Vanguard Municipal Bond Funds - Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VSDM) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Municipal Bond Funds - Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VSDM) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 3.13% ($2.37 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026, with payment scheduled for October 5, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $944M. Review VSDM dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

VSDM fund composition

It charges an expense ratio of 0.12%, and manages $1.20B.

VSDM 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 Municipal Bond Funds - Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VSDM)

What is Vanguard Municipal Bond Funds - Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF's dividend yield?
Vanguard Municipal Bond Funds - Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VSDM) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 3.13%, which works out to $2.37 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Municipal Bond Funds - Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is October 5, 2026.
What does Vanguard Municipal Bond Funds - Vanguard Short Duration Tax-Exempt Bond ETF invest in?
VSDM is an actively managed ETF that seeks tax-exempt income with limited price volatility. It primarily invests in US dollar-denominated municipal bonds issued by US states or local agencies. Interest is exempt from federal income taxes and alternative minimum tax (AMT). The fund does not have maturity limitations on individual securities, but it typically maintains a dollar-weighted average maturity of 2 to 7 years and an average portfolio duration of 1.5 to 5 years. The majority of assets are invested in investment-grade bonds, rated A3 or better by Moody's or equivalent. Investments in...