VMBS Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities 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 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.1633 | $16.32 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VMBS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.959 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VMBS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 613 | $28,067 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,063 | $140,337 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,126 | $280,674 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.28%. $10,000 in VMBS would currently pay about $428 a year ($36 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VMBS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.167 | -0.6% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.168 | +1.8% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.165 | +1.2% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.163 | +1.2% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.161 | -0.6% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.162 | +0.6% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.161 | -2.4% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.165 | +3.1% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.16 | -1.2% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.162 | -5.8% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.172 | +12.4% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.153 | -7.3% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.165 | +0.6% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.164 | +0.6% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.163 | +1.2% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.161 | -18.7% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.198 | +20.7% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.164 | +3.1% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.159 | -0.6% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.16 | +5.3% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.152 | +1.3% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.15 | -2.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.153 | +5.5% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.145 | -5.8% |
Payout risk check
VMBS's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved -1.7% 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 Mortgage-Backed Securities Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. MBS Float Adjusted Index. This index covers U.S. agency mortgage-backed pass-through securities issued by the GNMA, the FNMA, and the FHLMC. To be included in the index, pool aggregates must have at least $1 billion currently outstanding and a weighted average maturity of at least 1 year. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in bonds included in the index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Government Mortgage-Backed Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 24, 2009. 202 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VMBS distribution FAQ
When is VMBS's next ex-distribution date?
VMBS'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 $0.1633 per share, expected on Oct 3, 2026.
How often does VMBS pay distributions?
VMBS pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.167 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is VMBS's distribution yield?
VMBS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.28%, based on $1.959 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $45.82. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.959 per share, is 4.28%.
How much does VMBS pay per share?
VMBS pays about $0.1633 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.959 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $195.90 a year.
Has VMBS grown or cut its distribution?
VMBS has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 23.3% a year (+1.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VMBS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.28%, you would need about 613 shares of VMBS (roughly $28,067 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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