VUSB Distribution History & Yield

Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF · Cboe US

ETF Ultrashort Bond Monthly payer Bond fund
$49.57
+0.14% today
as of Oct 23, 2026
TTM yield
4.28%
$2.12/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
4.28%
$2.12/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$2.12
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.1767
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Oct 31, 2026 Estimated
in 6 days
Next pay date
Nov 14, 2026
in 20 days
Last ex-distribution date
Oct 1, 2026
$0.181 per share
Expense ratio
0.10%
AUM 9.9B
Consistency
97/100
very stable payouts
5y distribution CAGR
n/a
needs 6+ years of history
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
5.5
since May 3, 2021
1y total return
+3.4%
price -0.9% + distributions 4.2%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) Nov 14, 2026 $0.1767 $17.67 Estimated
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) Dec 14, 2026 $0.1767 $17.67 Estimated
Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) Jan 13, 2027 $0.1767 $17.67 Estimated
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) Feb 12, 2027 $0.1767 $17.67 Estimated
Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) Mar 14, 2027 $0.1767 $17.67 Estimated
Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) Apr 13, 2027 $0.1767 $17.67 Estimated
Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) May 13, 2027 $0.1767 $17.67 Estimated
Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) Jun 12, 2027 $0.1767 $17.67 Estimated
Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) Jul 12, 2027 $0.1767 $17.67 Estimated
Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) Aug 11, 2027 $0.1767 $17.67 Estimated
Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) Sep 10, 2027 $0.1767 $17.67 Estimated
Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) Oct 10, 2027 $0.1767 $17.67 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 $2.2967 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Jul 3, 2023 to Oct 1, 2026; most recent $0.181$0.00$0.125$0.25Jul 3, 2023: $0.185Jul '23Aug 1, 2023: $0.186Sep 1, 2023: $0.195Oct 2, 2023: $0.196Nov 1, 2023: $0.203Dec 1, 2023: $0.205Dec '23Dec 22, 2023: $0.215Feb 1, 2024: $0.216Mar 1, 2024: $0.203Apr 1, 2024: $0.228May 1, 2024: $0.219May '24Jun 3, 2024: $0.223Jul 1, 2024: $0.212Aug 1, 2024: $0.214Sep 3, 2024: $0.21Oct 1, 2024: $0.21Oct '24Nov 1, 2024: $0.208Dec 2, 2024: $0.208Dec 24, 2024: $0.21Feb 3, 2025: $0.212Mar 3, 2025: $0.187Mar '25Apr 1, 2025: $0.204May 1, 2025: $0.194Jun 2, 2025: $0.199Jul 1, 2025: $0.194Aug 1, 2025: $0.194Aug '25Sep 2, 2025: $0.19Oct 1, 2025: $0.188Nov 3, 2025: $0.187Dec 1, 2025: $0.18Dec 18, 2025: $0.177Dec '25Feb 2, 2026: $0.182Mar 2, 2026: $0.165Apr 1, 2026: $0.178May 1, 2026: $0.176Jun 1, 2026: $0.169Jun '26Jul 1, 2026: $0.176Aug 3, 2026: $0.175Sep 1, 2026: $0.174Oct 1, 2026: $0.181

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2021 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.50$3.002021: $0.131$0.13120212022: $0.75$0.7520222023: $2.201$2.20120232024: $2.561$2.56120242025: $2.306$2.30620252026 (YTD): $1.576$1.5762026 YTD

How much VUSB do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month567$28,058$1,200
$500 / month2,831$140,292$6,000
$1,000 / month5,661$280,585$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 4.28%. $10,000 in VUSB would currently pay about $428 a year ($36 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

VUSB distribution history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Oct 1, 2026 — $0.181 +4.0%
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

Distribution stabilityLow risk

VUSB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).

Its share price moved -0.9% 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. 66 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 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 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1767 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.

How often does VUSB pay distributions?

VUSB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.181 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.

What is VUSB's distribution yield?

VUSB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.28%, based on $2.12 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.57. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.12 per share, is 4.28%.

How much does VUSB pay per share?

VUSB pays about $0.1767 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.12 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $212.00 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 4.28%, you would need about 567 shares of VUSB (roughly $28,058 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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