Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fund Institutional Shares (VEDTX)
| Fund Assets | 4.44B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 15.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.96 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.21% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.11% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 18.44 |
| YTD Return | -4.94% |
| 1-Year Return | -1.17% |
| 5-Year Return | -41.53% |
| 52-Week Low | 18.27 |
| 52-Week High | 21.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 82 |
| Inception Date | Nov 20, 2007 |
About VEDTX
Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury Index Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury STRIPS 20–30 Year Equal Par Bond Index. The fund primarily invests in extended-duration zero-coupon U.S. Treasury securities, known as Treasury STRIPS, which are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. These securities have maturities ranging from 20 to 30 years, providing the fund with a notably high effective duration of over 24 years, resulting in significant sensitivity to interest rate changes. The fund is structured for institutional investors, requiring a high minimum investment, and offers a low expense ratio, making it cost-effective relative to peers. Its underlying holdings consist almost exclusively of U.S. Treasury STRIPS, with no exposure to corporate credit or equity risk. This makes it a specialized tool for institutions seeking to manage long-term interest rate exposure, hedge liabilities, or align with the duration of long-dated obligations. The fund plays a significant role in the market by providing targeted exposure to long-dated government bonds, impacting sectors such as pensions, insurance, and liability-driven investing.
Performance
VEDTX had a total return of -1.17% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.19%.
Equivalent ETF
VEDTX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol EDV, the Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.06% compared to 0.06% for VEDTX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| EDV | Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | 0.06% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VEDIX | Institutional Plus Shares | 0.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.2307 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.2449 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.241 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2439 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2397 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.2529 | Dec 24, 2024 |