BNDW Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.1952 | $19.52 | 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 $2.5379 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much BNDW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 513 | $33,966 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,562 | $169,832 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,123 | $339,664 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.53%. $10,000 in BNDW would currently pay about $353 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BNDW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.197 | -4.4% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.206 | +2.5% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.201 | +3.6% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.194 | -1.5% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.197 | +1.5% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.194 | -1.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.196 | +10.7% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.177 | -9.2% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.195 | +4.3% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.782 Special | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.187 | -2.6% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.192 | +4.3% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.184 | -5.2% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.194 | +3.7% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.187 | +1.6% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.184 | -2.1% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.188 | +1.1% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.186 | -2.1% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.19 | +10.5% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.172 | -7.5% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.186 | +5.7% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.789 Special | — |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.176 | -0.6% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.177 | +2.3% |
Payout risk check
BNDW's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -4.8% 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
The fund is a fund of funds and employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, which is a custom, USD-hedged index designed to track the market capitalized weights of the global investment-grade bond market and is comprised of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index and the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Global Bond-USD Hedged. First distribution on our records: Oct 1, 2018. 97 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 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 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1952 per share, expected on Nov 2, 2026.
How often does BNDW pay distributions?
BNDW pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.197 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is BNDW's distribution yield?
BNDW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.22%, based on $2.136 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $66.31. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.3427 per share, is 3.53%.
How much does BNDW pay per share?
BNDW pays about $0.1952 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.3427 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $234.27 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 3.53%, you would need about 513 shares of BNDW (roughly $33,966 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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