VTIP Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) pays a $2.06 annual dividend ($0.52 quarterly), yielding 4.15% at $49.73/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-07-01. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 4.15%

Annual Dividend: $2.06 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 ETF Dividend

The Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF dividend comes from a portfolio of U.S. Treasury TIPS with maturities under five years, designed to track short-term inflation closely. The fund currently yields 4.15%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $2.0622 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is July 1, 2026, with the last payment of $0.6804 per share. VTIP's beta of 0.21 makes it one of the lower-volatility income options available, which suits dividend investors who prioritize capital preservation alongside yield.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF pays out dividends as a fund, making the payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF dividend safety rests on the underlying portfolio: every bond is backed by the U.S. government, with principal adjusted twice a year for inflation, which directly ties distributions to realized inflation levels. The key risk is that falling inflation reduces principal adjustments, which in turn compresses the income the fund passes through to shareholders.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 31.8% per year from 2012 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.0520 in 2012 to $1.8829 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 659.6% in 2014, reflecting how sharply inflation adjustments can swing distributions year to year. The data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which means growth has not been linear.

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	-16.1%	$3.19 (2022)	$1.88 (2025)
5-Year	+25.2%	$0.61 (2020)	$1.88 (2025)
10-Year	+16.9%	$0.40 (2014)	$1.88 (2025)

Is Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

VTIP fits dividend investors who want inflation protection with low volatility, not those chasing steady, predictable income growth. The current yield is classified as high (above 4%), and at 4.15% it sits just above the 5-year average of 4.08%, meaning today's income level is broadly in line with what the fund has historically delivered. The trade-off is real: because distributions are tied to inflation adjustments on short-duration TIPS, payouts swing materially from year to year. An investor gets government-backed income that moves with actual inflation, but accepts significant year-to-year variability in the dollar amount received.

Recent Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-07-01	$0.6804
2026-04-01	$0.0227
2025-12-18	$0.7110
2025-10-01	$0.6481
2025-07-01	$0.4260
2025-04-01	$0.0978
2024-12-24	$0.5290
2024-10-01	$0.3083
2024-07-01	$0.4435
2024-04-01	$0.0267

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.7031
2025	$1.8829
2024	$1.3075
2023	$1.3572
2022	$3.1930

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VTIP pay dividends?

Yes, Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) pays a $0.52 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 4.15%.

How often does Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF pay dividends?

VTIP pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend was $0.6804 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for July 1, 2026.

What is Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF's current dividend yield?

The current VTIP dividend yield is 4.15%, slightly above the fund's 5-year average yield of 4.08%, placing it near the top of its own recent historical range.

Has Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. Annual payments dropped from $3.1930 in 2022 to $1.3572 in 2023, a sharp reduction tied to shifting inflation dynamics rather than a structural change in the fund.

How fast has Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF grown its dividend?

VTIP has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.8% per year from 2012 to 2025. That figure is heavily influenced by large inflation-driven swings and does not reflect a smooth, linear growth path.

Is Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

VTIP offers a high yield above 4%, backed by U.S. government bonds with inflation-adjusted principal. The trade-off is that distributions vary materially year to year, making it less predictable than fixed-income alternatives for income investors who need steady cash flow.

Is Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF dividend safe?

The underlying bonds are U.S. government-guaranteed, which removes credit risk. However, distributions are not fixed: they depend on inflation adjustments, so a sustained drop in inflation directly reduces the income the fund pays out.

What type of investor is Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF best suited for?

VTIP suits dividend investors who prioritize inflation protection and low volatility, reflected in a beta of 0.21. Investors who need predictable, growing income each year will find the fund's variable distribution structure a poor fit.

How does Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF compare to its own historical yield?

At 4.15%, the current yield is marginally above the 5-year average of 4.08%. The two figures are close enough that today's yield does not represent a meaningful premium or discount relative to the fund's own recent history.

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