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
16.7
since Dec 24, 2009
1y total return
+2.2%
price -2.2% + distributions 4.4%
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 3, 2026 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.2934 | $29.34 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VCSH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.521 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VCSH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 341 | $26,631 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,705 | $133,155 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,409 | $266,311 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.51%. $10,000 in VCSH would currently pay about $451 a year ($38 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VCSH distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.303 | +1.3% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.299 | +3.8% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.288 | -3.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.297 | +2.1% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.291 | -2.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.297 | +10.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.27 | -9.1% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.297 | -1.3% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.301 | +3.4% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.291 | -2.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.297 | +2.4% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.29 | -2.4% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.297 | +2.4% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.29 | -2.4% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.297 | +5.3% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.282 | -2.4% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.289 | +11.6% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.259 | -7.8% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.281 | +0.4% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.28 | +2.6% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.273 | -0.4% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.274 | +5.0% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.261 | -0.8% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 | $0.263 | -1.5% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | $0.267 | +4.3% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.256 | -0.8% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $0.258 | +3.6% |
| May 1, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | $0.249 | +0.4% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.248 | +8.3% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | $0.229 | -2.1% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 6, 2024 | $0.234 | +1.3% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.231 | +6.9% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $0.216 | -4.8% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $0.227 | +5.6% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.215 | +2.4% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $0.21 | +6.1% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | $0.198 | +3.1% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.192 | -1.5% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | $0.195 | +6.6% |
| May 1, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $0.183 | -4.2% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $0.191 | +16.5% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 | $0.164 | -4.7% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | $0.172 | +1.8% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $0.169 | +12.7% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | $0.15 | +1.4% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 | $0.148 | +2.8% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $0.144 | +5.9% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | $0.136 | +7.1% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $0.127 | +7.6% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.118 | +1.7% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 | $0.116 | +7.4% |
| May 2, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $0.108 | +1.9% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | $0.106 | +15.2% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 | $0.092 | -7.1% |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 4, 2022 | $0.099 | -64.9% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 | $0.282 | +184.8% |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | $0.099 | -2.0% |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | $0.101 | -6.5% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $0.108 | +1.9% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 | $0.106 | -1.9% |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | $0.108 | +4.9% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 7, 2021 | $0.103 | -6.4% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | $0.11 | +2.8% |
| May 3, 2021 | May 6, 2021 | $0.107 | -7.8% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $0.116 | +6.4% |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 | $0.109 | -12.8% |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 4, 2021 | $0.125 | -4.6% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | $0.131 | +1.6% |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 | $0.129 | -7.9% |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 5, 2020 | $0.14 | -0.7% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | $0.141 | -2.1% |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | $0.144 | -8.9% |
| Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 | $0.158 | +3.9% |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 7, 2020 | $0.152 | -12.6% |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 | $0.174 | +3.0% |
| May 1, 2020 | May 6, 2020 | $0.169 | -16.3% |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 6, 2020 | $0.202 | +24.7% |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Mar 5, 2020 | $0.162 | -12.9% |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 6, 2020 | $0.186 | -8.4% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | $0.203 | +10.9% |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | $0.183 | -8.5% |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | $0.20 | +5.8% |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 | $0.189 | -3.6% |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $0.196 | -5.3% |
| Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 | $0.207 | +7.8% |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 | $0.192 | -7.2% |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | $0.207 | +8.4% |
| May 1, 2019 | May 6, 2019 | $0.191 | -11.2% |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 | $0.215 | +23.6% |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 | $0.174 | +3.0% |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 | $0.169 | -17.6% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | $0.205 | +15.2% |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 | $0.178 | -6.3% |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 6, 2018 | $0.19 | +9.2% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 4, 2018 | $0.174 | +0.0% |
| Sep 4, 2018 | Sep 7, 2018 | $0.174 | -3.3% |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | $0.18 | +9.1% |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 | $0.165 | -5.2% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $0.174 | +10.1% |
