Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VLTCX)
| Fund Assets | 10.06B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 44.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.60% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.79% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 19.49 |
| YTD Return | -1.69% |
| 1-Year Return | 0.34% |
| 5-Year Return | -15.50% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.32 |
| 52-Week High | 21.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.27 |
| Holdings | 2851 |
| Inception Date | Jan 19, 2010 |
About VLTCX
This economical index fund aims to track a broad market of long-term corporate bonds. Its holdings consist primarily of U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable debt instruments issued by industrial, utility, and financial sector companies, all with maturities extending beyond ten years. A significant risk arises from the high sensitivity of long-duration bonds to interest rate changes; thus, an increase in rates could diminish the value of the underlying portfolio bonds, thereby reducing the fund's share price. This offering is well-suited for investors seeking consistent interest income who also possess a high tolerance for substantial market value volatility.
Performance
VLTCX had a total return of 0.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.45%.
Equivalent ETF
VLTCX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VCLT, the Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond 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 VLTCX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VCLT | Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VLCIX | Institutional Shares | 0.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.0936 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.0914 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.0949 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.0875 | May 4, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.0952 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.085 | Mar 3, 2026 |