Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCITDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | $0.34 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 |
| December 3, 2025 | $0.32 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 |
| November 5, 2025 | $0.33 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 |
| October 3, 2025 | $0.33 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 |
| September 4, 2025 | $0.33 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF has rewarded shareholders with 201 dividend payments over the past 16 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held VCIT shares during this period received a total of $49.68 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.34/share was paid 32 days ago, on December 22, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: VCIT currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 4.61%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2009, the dividend payout has decreased by 17.9%, from $0.41 to $0.34.
Company News
With long-term yields elevated and potential Fed rate cuts in 2026, three Vanguard bond ETFs show promise: High-Yield Active ETF, Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF, and Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF, each offering unique investment opportunities in the current economic landscape.
The article discusses the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT) as a potential middle ground for income investors, balancing risk and reward. It compares VCIT's performance and yield to other bond ETFs, highlighting its advantages as a core holding for income portfolios.
Investing $30,000 in Vanguard's Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF, Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF, and Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF could generate over $1,700 in passive income annually. However, the Emerging Markets ETF carries higher risk due to volatility in emerging markets.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) have not kept up with inflation in recent years, leading to a decline in retirees' buying power. To offset this, the article suggests investing in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), corporate bonds, and dividend-paying stocks, which can help outpace inflation.
