Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT)
| Assets | $10.19B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.04% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 177.92M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 1,636,568 |
| Open | 56.81 |
| Previous Close | 57.28 |
| Day's Range | 56.61 - 56.94 |
| 52-Week Low | 53.18 |
| 52-Week High | 62.92 |
| Beta | 0.48 |
| Holdings | 94 |
| Inception Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
About VGLT
Fund Home PageThe 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.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.2115 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.2094 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.2039 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.2097 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.202 | May 5, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.2096 | Apr 3, 2025 |
Performance
VGLT had a total return of -5.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.63%.
News
VGLT: The Rotation Into Long-Term Treasuries Isn't Over
The Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF offers low-cost exposure to long-term US Treasuries, with a 4.31% yield and high-interest rate sensitivity. With an expected Fed rate cut in September 2025, rotatin...
Treasury Yields Snapshot: September 12, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended September 12, 2025 at 4.06%. Meanwhile the 2-year note ended at 3.56% and the 30-year note ended at 4.68%.
Treasury Yields Snapshot: September 5, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended September 5, 2025 at 4.10%, its lowest level since the beginning of April. Meanwhile the 2-year note ended at 3.51%, its lowest level since September 2024.
Market Valuation, Inflation & Treasury Yields: August 2025
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10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: August 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 ...
Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 29, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended August 29, 2025 at 4.23%. Meanwhile the 2-year note ended at 3.59% and the 30-year note ended at 4.92%.
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 22, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended August 22, 2025 at 4.26%. Meanwhile the 2-year note ended at 3.68% and the 30-year note ended at 4.88%.
Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 15, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended August 15, 2025 at 4.33%. Meanwhile the 2-year note ended at 3.75% and the 30-year note ended at 4.92%.
Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 8, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended August 8, 2025 at 4.27%. Meanwhile the 2-year note ended at 3.69% and the 30-year note ended at 4.85%.
Market Valuation, Inflation & Treasury Yields: July 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...
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.
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 ...
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%.
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%.
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 ...