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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.1641 | $16.41 | 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 $2.1331 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 | 610 | $27,565 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,048 | $137,826 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,095 | $275,653 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.35%. $10,000 in VMBS would currently pay about $435 a year ($36 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VMBS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.163 | -2.4% |
| 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% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 | $0.154 | +2.0% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | $0.151 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.151 | +0.7% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $0.15 | +1.4% |
| May 1, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | $0.148 | +1.4% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.146 | +0.7% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | $0.145 | +1.4% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 6, 2024 | $0.143 | +0.7% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.142 | +0.7% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $0.141 | +5.2% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $0.134 | -1.5% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.136 | +4.6% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | $0.13 | +3.2% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.126 | +0.8% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | $0.125 | +2.5% |
| May 1, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $0.122 | +5.2% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $0.116 | -1.7% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 | $0.118 | +3.5% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | $0.114 | -0.9% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $0.115 | +5.5% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | $0.109 | +3.8% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 | $0.105 | +1.9% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $0.103 | +5.1% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | $0.098 | +2.1% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $0.096 | +5.5% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.091 | +12.3% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 | $0.081 | +17.4% |
| May 2, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $0.069 | -6.8% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | $0.074 | +7.2% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 | $0.069 | +16.9% |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 4, 2022 | $0.059 | +9.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 | $0.054 | +8.0% |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 | $0.05 | +4.2% |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | $0.048 | +9.1% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $0.044 | -17.0% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 | $0.053 | +15.2% |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | $0.046 | -2.1% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 7, 2021 | $0.047 | +23.7% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | $0.038 | +46.2% |
| May 3, 2021 | May 6, 2021 | $0.026 | -39.5% |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | $0.043 | -14.0% |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 | $0.05 | +13.6% |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 4, 2021 | $0.044 | -67.6% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | $0.136 | +103.0% |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 | $0.067 | -2.9% |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 5, 2020 | $0.069 | +1.5% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | $0.068 | -1.4% |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | $0.069 | -8.0% |
| Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 | $0.075 | -8.5% |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 7, 2020 | $0.082 | -13.7% |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2020 | May 6, 2020 | $0.095 | -24.6% |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 6, 2020 | $0.126 | +26.0% |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Mar 5, 2020 | $0.10 | -6.5% |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 6, 2020 | $0.107 | -7.0% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | $0.115 | +12.7% |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | $0.102 | -11.3% |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | $0.115 | +2.7% |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 | $0.112 | -5.9% |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $0.119 | -10.5% |
| Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 | $0.133 | +16.7% |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 | $0.114 | -16.2% |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 | $0.136 | +7.1% |
| May 1, 2019 | May 6, 2019 | $0.127 | -14.8% |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 | $0.149 | +28.4% |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 | $0.116 | -12.8% |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 | $0.133 | -5.0% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | $0.14 | +13.8% |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 | $0.123 | -8.2% |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 6, 2018 | $0.134 | +11.7% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 4, 2018 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 4, 2018 | Sep 7, 2018 | $0.12 | +0.8% |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | $0.119 | +22.7% |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 | $0.097 | -19.8% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $0.121 | +11.0% |
| May 1, 2018 | May 4, 2018 | $0.109 | -13.5% |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Apr 5, 2018 | $0.126 | +31.2% |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 | $0.096 | -1.0% |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 6, 2018 | $0.097 | -12.6% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.111 | +15.6% |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 6, 2017 | $0.096 | -1.0% |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 6, 2017 | $0.097 | +1.0% |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 | $0.096 | -2.0% |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 8, 2017 | $0.098 | +2.1% |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 7, 2017 | $0.096 | +1.1% |
