VCRB Distribution History & Yield

Vanguard Core Bond ETF · NasdaqGM

ETF Intermediate Core Bond Monthly payer Bond fund
$75.60
+0.03% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
4.72%
$3.568/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
4.72%
$3.568/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$3.568
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.2973
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 3, 2026
in 24 days
Last ex-distribution date
Sep 1, 2026
$0.301 per share
Expense ratio
0.10%
AUM 7.7B
Consistency
87/100
fairly stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
2.7
since Dec 28, 2023
1y total return
+1.8%
price -2.8% + distributions 4.6%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) Oct 3, 2026 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) Nov 2, 2026 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) Dec 2, 2026 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) Jan 1, 2027 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) Jan 31, 2027 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) Mar 2, 2027 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) Apr 1, 2027 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) May 1, 2027 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated
Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) May 31, 2027 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) Jun 30, 2027 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated
Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) Jul 30, 2027 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) Aug 29, 2027 $0.2973 $29.73 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VCRB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.568 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 33 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 33 payments per share from Dec 28, 2023 to Sep 1, 2026; most recent $0.301$0.00$0.25$0.50Dec 28, 2023: $0.1262Dec '23Feb 1, 2024: $0.232Mar 1, 2024: $0.252Apr 1, 2024: $0.275May 1, 2024: $0.243Jun 3, 2024: $0.242Jun '24Jul 1, 2024: $0.241Aug 1, 2024: $0.284Sep 3, 2024: $0.276Oct 1, 2024: $0.207Nov 1, 2024: $0.288Nov '24Dec 2, 2024: $0.268Dec 24, 2024: $0.392Feb 3, 2025: $0.301Mar 3, 2025: $0.26Apr 1, 2025: $0.27Apr '25May 1, 2025: $0.283Jun 2, 2025: $0.295Jul 1, 2025: $0.288Aug 1, 2025: $0.289Sep 2, 2025: $0.293Sep '25Oct 1, 2025: $0.281Nov 3, 2025: $0.287Dec 1, 2025: $0.282Dec 18, 2025: $0.417Feb 2, 2026: $0.268Feb '26Mar 2, 2026: $0.261Apr 1, 2026: $0.294May 1, 2026: $0.287Jun 1, 2026: $0.292Jul 1, 2026: $0.296Jul '26Aug 3, 2026: $0.302Sep 1, 2026: $0.301

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2023 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$2.00$4.002023: $0.1262$0.126220232024: $3.20$3.2020242025: $3.546$3.54620252026 (YTD): $2.301$2.3012026 YTD

How much VCRB do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month337$25,426$1,200
$500 / month1,682$127,130$6,000
$1,000 / month3,364$254,260$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 4.72%. $10,000 in VCRB would currently pay about $472 a year ($39 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

VCRB distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Sep 1, 2026 Sep 3, 2026 $0.301 -0.3%
Aug 3, 2026 Aug 5, 2026 $0.302 +2.0%
Jul 1, 2026 Jul 6, 2026 $0.296 +1.4%
Jun 1, 2026 Jun 3, 2026 $0.292 +1.7%
May 1, 2026 May 5, 2026 $0.287 -2.4%
Apr 1, 2026 Apr 6, 2026 $0.294 +12.6%
Mar 2, 2026 Mar 4, 2026 $0.261 -2.6%
Feb 2, 2026 Feb 4, 2026 $0.268 -35.7%
Dec 18, 2025 Dec 22, 2025 $0.417 +47.9%
Dec 1, 2025 Dec 3, 2025 $0.282 -1.7%
Nov 3, 2025 Nov 5, 2025 $0.287 +2.1%
Oct 1, 2025 Oct 3, 2025 $0.281 -4.1%
Sep 2, 2025 Sep 4, 2025 $0.293 +1.4%
Aug 1, 2025 Aug 5, 2025 $0.289 +0.3%
Jul 1, 2025 Jul 3, 2025 $0.288 -2.4%
Jun 2, 2025 Jun 4, 2025 $0.295 +4.2%
May 1, 2025 May 5, 2025 $0.283 +4.8%
Apr 1, 2025 Apr 3, 2025 $0.27 +3.8%
Mar 3, 2025 Mar 5, 2025 $0.26 -13.6%
Feb 3, 2025 Feb 5, 2025 $0.301 -23.2%
Dec 24, 2024 Dec 27, 2024 $0.392 +46.3%
Dec 2, 2024 Dec 4, 2024 $0.268 -6.9%
Nov 1, 2024 Nov 5, 2024 $0.288 +39.1%
Oct 1, 2024 Oct 3, 2024 $0.207 -25.0%
Sep 3, 2024 Sep 5, 2024 $0.276 -2.8%
Aug 1, 2024 Aug 5, 2024 $0.284 +17.8%
Jul 1, 2024 Jul 3, 2024 $0.241 -0.4%
Jun 3, 2024 Jun 5, 2024 $0.242 -0.4%
May 1, 2024 May 6, 2024 $0.243 -11.6%
Apr 1, 2024 Apr 4, 2024 $0.275 +9.1%
Mar 1, 2024 Mar 6, 2024 $0.252 +8.6%
Feb 1, 2024 Feb 6, 2024 $0.232 +83.8%
Dec 28, 2023 Jan 3, 2024 $0.1262

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityLow risk

VCRB's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 87/100).

Its share price moved -2.8% 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 Core Bond ETF

The fund invests in fixed income securities of various maturities, yields, and qualities. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in bonds, which include fixed income securities such as corporate bonds; U.S. Treasury obligations and other U.S. government and agency securities; and asset-backed, mortgage-backed, and mortgage-related securities.

Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Intermediate Core Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 28, 2023. 33 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

VCRB distribution FAQ

When is VCRB's next ex-distribution date?

VCRB'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 $0.2973 per share, expected on Oct 3, 2026.

How often does VCRB pay distributions?

VCRB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.301 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.

What is VCRB's distribution yield?

VCRB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.72%, based on $3.568 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $75.60. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.568 per share, is 4.72%.

How much does VCRB pay per share?

VCRB pays about $0.2973 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.568 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $356.80 a year.

Has VCRB grown or cut its distribution?

As a fund, VCRB'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 VCRB do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 4.72%, you would need about 337 shares of VCRB (roughly $25,426 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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