VGSH Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 3, 2026 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.1822 | $18.22 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VGSH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.187 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VGSH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 549 | $31,770 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,744 | $158,848 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,487 | $317,695 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.78%. $10,000 in VGSH would currently pay about $378 a year ($31 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VGSH distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.168 | -7.7% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.182 | +2.2% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.178 | -3.8% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.185 | +3.4% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.179 | -3.8% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.186 | +9.4% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.17 | -8.1% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.185 | -2.6% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.19 | +2.7% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.185 | -2.1% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.189 | -0.5% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.19 | -4.5% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.199 | -0.5% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.20 | +3.1% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.194 | -5.4% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.205 | +3.5% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.198 | -3.9% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.206 | +10.2% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.187 | -10.1% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.208 | +3.5% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.201 | +0.5% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.20 | -7.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.215 | +6.4% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.202 | -3.8% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | $0.21 | +4.0% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.202 | -1.9% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $0.206 | +4.6% |
| May 1, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | $0.197 | -2.5% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.202 | +4.7% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | $0.193 | -2.5% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 6, 2024 | $0.198 | +1.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.195 | +4.8% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $0.186 | +0.5% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $0.185 | +3.4% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.179 | +2.9% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $0.174 | +1.8% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | $0.171 | +7.5% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.159 | +4.6% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | $0.152 | +5.6% |
| May 1, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $0.144 | +0.7% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $0.143 | +18.2% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 | $0.121 | -3.2% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | $0.125 | +8.7% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $0.115 | +17.3% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | $0.098 | +11.4% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 | $0.088 | +23.9% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $0.071 | +18.3% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | $0.06 | +7.1% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $0.056 | +14.3% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.049 | +22.5% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 | $0.04 | +37.9% |
| May 2, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $0.029 | +20.8% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | $0.024 | +33.3% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 | $0.018 | +5.9% |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 4, 2022 | $0.017 | +13.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 | $0.204 Special | — |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | $0.015 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | $0.015 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $0.015 | -11.8% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 | $0.017 | -5.6% |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | $0.018 | +5.9% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 7, 2021 | $0.017 | -5.6% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | $0.018 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2021 | May 6, 2021 | $0.018 | -14.3% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $0.021 | +0.0% |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 | $0.021 | -16.0% |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 4, 2021 | $0.025 | -24.2% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | $0.402 Special | — |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 | $0.033 | -13.2% |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 5, 2020 | $0.038 | -5.0% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | $0.04 | -13.0% |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | $0.046 | -9.8% |
| Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 | $0.051 | -5.6% |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 7, 2020 | $0.054 | -12.9% |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 | $0.062 | -12.7% |
| May 1, 2020 | May 6, 2020 | $0.071 | -11.3% |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 6, 2020 | $0.08 | -17.5% |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Mar 5, 2020 | $0.097 | -4.9% |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 6, 2020 | $0.102 | -3.8% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | $0.106 | +3.9% |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | $0.102 | -8.1% |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | $0.111 | -0.9% |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 | $0.112 | -1.8% |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $0.114 | -6.6% |
| Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 | $0.122 | +5.2% |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 | $0.116 | -6.5% |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | $0.124 | +4.2% |
| May 1, 2019 | May 6, 2019 | $0.119 | -5.6% |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 | $0.126 | +13.5% |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 | $0.111 | -11.2% |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 | $0.125 | +12.6% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | $0.111 | +6.7% |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 | $0.104 | -1.9% |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 6, 2018 | $0.106 | +3.9% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 4, 2018 | $0.102 | +2.0% |
| Sep 4, 2018 | Sep 7, 2018 | $0.10 | +6.4% |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | $0.094 | +5.6% |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 | $0.089 | +3.5% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $0.086 | +7.5% |
