VWSTX
Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund
$15.80
Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund (VWSTX) Dividends
Dividend Data
- Last Ex-Dividend Date
- Oct 30, 2026
- Dividend Amount Per Share
- $0.042
- Dividend Yield
- 3.02%
- Dividend Growth (TTM)
- -3.8%
- Next Ex-Dividend Date (est.)
- Nov 27, 2026
Payment date
Nov 02, 2026
Nov 02, 2026
Monthly
Forward yield
3.15%
3.15%
1 year, trailing
Est. payment date
Nov 30, 2026
Nov 30, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04127 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04122 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03707 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03847 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03846 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.04138 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03889 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03964 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.03923 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $0.03905 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $0.04033 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $0.04154 |
VWSTX Dividend Yield Range
VWSTX 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 Tax-Exempt Fund’s dividend history, including amount per share, payout frequency, record and payment dates.
VWSTX Annual Dividend Totals
| Year | Payouts | Total Per Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | $0.3941 |
| 2025 | 12 | $0.4941 |
| 2024 | 12 | $0.5045 |
| 2023 | 12 | $0.3839 |
| 2022 | 12 | $0.1797 |
| 2021 | 12 | $0.098 |
| 2020 | 12 | $0.187 |
| 2019 | 12 | $0.252 |
| 2018 | 12 | $0.227 |
| 2017 | 12 | $0.166 |
| 2016 | 12 | $0.137 |
| 2015 | 12 | $0.111 |
| 2014 | 12 | $0.112 |
| 2013 | 12 | $0.134 |
| 2012 | 12 | $0.168 |
| 2011 | 12 | $0.193 |
| 2010 | 11 | $0.191 |
| 2009 | 12 | $0.321 |
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 Tax-Exempt Fund pay dividends?
Yes, VWSTX has paid a dividend within the past 12 months. VWSTX pays dividends monthly.
How much is Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund's dividend?
VWSTX’s most recent dividend was $0.042 per share. VWSTX’s annual dividend yield is 3.02%.
When is Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund ex-dividend date?
Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund’s last ex-dividend date was Oct 30, 2026. Shareholders who own VWSTX shares before this date received a dividend of $0.042 per share on Nov 02, 2026. VWSTX’s next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund dividend payment date?
Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Fund’s last dividend payment date was Nov 02, 2026. Shareholders who own VWSTX shares before Oct 30, 2026 received $0.042 per share.

