VBIL Dividend Calculator
Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF · how much VBIL pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of VBIL pay $219.50 a year in distributions, about $18.29 each month, at the current monthly distribution of $0.1829 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $75.56 share price that is a 2.90% yield, so $10,000 buys about 132.3 shares and pays about $290 a year.
Per share, a year
$2.1950
100 shares, a year
$219.50
$10,000 invested, a year
$290.50
Shares for $1,000 a month
5,467
VBIL Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF
$75.56 · $2.20/yr dividend · 2.90% yield · monthly
Annual income
$219.00
Monthly (average)
$18.25
Per payment (monthly)
$18.25
Dividend yield
2.90%
Yield on cost
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Enter your cost
Position value
$7,556
Your payments over the next 12 months
Estimated from VBIL's ex-dividend dates over the past year plus its usual wait until payment
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 4% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $312 · 10-year total: $2,629. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many VBIL shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from VBIL distributions alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 547 | $41,331 |
| $250 a month | 1,367 | $103,291 |
| $500 a month | 2,734 | $206,581 |
| $1,000 a month | 5,467 | $413,087 |
| $2,000 a month | 10,934 | $826,173 |
| $5,000 a month | 27,335 | $2,065,433 |
How the VBIL distribution is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $2.20
Each payment = shares × $0.1829
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $2.20
The rate is VBIL's current distribution as of Nov 5, 2026. Fund distributions change from payment to payment, so treat these as estimates.
Key facts: VBIL dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of VBIL pay $219.50 a year in distributions before tax, about $18.29 each month, at $2.20 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $75.56, VBIL yields 2.90%: $10,000 buys about 132.3 shares, which pay about $290.50 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from VBIL distributions alone takes about 5,467 shares, roughly $413,087 at today's price, before tax.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "VBIL Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/VBIL/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of VBIL pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of VBIL pay $219.50 a year in distributions before tax, about $18.29 each month, at $2.20 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of VBIL pay?
About $2,195 a year before tax, or $182.92 each month, at VBIL's current rate of $2.20 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $75,560 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of VBIL do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 5,467 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $2.20 a share, that's 5,467 shares, or about $413,087 at today's $75.56 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in VBIL to make $100 a month?
About $41,308. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 2.90% yield that takes $41,308, or about 547 shares.
How often does VBIL pay distributions?
VBIL pays every month, so you get 12 payments a year of about $0.1829 per share each.
How is the VBIL distribution calculated?
Multiply your shares by the distribution per share. VBIL pays about $2.20 per share a year, so each share earns $2.20 a year and $0.1829 each month. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are VBIL distributions taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. How a fund's distributions are taxed depends on where its income comes from: dividends from stocks are often qualified, while interest, option premium and return of capital are treated differently. The fund's annual tax statement gives the split. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), distributions aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current distribution rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to VBIL