Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT)
| Assets | $9.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.04% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 169.37M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.37% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | -1.59% |
| Volume | 1,228,462 |
| Open | 55.38 |
| Previous Close | 55.57 |
| Day's Range | 55.32 - 55.95 |
| 52-Week Low | 53.80 |
| 52-Week High | 63.41 |
| Beta | 0.44 |
| Holdings | 92 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.2096 | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.1893 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.2067 | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | $0.2075 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.2181 | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.2123 | Nov 5, 2024 |
News
Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 11, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended April 11, 2025 at 4.48%, its highest level since mid-February. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.96% and the 30-year note ended at 4.85%.
Treasuries & Muni ETF Options for Focusing on Quality
The credit risk profile for corporate bonds has improved. But given the abundance of market uncertainty, it may be best to stick to Treasuries, or for additional yield, municipal bonds.
Attractive Yield Options in Treasuries Highlight 3 Bond ETFs
With the stock market roiled by uncertainty, bonds have remained resilient. Additionally, with interest rates still relatively high, attractive yield options exist in Treasuries.
Treasury Yields Snapshot: April 4, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended April 4, 2025 at 4.01% while the 2-year note ended at 3.68%. These are the lowest levels for each respective note since October.
Market Valuation, Inflation & Treasury Yields: March 2025
Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: U.S. stock indexes are significantly overvalued. This suggests cautious expectations for investment returns.
10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: March 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: March 28, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended March 28, 2025 at 4.27%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.89% and the 30-year note ended at 4.64%.
Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 21, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended March 21, 2025 at 4.25%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.94% and the 30-year note ended at 4.59%.
Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 14, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended March 14, 2025 at 4.31%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 4.02% and the 30-year note ended at 4.62%.
Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 7, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended March 7, 2025 at 4.32%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.99% and the 30-year note ended at 4.62%.
Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields – February 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...
10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: February 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: February 28, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended February 28, 2025 at 4.24%, its lowest level since early December. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.99%, its lowest levels since mid-October.
Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 21, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended February 21, 2025 at 4.42%, its lowest level since mid-December. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 4.19% and the 30-year note ended at 4.67%.
VGLT Is Better Than VCLT For Your Fixed Income Position
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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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
VGLT and TLT ETFs retreat; concerns of a black swan event rise
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) and the Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund ETF (VGLT) ETFs have pulled back in the past few weeks as investors assess the next actions of the Federal R...
Rates Spark: ECB Presser Bear-Flattened The Curve
The ECB cut rates by 25bp as widely anticipated, but a slightly hawkish tilt bear flattened the EUR curve, which in our view remains priced aggressively. In the US, as the markets head towards the Fed...
Bond ETFs rise after revised jobs data but ‘everybody is waiting for Powell'
The U.S. bond market was rising Wednesday, as investors assessed revisions to labor-market data and looked ahead to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech Friday.
Own these stocks if a ‘Powell surprise' at Jackson Hole shakes the markets
Ten stocks listed at the end of this column are good bets if U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell surprises the markets by announcing that the Fed is considering raising interest rates.