| Jul 3, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 7, 2017 | $0.095 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2017 | May 5, 2017 | $0.095 | +3.3% |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 7, 2017 | $0.092 | +1.1% |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 | $0.091 | +26.4% |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 | $0.072 | +2.9% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | $0.248 Special | — |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $0.07 | +6.1% |
| Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 7, 2016 | $0.066 | -2.9% |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | $0.068 | -13.9% |
| Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | $0.079 | +5.3% |
| Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | $0.075 | -6.2% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | $0.08 | -1.2% |
| Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 7, 2016 | $0.081 | +3.8% |
| May 2, 2016 | May 6, 2016 | $0.078 | -14.3% |
| Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 | $0.091 | +0.0% |
| Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 | $0.091 | +24.7% |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | $0.073 | +1.4% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 | $0.344 Special | — |
| Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 7, 2015 | $0.072 | +0.0% |
| Nov 2, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $0.072 | -2.7% |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 7, 2015 | $0.074 | +15.6% |
| Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 8, 2015 | $0.064 | +3.2% |
| Aug 3, 2015 | Aug 7, 2015 | $0.062 | +5.1% |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 8, 2015 | $0.059 | +1.7% |
| Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 | $0.058 | +18.4% |
| May 1, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $0.049 | -29.0% |
| Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 | $0.069 | +4.5% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.066 | -5.7% |
| Mar 2, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 | $0.07 | +14.8% |
| Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 6, 2015 | $0.061 | +7.0% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 | $0.226 Special | — |
| Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 5, 2014 | $0.057 | -18.6% |
| Nov 3, 2014 | Nov 7, 2014 | $0.07 | +16.7% |
| Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 7, 2014 | $0.06 | -1.6% |
| Sep 2, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 | $0.061 | -10.3% |
| Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 7, 2014 | $0.068 | -4.2% |
| Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 8, 2014 | $0.071 | -6.6% |
| Jun 2, 2014 | Jun 6, 2014 | $0.076 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2014 | May 7, 2014 | $0.076 | -8.4% |
| Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 | $0.083 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 | $0.083 | +9.2% |
| Feb 3, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 | $0.076 | -11.6% |
| Dec 24, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 | $0.086 | +17.8% |
| Nov 29, 2013 | Dec 5, 2013 | $0.073 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 | $0.073 | +15.9% |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 | $0.063 | +37.0% |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Sep 6, 2013 | $0.046 | +27.8% |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Aug 6, 2013 | $0.036 | +56.5% |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Jul 5, 2013 | $0.023 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 | $0.023 | -8.0% |
| Apr 30, 2013 | May 6, 2013 | $0.025 | +13.6% |
| Mar 28, 2013 | Apr 4, 2013 | $0.022 | +22.2% |
| Feb 28, 2013 | Mar 6, 2013 | $0.018 | +5.9% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | Feb 6, 2013 | $0.017 | +183.3% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.276 Special | — |
| Nov 30, 2012 | — | $0.006 | -76.0% |
| Nov 2, 2012 | — | $0.025 | -19.4% |
| Sep 28, 2012 | — | $0.031 | -24.4% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | — | $0.041 | -19.6% |
| Jul 31, 2012 | — | $0.051 | -20.3% |
| Jun 29, 2012 | — | $0.064 | +10.3% |
| May 31, 2012 | — | $0.058 | -20.5% |
| Apr 30, 2012 | — | $0.073 | +5.8% |
| Mar 30, 2012 | — | $0.069 | -11.5% |
| Feb 29, 2012 | — | $0.078 | +6.8% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | — | $0.073 | -13.1% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.318 Special | — |
| Nov 30, 2011 | — | $0.084 | -20.8% |
| Oct 31, 2011 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2011 | — | $0.106 | -9.4% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | — | $0.117 | +15.8% |
| Jul 29, 2011 | — | $0.101 | +5.2% |
| Jun 30, 2011 | — | $0.096 | +5.5% |
| May 31, 2011 | — | $0.091 | +13.7% |
| Apr 29, 2011 | — | $0.08 | -23.8% |
| Mar 31, 2011 | — | $0.105 | +23.5% |
| Feb 28, 2011 | — | $0.085 | -1.2% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | — | $0.086 | -6.5% |
| Dec 27, 2010 | — | $0.908 Special | — |
| Nov 30, 2010 | — | $0.092 | -32.4% |
| Oct 29, 2010 | — | $0.136 | +103.0% |
| Sep 30, 2010 | — | $0.067 | -30.2% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | — | $0.096 | -6.8% |
| Jul 30, 2010 | — | $0.103 | +9.6% |
| Jun 30, 2010 | — | $0.094 | +11.9% |
| May 28, 2010 | — | $0.084 | +12.0% |
| Apr 30, 2010 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2010 | — | $0.075 | -33.0% |
| Feb 26, 2010 | — | $0.112 | +4.7% |
| Jan 29, 2010 | — | $0.107 | +9.2% |
| Dec 24, 2009 | — | $0.098 | — |
Payout risk check
VMBS's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 98/100).
Its share price moved -3.7% 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. 203 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 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 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1641 per share, expected on Nov 2, 2026.
How often does VMBS pay distributions?
VMBS pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.163 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is VMBS's distribution yield?
VMBS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.35%, based on $1.969 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $45.23. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.969 per share, is 4.35%.
How much does VMBS pay per share?
VMBS pays about $0.1641 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.969 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $196.90 a year.
Has VMBS grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VMBS'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 VMBS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.35%, you would need about 610 shares of VMBS (roughly $27,565 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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