VBCE is Vanguard's Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF (Target Maturity). Trading at $74.23. Current dividend yield: 4.50%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.34 |
| Current yield | 4.50% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 01, 2026(in 28 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 03, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2784 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | — |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $5M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.2784 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.2753 |
| 2026-07-01 | $0.2736 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.2571 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.0951 |
About VBCE
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the components of the Target Index or in securities determined by the fund’s advisor to have economic characteristics substantially identical to those of the Target Index components.
Frequently asked
What is VBCE's dividend yield?
VBCE (Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 4.50%, which works out to about $3.34 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is VBCE's next ex-dividend date?
VBCE's next ex-dividend date is Oct 01, 2026 (in 28 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did VBCE last pay a dividend?
VBCE's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 03, 2026.
How often does VBCE pay dividends?
VBCE pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.