| May 1, 2018 | May 4, 2018 | $0.08 | +2.6% |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 5, 2018 | $0.078 | +18.2% |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 | $0.066 | +4.8% |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 6, 2018 | $0.063 | -17.1% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.076 | +18.8% |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 6, 2017 | $0.064 | +6.7% |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 6, 2017 | $0.06 | -4.8% |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 | $0.063 | +14.5% |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 8, 2017 | $0.055 | +1.9% |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 7, 2017 | $0.054 | -1.8% |
| Jul 3, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 | $0.055 | +1.9% |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 7, 2017 | $0.054 | +3.8% |
| May 1, 2017 | May 5, 2017 | $0.052 | +8.3% |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 7, 2017 | $0.048 | -2.0% |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 | $0.049 | +53.1% |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 | $0.032 | -51.5% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | $0.066 | +46.7% |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $0.045 | +12.5% |
| Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 7, 2016 | $0.04 | -7.0% |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | $0.043 | -4.4% |
| Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | $0.045 | +7.1% |
| Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | $0.042 | -8.7% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | $0.046 | +12.2% |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 7, 2016 | $0.041 | +2.5% |
| May 2, 2016 | May 6, 2016 | $0.04 | +5.3% |
| Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 | $0.038 | +0.0% |
| Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 | $0.038 | +46.2% |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | $0.026 | -67.5% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 | $0.08 | +142.4% |
| Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 7, 2015 | $0.033 | -5.7% |
| Nov 2, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $0.035 | -12.5% |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 7, 2015 | $0.04 | +48.1% |
| Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 8, 2015 | $0.027 | -18.2% |
| Aug 3, 2015 | Aug 7, 2015 | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 8, 2015 | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 | $0.033 | +6.5% |
| May 1, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $0.031 | +3.3% |
| Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 | $0.03 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 | $0.03 | +20.0% |
| Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 6, 2015 | $0.025 | -61.5% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 | $0.065 | +160.0% |
| Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 5, 2014 | $0.025 | +4.2% |
| Nov 3, 2014 | Nov 7, 2014 | $0.024 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 7, 2014 | $0.024 | +20.0% |
| Sep 2, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | $0.02 | +5.3% |
| Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 7, 2014 | $0.019 | -9.5% |
| Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 8, 2014 | $0.021 | +5.0% |
| Jun 2, 2014 | Jun 6, 2014 | $0.02 | +25.0% |
| May 1, 2014 | May 7, 2014 | $0.016 | +14.3% |
| Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 | $0.014 | -17.6% |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 | $0.017 | +21.4% |
| Feb 3, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 | $0.014 | +0.0% |
| Dec 24, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.064 Special | — |
| Nov 29, 2013 | Dec 5, 2013 | $0.014 | +16.7% |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | $0.012 | -14.3% |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 | $0.014 | +7.7% |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Sep 6, 2013 | $0.013 | +18.2% |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Aug 6, 2013 | $0.011 | -15.4% |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Jul 5, 2013 | $0.013 | +18.2% |
| May 31, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 | $0.011 | -15.4% |
| Apr 30, 2013 | May 6, 2013 | $0.013 | +8.3% |
| Mar 28, 2013 | Apr 4, 2013 | $0.012 | -7.7% |
| Feb 28, 2013 | Mar 6, 2013 | $0.013 | -13.3% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | Feb 6, 2013 | $0.015 | +0.0% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.108 Special | — |
| Nov 30, 2012 | — | $0.015 | +0.0% |
| Nov 2, 2012 | — | $0.015 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2012 | — | $0.015 | -21.1% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | — | $0.019 | -5.0% |
| Jul 31, 2012 | — | $0.02 | +5.3% |
| Jun 29, 2012 | — | $0.019 | -13.6% |
| May 31, 2012 | — | $0.022 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2012 | — | $0.022 | +4.8% |
| Mar 30, 2012 | — | $0.021 | +5.0% |
| Feb 29, 2012 | — | $0.02 | -13.0% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | — | $0.023 | -11.5% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.128 Special | — |
| Nov 30, 2011 | — | $0.026 | +4.0% |
| Oct 31, 2011 | — | $0.025 | -7.4% |
| Sep 30, 2011 | — | $0.027 | -12.9% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | — | $0.031 | -6.1% |
| Jul 29, 2011 | — | $0.033 | +13.8% |
| Jun 30, 2011 | — | $0.029 | -14.7% |
| May 31, 2011 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2011 | — | $0.034 | -2.9% |
| Mar 31, 2011 | — | $0.035 | +16.7% |
| Feb 28, 2011 | — | $0.03 | -9.1% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | — | $0.033 | -42.1% |
| Dec 27, 2010 | — | $0.057 | +54.1% |
| Nov 30, 2010 | — | $0.037 | -2.6% |
| Oct 29, 2010 | — | $0.038 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2010 | — | $0.038 | +2.7% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | — | $0.037 | -15.9% |
| Jul 30, 2010 | — | $0.044 | +2.3% |
| Jun 30, 2010 | — | $0.043 | +13.2% |
| May 28, 2010 | — | $0.038 | -7.3% |
| Apr 30, 2010 | — | $0.041 | +2.5% |
| Mar 31, 2010 | — | $0.04 | +21.2% |
| Feb 26, 2010 | — | $0.033 | +22.2% |
| Jan 29, 2010 | — | $0.027 | -41.3% |
| Dec 24, 2009 | — | $0.046 | — |
Payout risk check
VGSH's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -1.6% 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 Short-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 1-3 Year Index. This index includes fixed income securities issued by the U.S. Treasury (not including inflation-protected securities, floating rate securities and certain other security types), all with maturities between 1 and 3 years. At least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in bonds included in the index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Short Government. First distribution on our records: Dec 24, 2009. 201 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VGSH distribution FAQ
When is VGSH's next ex-distribution date?
VGSH'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 $0.1822 per share, expected on Oct 3, 2026.
How often does VGSH pay distributions?
VGSH pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.168 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is VGSH's distribution yield?
VGSH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.78%, based on $2.187 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $57.90. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.187 per share, is 3.78%.
How much does VGSH pay per share?
VGSH pays about $0.1822 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.187 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $218.70 a year.
Has VGSH grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VGSH'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 VGSH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.78%, you would need about 549 shares of VGSH (roughly $31,770 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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