Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT)
| Assets | $9.70B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.04% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 175.71M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.50% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 1,182,950 |
| Open | 54.92 |
| Previous Close | 55.36 |
| Day's Range | 54.60 - 54.95 |
| 52-Week Low | 53.18 |
| 52-Week High | 63.41 |
| Beta | 0.46 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.1893 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.2067 | Feb 5, 2025 |
Performance
VGLT had a total return of -1.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.35%.
News
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%.
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%.
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...
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 ...
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%.
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%.
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%.
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%.
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...
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...
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 ...
Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 30, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended May 30, 2025 at 4.41%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.89% and the 30-year note ended at 4.92%.
Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 16, 2025
The yield on the 10-year note ended May 16, 2025 at 4.43%. Meanwhile, the 2-year note ended at 3.98% and the 30-year note ended at 4.89%.
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 ...
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...
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.