VTAPX Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTAPX) pays a $1.03 annual dividend ($0.26 quarterly), yielding 4.12% at $24.94/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-07-01. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 4.12%

Annual Dividend: $1.03 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-07-01

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 14

About Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares Dividend

The Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares dividend comes from a portfolio of U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities with remaining maturities under five years. The fund currently yields 4.12%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.0270 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is July 1, 2026, with the last quarterly payment at $0.3395 per share. A beta of 0.21 makes VTAPX one of the lower-volatility options available, which suits income investors who prioritize capital preservation alongside yield.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares pays out dividends as a pass-through from its underlying bond holdings, with a payout ratio classified as not applicable (fund/ETF). Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares dividend safety rests on the fact that its portfolio holds only U.S. Treasury-issued TIPS, which are fully backed by the federal government, providing a high-quality underlying income stream. The key pressure point is variability: the fund's income fluctuates with both prevailing interest rates and the rate of inflation, meaning quarterly payments can shift materially from one period to the next.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTAPX) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares dividend history shows a CAGR of 31.8% per year from 2012 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.0260 in 2012 to $0.9374 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest single-year jump in the window was 661.5% in 2014, and the data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which reflects how directly VTAPX payouts respond to swings in inflation and interest rates rather than a managed dividend policy.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	-16.3%	$1.60 (2022)	$0.94 (2025)
5-Year	+25.2%	$0.30 (2020)	$0.94 (2025)
10-Year	+16.8%	$0.20 (2014)	$0.94 (2025)

Is Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares a Good Dividend Stock?

VTAPX fits dividend investors who want inflation-linked income from government-backed securities and can accept payment variability quarter to quarter. The current yield of 4.12% is classified as high (above 4%), and it sits just above the fund's own 5-year average of 4.06%, so the current income level is not an outlier. What an investor gains here is low-volatility exposure (beta of 0.21) to real yields on short-duration U.S. Treasuries. The trade-off is that income is not predictable in the way a corporate dividend is: payments move with inflation and interest rates, and the history table shows meaningful year-over-year swings in both directions.

Recent Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-07-01	$0.3395
2026-04-01	$0.0092
2025-12-17	$0.3550
2025-09-30	$0.3233
2025-06-30	$0.2118
2025-03-31	$0.0473
2024-12-23	$0.2642
2024-09-30	$0.1530
2024-06-28	$0.2213
2024-03-28	$0.0120

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.3487
2025	$0.9374
2024	$0.6505
2023	$0.6760
2022	$1.5972

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VTAPX pay dividends?

Yes, Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTAPX) pays a $0.26 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 4.12%.

How often does Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares pay dividends?

VTAPX pays dividends quarterly. The most recent payment was $0.3395 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for July 1, 2026.

What is Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares's current dividend yield?

The current VTAPX dividend yield is 4.12%, which is slightly above the fund's 5-year average yield of 4.06%, placing it near the top of its own recent historical range.

Has Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. For example, annual payments dropped from $1.5972 in 2022 to $0.6760 in 2023, reflecting the fund's direct sensitivity to shifts in inflation and interest rates.

How fast has Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares grown its dividend?

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2012 to 2025 is 31.8% per year. That figure is heavily influenced by the fund's inflation-linked structure rather than a managed growth policy, and the history includes both sharp increases and meaningful declines.

Is Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares a good dividend stock for income investors?

The fund offers a high yield (above 4%) backed by U.S. Treasury TIPS, which appeals to income investors seeking inflation-linked payments. The trade-off is payment variability: quarterly amounts shift with inflation and interest rates, so income is not predictable year to year.

What type of investor is Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares best suited for?

VTAPX suits income investors who prioritize low volatility (beta of 0.21) and government-backed credit quality over payment predictability. It fits those who want real yield protection from inflation rather than a steadily growing dividend stream.

How does Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund Admiral Shares compare to its own historical yield?

At 4.12%, the current yield is marginally above the 5-year average of 4.06%. The two figures are close, which means the fund is generating income near its recent norm rather than at an unusually elevated or depressed level.

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