VTC Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF 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 | $0.3168 | $31.68 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.3167 | $31.67 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.3167 | $31.67 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.3167 | $31.67 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.3167 | $31.67 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.3167 | $31.67 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.3167 | $31.67 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.3167 | $31.67 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.3167 | $31.67 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.3167 | $31.67 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.3167 | $31.67 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.3167 | $31.67 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VTC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.1177 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VTC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 316 | $23,373 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,579 | $116,867 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,158 | $233,733 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.13%. $10,000 in VTC would currently pay about $513 a year ($43 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VTC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.322 | -1.5% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.327 | +0.3% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.326 | +3.2% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.316 | -0.9% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.319 | +1.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.314 | -2.8% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.323 | +11.0% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.291 | -10.2% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.324 | +4.2% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.311 | +1.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.308 | -3.7% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.32 | +3.9% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.308 | -4.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.321 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.321 | +2.2% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.314 | -4.8% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.33 | +6.1% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.311 | +11.1% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.28 | +1.8% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.275 | -8.9% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.302 | -2.6% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.31 | +6.5% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.291 | -3.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.30 | +6.0% |
Payout risk check
VTC's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved -5.5% 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 Total Corporate Bond ETF ETF Shares
The fund is a fund of funds and employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index, which measures the investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market. The index includes U.S. dollar-denominated securities that are publicly issued by industrial, utility, and financial issuers.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Corporate Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 1, 2017. 107 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VTC distribution FAQ
When is VTC's next ex-distribution date?
VTC'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 $0.3168 per share, expected on Nov 2, 2026.
How often does VTC pay distributions?
VTC pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.322 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is VTC's distribution yield?
VTC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.13%, based on $3.801 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $74.04. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.801 per share, is 5.13%.
How much does VTC pay per share?
VTC pays about $0.3168 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.801 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $380.10 a year.
Has VTC grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VTC'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 VTC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.13%, you would need about 316 shares of VTC (roughly $23,373 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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