VGSH Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 3, 2026 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VGSH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.187 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VGSH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 549 | $31,770 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,744 | $158,848 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,487 | $317,695 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.78%. $10,000 in VGSH would currently pay about $378 a year ($31 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VGSH distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.168 | -7.7% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.182 | +2.2% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.178 | -3.8% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.185 | +3.4% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.179 | -3.8% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.186 | +9.4% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.17 | -8.1% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.185 | -2.6% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.19 | +2.7% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.185 | -2.1% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.189 | -0.5% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.19 | -4.5% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.199 | -0.5% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.20 | +3.1% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.194 | -5.4% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.205 | +3.5% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.198 | -3.9% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.206 | +10.2% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.187 | -10.1% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.208 | +3.5% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.201 | +0.5% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.20 | -7.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.215 | +6.4% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.202 | -3.8% |
Payout risk check
VGSH's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -1.6% 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 Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 1-3 Year Index. This index includes fixed income securities issued by the U.S. Treasury (not including inflation-protected securities, floating rate securities and certain other security types), all with maturities between 1 and 3 years. At least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in bonds included in the index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Short Government. First distribution on our records: Dec 24, 2009. 201 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VGSH distribution FAQ
When is VGSH's next ex-distribution date?
VGSH's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1822 per share, expected on Oct 3, 2026.
How often does VGSH pay distributions?
VGSH pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.168 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is VGSH's distribution yield?
VGSH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.78%, based on $2.187 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $57.90. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.187 per share, is 3.78%.
How much does VGSH pay per share?
VGSH pays about $0.1822 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.187 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $218.70 a year.
Has VGSH grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 52.4% a year (-9.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VGSH's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of VGSH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.78%, you would need about 549 shares of VGSH (roughly $31,770 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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