VTIP Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) | Jan 3, 2027 | $0.933 | $93.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 158 days) | Apr 4, 2027 | $0.933 | $93.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 249 days) | Jul 4, 2027 | $0.933 | $93.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 30, 2027 (in 340 days) | Oct 3, 2027 | $0.933 | $93.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VTIP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.732 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 36 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VTIP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 322 | $15,701 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,608 | $78,505 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,216 | $157,010 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.64%. $10,000 in VTIP would currently pay about $764 a year ($64 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VTIP distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.933 | +37.2% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.68 | +2856.5% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.023 | -96.8% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.711 | +9.7% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.648 | +52.1% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.426 | +334.7% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.098 | -81.5% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.529 | +71.8% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.308 | -30.6% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.444 | +1544.4% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.027 | -95.8% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | $0.638 | +86.5% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.342 | -2.0% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.349 | +1103.4% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $0.029 | -97.4% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | $1.117 | +23.6% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $0.904 | +32.0% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.685 | +40.7% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | $0.487 | -49.2% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 | $0.958 | +9.6% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $0.874 | +81.7% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 7, 2021 | $0.481 | +411.7% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 | $0.094 | -71.8% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | $0.333 | +18.9% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | $0.28 | -20.2% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | $0.351 | -20.0% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 27, 2019 | $0.439 | +158.2% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 | $0.17 | -52.1% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Dec 18, 2018 | $0.355 | -32.3% |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | $0.524 | +78.8% |
| Jun 18, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | $0.293 | -60.5% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.742 | +98.4% |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Dec 20, 2016 | $0.374 | -5.3% |
| Dec 18, 2014 | Dec 24, 2014 | $0.395 | +1617.4% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | Dec 27, 2013 | $0.023 | -55.8% |
| Dec 20, 2012 | — | $0.052 | — |
Payout risk check
VTIP's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 38/100).
Its share price moved -3.6% 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 Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund ETF Shares
The index is a market-capitalization-weighted index that includes all inflation-protected public obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury with remaining maturities of less than 5 years.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Short-Term Inflation-Protected Bond. First distribution on our records: Dec 20, 2012. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VTIP distribution FAQ
When is VTIP's next ex-distribution date?
VTIP's next ex-distribution date is Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.933 per share, expected on Jan 3, 2027.
How often does VTIP pay distributions?
VTIP pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.933 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is VTIP's distribution yield?
VTIP's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.81%, based on $2.347 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $48.83. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.732 per share, is 7.64%.
How much does VTIP pay per share?
VTIP pays about $0.933 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.732 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $373.20 a year.
Has VTIP grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VTIP'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 VTIP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.64%, you would need about 322 shares of VTIP (roughly $15,701 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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