VGIT Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares

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Data last updated: Nov 05, 2026

Snapshot (as of Nov 05, 2026): Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGIT) pays a $0.00 annual dividend, yielding 3.32% at $57.62/share. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 3.32%

Annual Dividend: $0.00 per share

Dividend Frequency: monthly

Years of Dividend History: 18

About Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares Dividend

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares dividend comes from a fund that holds U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of 3 to 10 years, tracking the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 3-10 Year Index. The current yield is 4.03%, placing VGIT in high-yield territory for a government bond fund. Payments arrive monthly, which suits income investors who prefer regular cash flow over quarterly distributions. That yield, backed by U.S. Treasury obligations, makes this fund a fit for income-focused investors prioritizing payment frequency and government credit quality.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares dividend safety depends on the interest income generated by the underlying Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 3-10 Year Index holdings, not on corporate earnings or a payout ratio. Payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF). The most concrete pressure point in the data is the year-over-year decline visible in 2022, when annual distributions fell to $1.0174 from $1.5500 in 2020, reflecting how rising interest rates and bond price dynamics can compress near-term income distributions even in a Treasury-focused fund.

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGIT) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Over the past 15 years, Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares has grown its dividend at 1.3% per year. Per-share distributions moved from $1.8570 in 2010 to $2.2700 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The largest single-year jump in the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares dividend history was 59.0% in 2023, driven by the rate environment, but that spike follows years of flat or declining payouts. Growth is slow at the headline level, and the path has not been linear.

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+30.7%	$1.02 (2022)	$2.27 (2025)
5-Year	+7.9%	$1.55 (2020)	$2.27 (2025)
10-Year	+7.6%	$1.09 (2015)	$2.27 (2025)

Is Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares a Good Dividend Stock?

VGIT fits income-focused investors who want monthly cash flow from U.S. government bonds and can accept year-to-year variability in distribution amounts. The current yield is high (above 4%), which is the fund's primary draw. The trade-off is a 1.3% annualized growth rate over 15 years, meaning purchasing power from distributions barely keeps pace with modest inflation. Three consecutive years of increases through 2025 show recent momentum, but the history table includes meaningful declines, so investors get yield and payment frequency, not a smoothly rising income stream.

Recent Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-10-01	$0.1890
2026-09-01	$0.2061
2026-08-03	$0.1945
2026-07-01	$0.1879
2026-06-01	$0.1935
2026-05-01	$0.1872
2026-04-01	$0.1959
2026-03-02	$0.1746
2026-02-02	$0.1913
2025-12-18	$0.1939

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$1.7200
2025	$2.2700
2024	$2.1302
2023	$1.6176
2022	$1.0174

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does VGIT pay dividends?

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGIT) pays dividends monthly — 12 times per year.

Does VGIT pay monthly dividends?

Yes — Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGIT) pays dividends every month.

What is VGIT's dividend yield?

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares (VGIT) currently yields 3.32% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history shows year-over-year declines. Annual distributions fell from $1.5500 in 2020 to $1.0174 in 2022, a drop of more than 34%. The data window covers 2010 to 2025, so declines outside that range are not captured here.

How fast has Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares grown its dividend?

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 1.3% per year from 2010 to 2025. That puts per-share distributions at $2.2700 in 2025, up from $1.8570 in 2010, though the path included several years of decline.

Is Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares a good dividend stock for income investors?

VGIT carries a high yield above 4% and pays monthly, two characteristics that appeal to income-focused investors. The trade-off is a 1.3% long-term growth rate and a history that includes distribution declines, so the income level is not guaranteed to rise steadily.

What type of investor is Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares best suited for?

The fund fits income-focused investors who want monthly distributions backed by U.S. Treasury bonds and can tolerate year-to-year variability in payout amounts. Investors prioritizing a steadily rising income stream may find the 1.3% CAGR and past declines less appealing.

Why is Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares dividend yield high?

The 4.03% yield reflects the interest income generated by U.S. Treasury bonds with 3-to-10-year maturities held in the fund. Treasury yields in that maturity range have risen in recent years, which directly lifts the distributions the fund passes through to shareholders.

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