BNDW Distribution History & Yield

Vanguard Total World Bond ETF

ETF Monthly payer Bond fund
$67.14
+0.06% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
3.16%
$2.123/share over the last 12 months, plus $0.782 in special distributions
Forward yield
3.49%
$2.34/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.34
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.195
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026 Estimated
in 22 days
Next pay date
Oct 15, 2026
in 36 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 1, 2026
$0.206 per share
Expense ratio
n/a
assets n/a
Consistency
96/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
7.9
since Oct 1, 2018
1y total return
-0.0%
price -3.1% + distributions 3.1%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) Oct 15, 2026 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) Nov 14, 2026 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) Dec 14, 2026 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) Jan 13, 2027 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) Feb 12, 2027 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) Mar 14, 2027 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) Apr 13, 2027 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) May 13, 2027 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated
Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) Jun 12, 2027 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) Jul 12, 2027 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated
Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) Aug 11, 2027 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) Sep 10, 2027 $0.195 $19.50 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BNDW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.34 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jun 1, 2023 to Sep 1, 2026; most recent $0.206$0.00$0.60$1.20Jun 1, 2023: $0.14Jun '23Jul 3, 2023: $0.143Aug 1, 2023: $0.147Sep 1, 2023: $0.15Oct 2, 2023: $0.147Nov 1, 2023: $0.157Nov '23Dec 1, 2023: $0.157Dec 22, 2023: $1.022 (special)Feb 1, 2024: $0.16Mar 1, 2024: $0.156Apr 1, 2024: $0.167Apr '24May 1, 2024: $0.165Jun 3, 2024: $0.172Jul 1, 2024: $0.17Aug 1, 2024: $0.176Sep 3, 2024: $0.18Sep '24Oct 1, 2024: $0.173Nov 1, 2024: $0.177Dec 2, 2024: $0.176Dec 24, 2024: $0.789 (special)Feb 3, 2025: $0.186Feb '25Mar 3, 2025: $0.172Apr 1, 2025: $0.19May 1, 2025: $0.186Jun 2, 2025: $0.188Jul 1, 2025: $0.184Jul '25Aug 1, 2025: $0.187Sep 2, 2025: $0.194Oct 1, 2025: $0.184Nov 3, 2025: $0.192Dec 1, 2025: $0.187Dec '25Dec 18, 2025: $0.782 (special)Feb 2, 2026: $0.195Mar 2, 2026: $0.177Apr 1, 2026: $0.196May 1, 2026: $0.194May '26Jun 1, 2026: $0.197Jul 1, 2026: $0.194Aug 3, 2026: $0.201Sep 1, 2026: $0.206

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2018 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.25$2.502018: $0.369$0.36920182019: $1.36$1.3620192020: $1.281$1.28120202021: $0.98$0.9820212022: $1.355$1.35520222023: $1.56$1.5620232024: $1.872$1.87220242025: $2.05$2.0520252026 (YTD): $1.56$1.562026 YTD

How much BNDW do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month513$34,431$1,200
$500 / month2,565$172,154$6,000
$1,000 / month5,129$344,308$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 3.49%. $10,000 in BNDW would currently pay about $349 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

BNDW distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 1, 2026 $0.206 +2.5%
Aug 3, 2026 $0.201 +3.6%
Jul 1, 2026 $0.194 -1.5%
Jun 1, 2026 $0.197 +1.5%
May 1, 2026 $0.194 -1.0%
Apr 1, 2026 $0.196 +10.7%
Mar 2, 2026 $0.177 -9.2%
Feb 2, 2026 $0.195 +4.3%
Dec 18, 2025 $0.782 Special
Dec 1, 2025 $0.187 -2.6%
Nov 3, 2025 $0.192 +4.3%
Oct 1, 2025 $0.184 -5.2%
Sep 2, 2025 $0.194 +3.7%
Aug 1, 2025 $0.187 +1.6%
Jul 1, 2025 $0.184 -2.1%
Jun 2, 2025 $0.188 +1.1%
May 1, 2025 $0.186 -2.1%
Apr 1, 2025 $0.19 +10.5%
Mar 3, 2025 $0.172 -7.5%
Feb 3, 2025 $0.186 +5.7%
Dec 24, 2024 $0.789 Special
Dec 2, 2024 $0.176 -0.6%
Nov 1, 2024 $0.177 +2.3%
Oct 1, 2024 $0.173 -3.9%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

BNDW's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).

Its share price moved -3.1% 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 World Bond ETF

First distribution on our records: Oct 1, 2018. 96 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

BNDW distribution FAQ

When is BNDW's next ex-distribution date?

BNDW'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 $0.195 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.

How often does BNDW pay distributions?

BNDW pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.206 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.

What is BNDW's distribution yield?

BNDW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.16%, based on $2.123 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $67.14. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.34 per share, is 3.49%.

How much does BNDW pay per share?

BNDW pays about $0.195 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.34 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $234.00 a year.

Has BNDW grown or cut its distribution?

There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, BNDW'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 BNDW do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 3.49%, you would need about 513 shares of BNDW (roughly $34,431 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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