Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Index Fund Admiral Shares (VLGSX)
| Fund Assets | 15.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 20.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.63% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.31% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 18.14 |
| YTD Return | -0.98% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.24% |
| 5-Year Return | -28.15% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.89 |
| 52-Week High | 19.63 |
| Beta (5Y) | -0.26 |
| Holdings | 101 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2010 |
About VLGSX
This fund aims to replicate the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Long Treasury Bond Index through an indexing methodology. Its portfolio consists of U.S. government debt securities—specifically those maturing in over a decade—but excludes inflation-protected issues. A significant risk factor for this investment is the considerable sensitivity of long-term bonds to shifts in interest rates. Consequently, a rise in rates could depress the value of the fund's underlying bond holdings, leading to a decrease in its share price. This fund is ideal for investors seeking regular interest income who are also prepared to withstand considerable interest rate risk.
Performance
VLGSX had a total return of 4.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.25%.
Equivalent ETF
VLGSX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VGLT, the Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.06% for VLGSX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VGLT | Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% |
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VLGIX | Institutional Shares | 0.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.0694 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.0716 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.0702 | May 4, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.0755 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.0626 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.0715 | Feb 3, 2026 |