VTEC Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard California Tax-Exempt Bond ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.2618 | $26.18 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VTEC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.142 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VTEC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 382 | $37,153 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,910 | $185,767 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,820 | $371,534 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.23%. $10,000 in VTEC would currently pay about $323 a year ($27 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VTEC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.26 | +1.6% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.256 | -2.3% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.262 | +1.6% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.258 | -0.8% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.26 | +0.8% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.258 | +0.4% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.257 | +2.4% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.251 | -4.6% |
| Dec 24, 2025 | — | $0.263 | -3.3% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.272 | +0.4% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.271 | -1.1% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.274 | -2.1% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.28 | +14.8% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.244 | -10.3% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.272 | -1.8% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.277 | +14.9% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.241 | +17.6% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.205 | -21.5% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.261 | -7.8% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.283 | +14.6% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | — | $0.247 | -3.9% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.257 | +70.2% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.151 | -39.4% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.249 | +8.3% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.23 | -5.0% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | $0.242 | +1.7% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.238 | +9.7% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $0.217 | +3.8% |
| May 1, 2024 | — | $0.209 | +1.5% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.206 | -28.2% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | — | $0.287 | — |
Payout risk check
VTEC's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved -0.4% 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 California Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
This index measures the performance of the investment-grade segment of the California municipal bond market as determined by the index provider, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. 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 securities held in the index. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Muni California Intermediate. First distribution on our records: Mar 1, 2024. 31 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VTEC distribution FAQ
When is VTEC's next ex-distribution date?
VTEC'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 $0.2618 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does VTEC pay distributions?
VTEC pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.26 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is VTEC's distribution yield?
VTEC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.23%, based on $3.142 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $97.28. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.142 per share, is 3.23%.
How much does VTEC pay per share?
VTEC pays about $0.2618 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.142 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $314.20 a year.
Has VTEC grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, VTEC'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 VTEC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.23%, you would need about 382 shares of VTEC (roughly $37,153 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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