VWOB Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 3, 2026 | $0.3228 | $32.28 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.3227 | $32.27 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.3227 | $32.27 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.3227 | $32.27 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.3227 | $32.27 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.3227 | $32.27 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.3227 | $32.27 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.3227 | $32.27 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.3227 | $32.27 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.3227 | $32.27 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 322 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.3227 | $32.27 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 352 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.3227 | $32.27 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VWOB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.873 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VWOB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 310 | $20,347 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,550 | $101,735 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,099 | $203,470 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.90%. $10,000 in VWOB would currently pay about $590 a year ($49 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VWOB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.321 | -7.5% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.347 | +10.5% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.314 | -1.6% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.319 | +0.3% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.318 | -3.3% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.329 | +2.8% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.32 | -5.9% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.34 | +7.9% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.315 | -1.3% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.319 | +0.6% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.317 | +1.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.314 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.314 | -18.7% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.386 | +21.8% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.317 | +0.3% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.316 | -2.5% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.324 | -6.1% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.345 | -0.3% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.346 | -9.4% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.382 | +17.5% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.325 | -2.7% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.334 | -5.1% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.352 | +9.7% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.321 | -0.6% |
Payout risk check
VWOB'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 Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
The manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of index. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the bonds that make up the target index. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Emerging Markets Bond. First distribution on our records: Jul 1, 2013. 159 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VWOB distribution FAQ
When is VWOB's next ex-distribution date?
VWOB'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 $0.3228 per share, expected on Oct 3, 2026.
How often does VWOB pay distributions?
VWOB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.321 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is VWOB's distribution yield?
VWOB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.90%, based on $3.873 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $65.67. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.873 per share, is 5.90%.
How much does VWOB pay per share?
VWOB pays about $0.3228 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.873 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $387.30 a year.
Has VWOB grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VWOB'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 VWOB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.90%, you would need about 310 shares of VWOB (roughly $20,347 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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