| May 1, 2018 | May 4, 2018 | $0.158 | -13.7% |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 5, 2018 | $0.183 | +28.9% |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 | $0.142 | -0.7% |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 6, 2018 | $0.143 | -17.3% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.173 | +13.1% |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 6, 2017 | $0.153 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 6, 2017 | $0.153 | +0.7% |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 | $0.152 | +0.7% |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 8, 2017 | $0.151 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 7, 2017 | $0.151 | +1.3% |
| Jul 3, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 | $0.149 | -0.7% |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 7, 2017 | $0.15 | +2.0% |
| May 1, 2017 | May 5, 2017 | $0.147 | -2.0% |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 7, 2017 | $0.15 | +7.1% |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 | $0.14 | +17.6% |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 | $0.119 | -26.5% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | $0.162 | +19.1% |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $0.136 | -0.7% |
| Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 7, 2016 | $0.137 | -2.1% |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | $0.14 | -2.1% |
| Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | $0.143 | -0.7% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | $0.144 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 7, 2016 | $0.144 | +5.1% |
| May 2, 2016 | May 6, 2016 | $0.137 | -2.1% |
| Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 | $0.14 | +3.7% |
| Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 | $0.135 | +21.6% |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | $0.111 | -51.7% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 | $0.23 | +72.9% |
| Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 7, 2015 | $0.133 | -0.7% |
| Nov 2, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $0.134 | +1.5% |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 7, 2015 | $0.132 | +3.1% |
| Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 8, 2015 | $0.128 | -2.3% |
| Aug 3, 2015 | Aug 7, 2015 | $0.131 | +2.3% |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 8, 2015 | $0.128 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 | $0.128 | +3.2% |
| May 1, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $0.124 | -7.5% |
| Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 | $0.134 | +8.1% |
| Mar 2, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 | $0.124 | +6.9% |
| Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 6, 2015 | $0.116 | -58.1% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 | $0.277 | +134.7% |
| Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 5, 2014 | $0.118 | -5.6% |
| Nov 3, 2014 | Nov 7, 2014 | $0.125 | +2.5% |
| Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 7, 2014 | $0.122 | +7.0% |
| Sep 2, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | $0.114 | -5.8% |
| Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 7, 2014 | $0.121 | +1.7% |
| Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 8, 2014 | $0.119 | -2.5% |
| Jun 2, 2014 | Jun 6, 2014 | $0.122 | +3.4% |
| May 1, 2014 | May 7, 2014 | $0.118 | -7.8% |
| Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 | $0.128 | +7.6% |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 | $0.119 | +3.5% |
| Feb 3, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 | $0.115 | -61.4% |
| Dec 24, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.298 | +150.4% |
| Nov 29, 2013 | Dec 5, 2013 | $0.119 | -2.5% |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | $0.122 | +1.7% |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 | $0.12 | +4.3% |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Sep 6, 2013 | $0.115 | -5.7% |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Aug 6, 2013 | $0.122 | +2.5% |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Jul 5, 2013 | $0.119 | -2.5% |
| May 31, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 | $0.122 | +6.1% |
| Apr 30, 2013 | May 6, 2013 | $0.115 | -15.4% |
| Mar 28, 2013 | Apr 4, 2013 | $0.136 | +12.4% |
| Feb 28, 2013 | Mar 6, 2013 | $0.121 | -5.5% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | Feb 6, 2013 | $0.128 | -48.6% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.249 | +88.6% |
| Nov 30, 2012 | — | $0.132 | -2.9% |
| Nov 2, 2012 | — | $0.136 | -2.2% |
| Sep 28, 2012 | — | $0.139 | -4.1% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | — | $0.145 | -4.0% |
| Jul 31, 2012 | — | $0.151 | +2.0% |
| Jun 29, 2012 | — | $0.148 | -2.6% |
| May 31, 2012 | — | $0.152 | +5.6% |
| Apr 30, 2012 | — | $0.144 | -5.9% |
| Mar 30, 2012 | — | $0.153 | +7.0% |
| Feb 29, 2012 | — | $0.143 | -2.1% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | — | $0.146 | -41.1% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.248 | +66.4% |
| Nov 30, 2011 | — | $0.149 | -2.6% |
| Oct 31, 2011 | — | $0.153 | +2.7% |
| Sep 30, 2011 | — | $0.149 | +1.4% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | — | $0.147 | -6.4% |
| Jul 29, 2011 | — | $0.157 | +5.4% |
| Jun 30, 2011 | — | $0.149 | -3.2% |
| May 31, 2011 | — | $0.154 | +9.2% |
| Apr 29, 2011 | — | $0.141 | -15.6% |
| Mar 31, 2011 | — | $0.167 | +23.7% |
| Feb 28, 2011 | — | $0.135 | -6.2% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | — | $0.144 | -36.3% |
| Dec 27, 2010 | — | $0.226 | +52.7% |
| Nov 30, 2010 | — | $0.148 | -5.1% |
| Oct 29, 2010 | — | $0.156 | +1.3% |
| Sep 30, 2010 | — | $0.154 | +1.3% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | — | $0.152 | -5.6% |
| Jul 30, 2010 | — | $0.161 | +13.4% |
| Jun 30, 2010 | — | $0.142 | -10.7% |
| May 28, 2010 | — | $0.159 | +20.5% |
| Apr 30, 2010 | — | $0.132 | -22.8% |
| Mar 31, 2010 | — | $0.171 | +34.6% |
| Feb 26, 2010 | — | $0.127 | +0.0% |
| Jan 29, 2010 | — | $0.127 | -24.9% |
| Dec 24, 2009 | — | $0.169 | — |
Payout risk check
Distribution stabilityLow risk
VCSH's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved -2.2% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index, which includes U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable debt securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. industrial, utility, and financial companies, all with maturities between 1 and 5 years. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the bonds that make up the Target Index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Short-Term Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 24, 2009. 201 payments tracked.
VCSH distribution FAQ
When is VCSH's next ex-distribution date?
VCSH's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2934 per share, expected on Oct 3, 2026.
How often does VCSH pay distributions?
VCSH pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.303 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is VCSH's distribution yield?
VCSH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.51%, based on $3.521 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $78.14. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.521 per share, is 4.51%.
How much does VCSH pay per share?
VCSH pays about $0.2934 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.521 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $352.10 a year.
Has VCSH grown or cut its distribution?
VCSH has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 19.8% a year (+4.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VCSH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.51%, you would need about 341 shares of VCSH (roughly $26,631 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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