Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 4.09% ($3.13 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 3, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $69.10B. Review BSV dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

BSV fund composition

BSV holds 30 positions. It charges an expense ratio of 0.03%, and manages $71.10B.

Sector allocation

Cash & Others100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV)

What is Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF's dividend yield?
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 4.09%, which works out to $3.13 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 3, 2026.
How many years has Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF increased its dividend?
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
What does Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF invest in?
The Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) aims to mirror the investment performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index. This particular benchmark is a market-capitalization-weighted fixed-income gauge that features high-quality (investment-grade) debt securities with a dollar-weighted average remaining maturity ranging from one to five years. To achieve its objective, the fund primarily allocates its capital to U.S. government bonds, top-tier corporate debt, and highly-rated international bonds denominated in U.S. dollars. All securities held within the...