VUSB Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Ultra-Short 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 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.1772 | $17.72 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VUSB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.127 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VUSB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 565 | $27,983 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,821 | $139,915 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,642 | $279,831 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.29%. $10,000 in VUSB would currently pay about $429 a year ($36 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VUSB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.174 | -0.6% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.175 | -0.6% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.176 | +4.1% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.169 | -4.0% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.176 | -1.1% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.178 | +7.9% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.165 | -9.3% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.182 | +2.8% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $0.177 | -1.7% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.18 | -3.7% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.187 | -0.5% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.188 | -1.1% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.19 | -2.1% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.194 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.194 | -2.5% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.199 | +2.6% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.194 | -4.9% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.204 | +9.1% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.187 | -11.8% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.212 | +1.0% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | — | $0.21 | +1.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.208 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.208 | -1.0% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | — | $0.21 | -1.9% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | $0.214 | +0.9% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.212 | -4.9% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | — | $0.223 | +1.8% |
| May 1, 2024 | — | $0.219 | -3.9% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | — | $0.228 | +12.3% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | — | $0.203 | -6.0% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | — | $0.216 | +0.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.215 | +4.9% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | — | $0.205 | +1.0% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | — | $0.203 | +3.6% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | — | $0.196 | +0.5% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | — | $0.195 | +4.8% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | — | $0.186 | +0.5% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | — | $0.185 | +3.4% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | — | $0.179 | +4.7% |
| May 1, 2023 | — | $0.171 | +8.2% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | — | $0.158 | +3.3% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | — | $0.153 | -1.3% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | — | $0.155 | +20.2% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.129 | +11.2% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | — | $0.116 | +12.6% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | — | $0.103 | +18.4% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | — | $0.087 | +13.0% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | — | $0.077 | +45.3% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | — | $0.053 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | — | $0.053 | +29.3% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | — | $0.041 | +41.4% |
| May 2, 2022 | — | $0.029 | +26.1% |
| Apr 1, 2022 | — | $0.023 | -4.2% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | — | $0.024 | +60.0% |
| Feb 1, 2022 | — | $0.015 | -31.8% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.022 | +57.1% |
| Dec 1, 2021 | — | $0.014 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2021 | — | $0.014 | -6.7% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | — | $0.015 | +15.4% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | — | $0.013 | -13.3% |
| Aug 2, 2021 | — | $0.015 | +7.1% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | — | $0.014 | -6.7% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | — | $0.015 | +66.7% |
| May 3, 2021 | — | $0.009 | — |
Payout risk check
VUSB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -0.7% 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 Ultra-Short Bond ETF
The fund employs an active management approach, investing in a diversified portfolio of high-quality and, to a lesser extent, medium-quality bonds. It is expected to maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity of 0 to 2 years. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in fixed income securities.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Ultrashort Bond. First distribution on our records: May 3, 2021. 65 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VUSB distribution FAQ
When is VUSB's next ex-distribution date?
VUSB'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 $0.1772 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does VUSB pay distributions?
VUSB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.174 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is VUSB's distribution yield?
VUSB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.29%, based on $2.127 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.60. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.127 per share, is 4.29%.
How much does VUSB pay per share?
VUSB pays about $0.1772 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.127 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $212.70 a year.
Has VUSB grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VUSB'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 VUSB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.29%, you would need about 565 shares of VUSB (roughly $27,983 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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