Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF (VSDB) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF (VSDB) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 4.27% ($3.21 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 $1.01B. Review VSDB dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

VSDB fund composition

It charges an expense ratio of 0.15%, and manages $1.00B.

VSDB 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 Short Duration Bond ETF (VSDB)

What is Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF's dividend yield?
Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF (VSDB) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 4.27%, which works out to $3.21 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 3, 2026.
What does Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF invest in?
VSDB seeks broad exposure to the global fixed income market, focusing on short-term bonds. It is an actively managed fund comprised of various debt securities by US and non-US issuers, including emerging market countries. Its investments include corporate and government debt, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, as well as mortgage-related securities. The fund will hold bonds of any credit quality but caps its high-yield rated securities at 25% of its portfolio making it primarily composed of investment-grade debt. To uphold its short-term claim, it aims to maintain a dollar-weighted...