VBND Distribution History & Yield
Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 (in 22 days) | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 (in 82 days) | Jan 29, 2027 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 (in 112 days) | Feb 28, 2027 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 (in 172 days) | Apr 29, 2027 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 15, 2027 (in 202 days) | May 29, 2027 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 14, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jul 28, 2027 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 292 days) | Aug 27, 2027 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 12, 2027 (in 322 days) | Sep 26, 2027 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 12, 2027 (in 352 days) | Oct 26, 2027 | $0.1583 | $15.83 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VBND's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.90 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VBND do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 632 | $26,616 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,158 | $133,082 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,316 | $266,163 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.51%. $10,000 in VBND would currently pay about $451 a year ($38 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VBND distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | — | $0.173 | +4.8% |
| Aug 18, 2026 | — | $0.165 | -1.2% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | $0.167 | +12.8% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | — | $0.148 | -10.8% |
| May 19, 2026 | — | $0.166 | -1.2% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | — | $0.168 | +7.7% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.156 | +30.0% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.12 | -38.1% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | — | $0.194 | +30.2% |
| Nov 18, 2025 | — | $0.149 | -14.4% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.174 | +20.0% |
| Sep 17, 2025 | — | $0.145 | -6.5% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | — | $0.155 | -1.3% |
| Jul 17, 2025 | — | $0.157 | +12.1% |
| Jun 17, 2025 | — | $0.14 | -7.9% |
| May 20, 2025 | — | $0.152 | +3.4% |
| Apr 16, 2025 | — | $0.147 | +3.5% |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.142 | +3.6% |
| Feb 19, 2025 | — | $0.137 | -19.4% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | — | $0.17 | +0.6% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.169 | +21.6% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | — | $0.139 | -18.2% |
| Oct 16, 2024 | — | $0.17 | +15.6% |
Payout risk check
VBND's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 87/100).
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 Vident U.S. Bond Strategy ETF
The fund is an actively-managed ETF that seeks current income and long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in debt instruments that are principally traded in the United States. For purposes of the fund’s 80% policy, the fund may utilize the TBA markets for U.S. agency MBS investments, invest in dollar-denominated international bonds that are principally traded in the United States, and invest in private credit funds.
Fund family: Vident Financial. Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 16, 2014. 80 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VBND distribution FAQ
When is VBND's next ex-distribution date?
VBND's next ex-distribution date is Nov 16, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1583 per share, expected on Nov 30, 2026.
How often does VBND pay distributions?
VBND pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.173 per share with an ex-date of Sep 17, 2026.
What is VBND's distribution yield?
VBND's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.10%, based on $1.726 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $42.14. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.90 per share, is 4.51%.
How much does VBND pay per share?
VBND pays about $0.1583 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.90 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $190.00 a year.
Has VBND grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VBND'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 VBND do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.51%, you would need about 632 shares of VBND (roughly $26,616 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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