Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT)
| Assets | $11.20B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 198.95M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.46% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 2,901,145 |
| Open | 56.05 |
| Previous Close | 56.35 |
| Day's Range | 55.66 - 56.08 |
| 52-Week Low | 53.18 |
| 52-Week High | 59.46 |
| Beta | 0.54 |
| Holdings | 98 |
| 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.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.1874 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.2145 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.214 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2039 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.2126 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.2065 | Oct 3, 2025 |
Performance
VGLT had a total return of 1.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.54%.
News
Treasury Yields Snapshot: March 6, 2026
The yield on the 10-year note finished March 6, 2026 at 4.15%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.56% and the 30-year yield ended at 4.77%.
Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields: February 2026
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10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: February 2026
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 13, 2026
The yield on the 10-year note finished February 27, 2026 at 3.97%, its lowest level in four months. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.38%, its lowest level since August 2022.
VGLT: Term Premium Keeps It A Hold
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF offers indexed exposure to long-duration U.S. Treasuries with a low 0.03% expense ratio and precise benchmark tracking. VGLT currently yields 4.8% with a 13.9-year dura...
Market Valuation, Inflation and Treasury Yields: January 2026
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: February 6, 2026
The yield on the 10-year note finished February 6, 2026 at 4.22%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.50% and the 30-year note ended at 4.85%.
10-Year Treasury Yield Long-Term Perspective: January 2026
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Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 30, 2026
The yield on the 10-year note finished January 30, 2026 at 4.26%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.52% and the 30-year note ended at 4.87%.
Treasury Yields Snapshot: January 23, 2026
The yield on the 10-year note finished January 23, 2026 at 4.24%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.60% and the 30-year note ended at 4.82%.
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