VWSUX Dividend Yield 2026: Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm

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Data last updated: Oct 12, 2026

Snapshot (as of Oct 12, 2026): Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm (VWSUX) pays a $0.00 annual dividend, yielding 3.13% at $15.68/share. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 3.13%

Annual Dividend: $0.00 per share

Dividend Frequency: monthly

Years of Dividend History: 25

About Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm Dividend

The Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm dividend comes from a fund that invests at least 75% of its assets in municipal bonds, with income exempt from federal income tax under normal circumstances. VWSUX currently yields 3.13%, paying $0.3620 per share on a monthly basis. That monthly cadence suits income investors who want regular cash flow rather than quarterly distributions. The tax-exempt nature of the underlying holdings makes this fund particularly relevant for investors in higher tax brackets.

Dividend Safety

Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm dividend safety depends on the distributions generated by its underlying portfolio of state and local municipal bonds, not on corporate earnings. Payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF). The most data-supported pressure point is the fund's history of year-over-year declines: annual payments dropped from $0.2650 in 2019 to $0.2010 in 2020, and fell again to $0.1120 in 2021, showing that VWSUX distributions move with prevailing interest rates and municipal bond yields rather than a fixed commitment.

Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm (VWSUX) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm dividend history shows a CAGR of 1.6% per year from 2005 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.3680 to $0.5060 over that period (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 105.2% in 2023, reflecting how sharply distributions can swing when interest rates move. Growth is slow on a long-run basis, and that limits the fund's appeal for investors seeking rising income over time.

Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+38.1%	$0.19 (2022)	$0.51 (2025)
5-Year	+20.3%	$0.20 (2020)	$0.51 (2025)
10-Year	+15.2%	$0.12 (2015)	$0.51 (2025)

Is Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm a Good Dividend Stock?

VWSUX fits income-focused investors who want monthly, federally tax-exempt cash flow from a portfolio of state and local municipal bonds. The current yield sits in the moderate (2–4%) range at 3.13%, and the long-run dividend CAGR of 1.6% per year means real purchasing power growth is minimal. What investors get is regular monthly income with a tax advantage built into the fund's mandate. The trade-off is that distributions are rate-sensitive, not fixed, and the history shows meaningful year-over-year declines when the interest rate environment shifts.

Recent Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-08-31	$0.0400
2026-07-31	$0.0400
2026-06-30	$0.0410
2026-05-29	$0.0400
2026-04-30	$0.0420
2026-03-31	$0.0400
2026-02-27	$0.0390
2026-01-30	$0.0380
2025-12-31	$0.0420
2025-11-28	$0.0420

Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.3200
2025	$0.5060
2024	$0.5170
2023	$0.3940
2022	$0.1920

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does VWSUX pay dividends?

Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm (VWSUX) pays dividends monthly — 12 times per year.

Does VWSUX pay monthly dividends?

Yes — Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm (VWSUX) pays dividends every month.

What is VWSUX's dividend yield?

Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm (VWSUX) currently yields 3.13% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history shows multiple year-over-year declines. Annual payments fell from $0.2650 in 2019 to $0.2010 in 2020, and dropped further to $0.1120 in 2021, both declines exceeding 5% in a single year.

How fast has Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm grown its dividend?

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for VWSUX is 1.6% per year from 2005 to 2025. Per-share payments moved from $0.3680 to $0.5060 over that 20-year window, a slow pace that reflects the rate-sensitive nature of municipal bond income.

Is Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm a good dividend stock for income investors?

VWSUX offers a moderate (2-4%) yield of 3.13% with monthly payments and federally tax-exempt income from municipal bonds. The trade-off is that distributions have declined in multiple years, so income is not fixed and varies with interest rates.

What type of investor is Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm best suited for?

The fund fits income-focused investors who value monthly cash flow and federal tax exemption over dividend growth. With a long-run CAGR of just 1.6%, it is not designed for investors seeking rapidly rising income.

Is Vanguard Ultra Short-Term Tx-Ex Adm dividend safe?

Payout ratio is not applicable for this fund. Distributions depend on the income from underlying municipal bonds, and the history shows declines in 2020 and 2021, so the dividend level is tied to interest rate conditions rather than a protected corporate payout.

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