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VGSH Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGSH) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VGSH's current 3.13% yield.

Dividend Yield: 3.13%

Share Price: $57.76

VGSH DRIP Calculator

Model VGSH dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

What If You Invested $1,000 in VGSH 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in VGSH on 2016-09-30 would be worth $1,191.48 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 19.1%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,169.49 (16.9% return). Reinvesting dividends added $21.99 in extra value.

Starting share price: $61.21 — Current share price: $57.57

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VGSH's current dividend yield?

VGSH (Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares) currently has a dividend yield of 3.13%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $313 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much VGSH do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VGSH at its current yield of 3.13%, you would need approximately $383,387 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does VGSH pay monthly dividends?

Yes, VGSH pays dividends monthly, making it popular with income investors who want regular cash flow.

Is VGSH's dividend safe?

Payout ratio data is not available for VGSH. Review the company's earnings and cash flow statements for a safety assessment.

What is VGSH's dividend growth rate?

We don't have enough historical data to calculate a reliable dividend growth rate for VGSH. You can set a custom growth rate in the calculator above.

What would $1,000 invested in VGSH 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in VGSH on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $1,191.48 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 19.1% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,169.49 — meaning DRIP added $21.99 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the VGSH dividend page.