Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCE) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCE) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 1.20% ($0.90 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was August 3, 2026, with payment scheduled for August 5, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $4M.

VBCE fund composition

It charges an expense ratio of 0.08%, and manages $39.3M.

VBCE runs a derivative strategy and reports no conventional equity constituents, so there is no holdings breakdown to show. Its exposure comes from options positions rather than shares in underlying companies.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCE)

What is Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF's dividend yield?
Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCE) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.20%, which works out to $0.90 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was August 3, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is August 5, 2026.
What does Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF invest in?
As a component of the Vanguard Target Maturity Corporate Bond series, VBCE distinguishes itself by functioning more like a standalone bond than a conventional bond fund. Rather than offering continuous exposure to a segment of the US corporate investment-grade bond market, this fund provides a specific, "bullet" maturity date of December 15, 2031. As this target date approaches, the fund's remaining maturity, duration, and yield-to-maturity will gradually diminish. On its predetermined expiration date, VBCE will liquidate, distributing all capital back to its investors. This particular design...