A distribution is the fund passing its income — dividends and interest from what it holds, and any realised capital gains — through to shareholders, per share. Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund pays monthly, and paid $2.939 per share over the last twelve months, a trailing yield of 4.18%.
Each bar is one distribution, dated by its ex-date — the first day the shares trade without it.
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | vs. Prior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.250 | 0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.250 | 0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.250 | +4.2% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.240 | -4.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.250 | +4.2% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.240 | -4.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.250 | +8.7% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.230 | -8.0% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.250 | 0.0% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.250 | +4.2% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.240 | 0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.240 | 0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.240 | 0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.240 | 0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.240 | — |
Amounts per share, to three decimals.
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