Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT)

NASDAQ: VGLT · Real-Time Price · USD
55.93
+0.94 (1.71%)
At close: Aug 1, 2025, 4:00 PM
55.88
-0.05 (-0.09%)
After-hours: Aug 1, 2025, 5:17 PM EDT
1.71%
Assets$9.82B
Expense Ratio0.04%
PE Ration/a
Shares Out175.71M
Dividend (ttm)$2.47
Dividend Yield4.42%
Ex-Dividend DateAug 1, 2025
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Payout Ration/a
Volume2,553,329
Open55.75
Previous Close54.99
Day's Range55.74 - 56.00
52-Week Low53.18
52-Week High63.41
Beta0.45
Holdings94
Inception DateNov 19, 2009

About VGLT

Fund Home Page

The Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market value-weighted index of fixed income securities issued by the US Treasury, excluding inflation-protected bonds, with maturities of at least 10 years. VGLT was launched on Nov 19, 2009 and is issued by Vanguard.

Asset Class Fixed Income
Category Long Government
Region North America
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VGLT
ETF Provider Vanguard
Index Tracked Bloomberg US Aggregate Government - Treasury - Long

Dividends

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Aug 1, 2025$0.2094Aug 5, 2025
Jul 1, 2025$0.2039Jul 3, 2025
Jun 2, 2025$0.2097Jun 4, 2025
May 1, 2025$0.202May 5, 2025
Apr 1, 2025$0.2096Apr 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025$0.1893Mar 5, 2025
Full Dividend History

Performance

VGLT had a total return of -1.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.52%.

News

Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 1, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended August 1, 2025 at 4.23% while the 2-year note ended at 3.69%. This is the lowest level for each bond yield in three months.

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
17 hours ago - ETF Trends

10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: July 2025

This article looks at the 10-year Treasury yield's historical trends since 1962, exploring its relationship with key economic indicators like the Fed Funds Rate (FFR), inflation, and the S&P 500. The ...

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
20 hours ago - ETF Trends

Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 25, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended July 25, 2025 at 4.40%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.91% and the 30-year note ended at 4.92%.

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
7 days ago - ETF Trends

Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 18, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended July 18, 2025 at 4.44%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.88% and the 30-year note ended at 5.00%.

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
14 days ago - ETF Trends

Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 11, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended July 11, 2025 at 4.43%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.90% and the 30-year note ended at 4.96%.

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
21 days ago - ETF Trends

Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 3, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended July 3, 2025 at 4.35%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.88% and the 30-year note ended at 4.86%.

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
26 days ago - ETF Trends

Market Valuation, Inflation & Treasury Yields: June 2025

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are significantly overvalued, which suggests cautious expectations for investment returns. This analysis focuse...

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
4 weeks ago - ETF Trends

10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: June 2025

This article looks at the 10-year Treasury yield's historical trends since 1962, exploring its relationship with key economic indicators like the Fed Funds Rate (FFR), inflation, and the S&P 500. The ...

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
4 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 27, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended June 27, 2025 at 4.39%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.3% and the 30-year note ended at 4.85%.

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
5 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 20, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended June 20, 2025, at 4.38%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.90% and the 30-year note ended at 4.89%.

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
6 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 13, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended June 13, 2025 at 4.41%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.96% and the 30-year note ended at 4.90%.

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
6 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 6, 2025

The yield on the 10-year note ended June 6, 2025 at 4.51%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 4.04% and the 30-year note ended at 4.97%.

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
2 months ago - ETF Trends

Treasuries Still an Option as Economic Uncertainty Persists

Given the large pool of options available to fixed income investors in the bond market, the ideal option given the current economic uncertainty is still Treasuries. With that, Vanguard has three optio...

Other symbols: VGITVGSH
2 months ago - ETF Trends

Market Valuation, Inflation & Treasury Yields: May 2025

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are significantly overvalued, which suggests cautious expectations for investment returns. This analysis focuse...

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
2 months ago - ETF Trends

10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: May 2025

This article looks at the 10-year Treasury yield's historical trends since 1962, exploring its relationship with key economic indicators like the Fed Funds Rate (FFR), inflation, and the S&P 500. The ...

Other symbols: VBILVGIT
2 months ago - ETF Trends

Recession Risk Ruled Out? That Makes VGLT More Attractive.

VGLT offers lower fees compared to TLT, making it an attractive long-term bond solution, especially after the February fee cut. During the last year of trading, betting on rate cut expectations would ...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

VGLT Is Better Than VCLT For Your Fixed Income Position

Research includes back-testing portfolios with 100% fixed income in LTCB, LTT, and a 50/50 blend, showing LTCB has the best returns and risk-adjusted returns. Adding 10% equity to fixed income portfol...

Other symbols: VCLT
6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

How will US tariffs affect the TLT and VGLT ETFs?

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) and the Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) ETFs have slipped this year, which may continue in February. The VGLT fund traded at $55.67, down by 11% from it...

Other symbols: TLT
6 months ago - Invezz

Bond ETFs are down in 2025 ahead of highly anticipated U.S. inflation data

The U.S. bond market is broadly down so far this year, with funds that provide exposure to fixed-income assets hurt by a recent rapid ascent in Treasury yields.

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7 months ago - Market Watch

VGLT: How To Incorporate Long-Term Treasury Bonds

Long-term treasury bonds, when added minimally, offer superior returns and are ideal for high-risk investors with a long-term investment horizon. Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF Shares is a...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Here's why the VGLT and TLT ETFs could slump further soon

The Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) and the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) ETFs crashed hard this week as short and long-term US Treasury yields surged to a two-year high.  The TLT ETF dr...

Other symbols: TLT
7 months ago - Invezz

Long-Term Treasury ETFs Hit Death Cross As Yields Rise, Bonds Tumble

It's been a wild ride for long-term Treasury ETFs lately, and it's looking like they might have hit a rough patch. Following months of declining interest rates, yields on U.S. Treasurys reversed cours...

Other symbols: TLTUTHY
8 months ago - Benzinga

VGLT: A Compelling Opportunity If You're Ready For Higher Volatility

Trump's second term may introduce aggressive trade policies and fiscal reforms under Scott Bessent. VGLT ETF has a decent potential for appreciation, though investors should consider risks from inflat...

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha