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 $0.391 per share over the last twelve months, a trailing yield of 4.24%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.033 | -1.7% |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.034 | +0.4% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 | $0.033 | +3.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | $0.032 | -1.7% |
| May 29, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.033 | +2.8% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | $0.032 | -2.7% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | $0.033 | +8.9% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.030 | -7.3% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | $0.033 | +0.1% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | $0.033 | +3.3% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.032 | -2.5% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $0.032 | +2.8% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | $0.032 | -2.1% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $0.032 | +0.3% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | $0.032 | — |
Amounts per share, to three decimals.
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