VGSH is Vanguard's Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (Short Government). Trading at $57.92. Current dividend yield: 3.77%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.19 |
| Current yield | 3.77% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 01, 2026(in 26 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 03, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1678 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 16.96% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 52.39% |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $33.48B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | $0.1678 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.1823 |
| 2026-07-01 | $0.1779 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.1845 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.1789 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.1855 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.1696 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.1854 |
About VGSH
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg US Treasury 1-3 Year Index. This index includes fixed income securities issued by the U.S. Treasury (not including inflation-protected securities, floating rate securities and certain other security types), all with maturities between 1 and 3 years. At least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in bonds included in the index.
Frequently asked
What is VGSH's dividend yield?
VGSH (Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 3.77%, which works out to about $2.19 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is VGSH's next ex-dividend date?
VGSH's next ex-dividend date is Oct 01, 2026 (in 26 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did VGSH last pay a dividend?
VGSH's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 03, 2026.
How often does VGSH pay dividends?
VGSH pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is VGSH growing its dividend?
VGSH has been growing its dividend at a 52.39% 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 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.