VFSTX
Vanguard Short-Term Investment Grade Fund Investor Shrs
$10.19
Vanguard Short-Term Investment Grade Fund Investor Shrs (VFSTX) Dividends
Dividend Data
- Last Ex-Dividend Date
- Oct 30, 2026
- Dividend Amount Per Share
- $0.041
- Dividend Yield
- 4.72%
- Dividend Growth (TTM)
- +3.7%
- Next Ex-Dividend Date (est.)
- Nov 27, 2026
Payment date
Nov 02, 2026
Nov 02, 2026
Monthly
Forward yield
4.80%
4.80%
1 year, trailing
Est. payment date
Nov 30, 2026
Nov 30, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03928 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03951 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03943 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03888 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.04016 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.04063 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.04079 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.04077 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.04118 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $0.04115 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $0.04028 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $0.04078 |
VFSTX Dividend Yield Range
VFSTX Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 02, 2026 | Monthly | $0.04 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 01, 2026 | Monthly | $0.04 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 01, 2026 | Monthly | $0.04 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 03, 2026 | Monthly | $0.04 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 01, 2026 | Monthly | $0.04 |
| May 29, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 | Monthly | $0.04 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | Monthly | $0.04 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 01, 2026 | Monthly | $0.04 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | Monthly | $0.04 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 | Monthly | $0.04 |
| Ex-Date | Amount | Payment Date | Record Date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $0.04 | Nov 02, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Monthly |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $0.04 | Oct 01, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Monthly |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $0.04 | Sep 01, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Monthly |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.04 | Aug 03, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Monthly |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.04 | Jul 01, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Monthly |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.04 | Jun 01, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Monthly |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.04 | May 01, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Monthly |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.04 | Apr 01, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Monthly |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.04 | Mar 02, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Monthly |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04 | Feb 02, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Monthly |
The table shows Vanguard Short-Term Investment Grade Fund Investor Shrs’s dividend history, including amount per share, payout frequency, record and payment dates.
VFSTX Annual Dividend Totals
| Year | Payouts | Total Per Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | $0.4041 |
| 2025 | 12 | $0.4711 |
| 2024 | 12 | $0.4177 |
| 2023 | 12 | $0.3123 |
| 2022 | 12 | $0.1917 |
| 2021 | 12 | $0.2004 |
| 2020 | 12 | $0.247 |
| 2019 | 12 | $0.302 |
| 2018 | 12 | $0.279 |
| 2017 | 12 | $0.1943 |
| 2016 | 13 | $0.2196 |
| 2015 | 13 | $0.211 |
| 2014 | 13 | $0.21 |
| 2013 | 13 | $0.22 |
| 2012 | 12 | $0.271 |
| 2011 | 13 | $0.335 |
| 2010 | 12 | $0.339 |
| 2009 | 12 | $0.413 |
Dividends per share by ex-dividend year, summed from every payout in the history above. The current year counts the payouts made so far.
FAQ
Does Vanguard Short-Term Investment Grade Fund Investor Shrs pay dividends?
Yes, VFSTX has paid a dividend within the past 12 months. VFSTX pays dividends monthly.
How much is Vanguard Short-Term Investment Grade Fund Investor Shrs's dividend?
VFSTX’s most recent dividend was $0.041 per share. VFSTX’s annual dividend yield is 4.72%.
When is Vanguard Short-Term Investment Grade Fund Investor Shrs ex-dividend date?
Vanguard Short-Term Investment Grade Fund Investor Shrs’s last ex-dividend date was Oct 30, 2026. Shareholders who own VFSTX shares before this date received a dividend of $0.041 per share on Nov 02, 2026. VFSTX’s next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Vanguard Short-Term Investment Grade Fund Investor Shrs dividend payment date?
Vanguard Short-Term Investment Grade Fund Investor Shrs’s last dividend payment date was Nov 02, 2026. Shareholders who own VFSTX shares before Oct 30, 2026 received $0.041 per share.

