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VBF

Invesco Bond Fund

VBF

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$14.26

Fairly valued · -4% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.85%

Annual Dividend

$0.83

Payout Ratio

83%

5-Yr Growth

2.2%

Ex-Date

Oct 14, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about VBF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 13, 2026, Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) has a forward dividend yield of 5.85%, based on an annual dividend of $0.83 per share and a share price of $14.26.
  • As of Oct 13, 2026, VBF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (57 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • VBF last cut its regular dividend in 2021.
  • VBF's next ex-dividend date is Oct 14, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 13, 2026, VBF pays out 83% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • VBF's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.2% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 13, 2026, VBF's 5.85% yield is 10% above its five-year average yield of 5.31%.
  • As of Oct 13, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for VBF is $13.63 per share, 4% below the $14.26 share price, so VBF screens as fairly valued.
  • Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "VBF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 13, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/VBF

Summary

As of Oct 13, 2026, Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) yields 5.85% ($0.83 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (57/100).

Is VBF a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.85% ($0.83/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2021
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    5.85%
    Payout Ratio
    83%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.83
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    2.2%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 14, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.40
    Market Cap
    $162.9M
    P/E Ratio
    14.1
    5-Yr Total Return
    -31%
    52-Week Range
    $14.03 – $15.86
    Dividend Safety
    C · 57/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2021)
    VBF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 14, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →VBF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is VBF a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.85% ($0.83/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is VBF undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, VBF's fair value is about $13.63 versus a $14.26 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-4% vs. fair value).

    Is VBF's dividend safe?

    VBF has a dividend-safety grade of C (57/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2021, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is VBF's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for VBF is about $13.63 per share, about 4% below the current $14.26 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is VBF a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data VBF screens as "mixed" and fairly valued. Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.85% ($0.83/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will VBF cut its dividend?

    VBF earns a dividend-safety grade of C (57/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2021). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does VBF pay a dividend?

    Yes. Invesco Bond Fund pays a monthly dividend of about $0.83 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.85%.

    What is VBF's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 13, 2026, VBF's forward dividend yield is 5.85%, based on a $0.83 annual dividend and a $14.26 share price.

    What is VBF's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 13, 2026, VBF pays $0.83 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is VBF's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 13, 2026, VBF's payout ratio is 83% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

    How many years has VBF grown its dividend?

    VBF does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next VBF ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 13, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for VBF is Oct 14, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.83 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$6.92
    Annual$83.00
    Monthly avg$6.92

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