Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBTIX) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBTIX) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ. It pays a current dividend yield of 3.99% ($4.24 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was May 29, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 1, 2026. The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 71.4%; the market capitalization is approximately $395.35B.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBTIX)

What is Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares's dividend yield?
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBTIX) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 3.99%, which works out to $4.24 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was May 29, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is June 1, 2026.
How many years has Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares increased its dividend?
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBTIX) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
Is Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBTIX) currently has 4 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares in?
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBTIX) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management - Bonds industry.
What is Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares's dividend payout ratio?
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares (VBTIX)'s trailing twelve-month dividend payout ratio is 71.4%. The payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings is paid out as dividends — a lower ratio generally suggests a more sustainable dividend.