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VBCE DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
4.57% YieldFinancial ServicesVanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF · NASDAQ
Price: $73.43 · Annual div: $3.35/share · Frequency: monthly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-10-01
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VBCE Dividend Yield
VBCE (Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF) has a dividend yield of 4.57%, based on an annual dividend of $3.35 per share and a price of $73.43. Dividends are paid monthly.
VBCE DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a VBCE position grows its share count by about 4.57% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the yield stays near 4.57%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 16 years without adding new money.
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VBCE Dividend History — Last 6 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01Latest | 2026-10-05 | $0.2794 | 2.01% | $72.74 |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.2784 | 1.59% | $74.17 |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.2753 | 1.21% | $74.72 |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.2736 | 0.83% | $75.25 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.2571 | 0.47% | $75.47 |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.0951 | 0.13% | $75.67 |
About Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCE) — Dividend Analysis 2026
As a component of the Vanguard Target Maturity Corporate Bond series, VBCE distinguishes itself by functioning more like a standalone bond than a conventional bond fund. Rather than offering continuous exposure to a segment of the US corporate investment-grade bond market, this fund provides a specific, "bullet" maturity date of December 15, 2031. As this target date approaches, the fund's remaining maturity, duration, and yield-to-maturity will gradually diminish. On its predetermined expiration date, VBCE will liquidate, distributing all capital back to its investors. This particular design makes it an excellent tool for constructing bond ladders. In essence, VBCE presents an efficient way to gain exposure to a diverse collection of high-quality US corporate bonds, all while replicating the natural progression of an individual bond's existence.
VBCE Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is VBCE's dividend yield?
VBCE (Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF) has a dividend yield of 4.57%, based on an annual dividend of $3.35 per share and a price of $73.43. Dividends are paid monthly.
How much does $10,000 in VBCE pay in dividends?
$10,000 in VBCE at a 4.57% yield pays about $457 a year ($38 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for VBCE?
With dividends reinvested, a VBCE position grows its share count by about 4.57% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the yield stays near 4.57%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 16 years without adding new money.
How do I calculate VBCE dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the VBCE DRIP calculator at the top of this page. It reinvests each payout into new shares at the projected price, grows the dividend at the rate you choose and shows yearly income, share count, portfolio value and yield on cost. You can switch DRIP off to compare.
When is VBCE's next ex-dividend date?
VBCE's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet; the most recent one was 2026-10-01. VBCE pays dividends monthly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is VBCE's dividend growth rate?
VBCE has less than a year of dividend history in our data, so there is no dividend growth rate yet.
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🌍 VBCE Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VBCE.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 4.57% | 1.77% | $457 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 3.88% | 1.08% | $388 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 3.66% | 0.86% | $366 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 4.57% | 1.77% | $457 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 4.17% | 1.37% | $417 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 4.57% | 1.77% | $457 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 3.43% | 0.63% | $343 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 3.88% | 1.08% | $388 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 3.20% | 0.40% | $320 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 3.36% | 0.56% | $336 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 3.20% | 0.40% | $320 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 VBCE Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $3.35/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VBCE Dividend Payment Schedule
VBCE pays every month — 12 payments per year.
📊 VBCE vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How VBCE compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VBCE sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ VBCE Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the VBCE dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCE) is currently trading at $73.43, trading near its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 4.57% based on an annual payout of $3.35 per share.
VBCE (Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF) — 4.57% Dividend Yield Analysis
Vanguard Target Maturity 2031 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCE) is a financial services stock currently trading at $73.43 with a dividend yield of 4.57%. It pays an annual dividend of $3.35 per share.
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