BND Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.245 | $24.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BND's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.185 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BND do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 409 | $29,061 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,041 | $145,306 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,082 | $290,612 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.13%. $10,000 in BND would currently pay about $413 a year ($34 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BND distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.249 | -1.6% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.253 | +0.4% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.252 | +3.3% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.244 | -1.2% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.247 | +2.1% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.242 | -3.2% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.25 | +9.6% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.228 | -6.9% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.245 | -0.8% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.247 | +3.3% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.239 | -2.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.244 | +3.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.237 | -2.5% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.243 | +0.4% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.242 | +3.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.235 | -2.1% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.24 | +1.7% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.236 | -1.7% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.24 | +9.6% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.219 | -6.8% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.235 | +0.9% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.233 | +4.5% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.223 | -2.2% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.228 | +3.2% |
Payout risk check
BND's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved -4.3% 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 Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF Shares
This index measures the performance of a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the United States-including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities-all with maturities of more than 1 year. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Intermediate Core Bond. First distribution on our records: May 1, 2007. 234 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BND distribution FAQ
When is BND's next ex-distribution date?
BND's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.245 per share, expected on Nov 2, 2026.
How often does BND pay distributions?
BND pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.249 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is BND's distribution yield?
BND's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.13%, based on $2.94 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $71.20. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.94 per share, is 4.13%.
How much does BND pay per share?
BND pays about $0.245 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.94 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $294.00 a year.
Has BND grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, BND'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 BND do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.13%, you would need about 409 shares of BND (roughly $29,061 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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