VCSH is Vanguard's Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (Short-Term Bond). Trading at $78.21. Current dividend yield: 4.46%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.51 |
| Current yield | 4.46% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 03, 2026(yesterday) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2990 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 12.93% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 31.79% |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $49.18B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.3033 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.2990 |
| 2026-07-01 | $0.2876 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.2965 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.2906 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.2970 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.2703 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.2972 |
About VCSH
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 1-5 Year Corporate Bond Index. This index includes U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. industrial, utility, and financial companies, with maturities between 1 and 5 years. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in bonds included in the index.
Frequently asked
What is VCSH's dividend yield?
VCSH (Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares) currently has a dividend yield of 4.46%, which works out to about $3.51 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is VCSH's next ex-dividend date?
VCSH's next ex-dividend date is Sep 03, 2026 (yesterday). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did VCSH last pay a dividend?
VCSH's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 05, 2026.
How often does VCSH pay dividends?
VCSH pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is VCSH growing its dividend?
VCSH has been growing its dividend at a 31.79% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-04. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.