Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor Shares (VWESX)
| Fund Assets | 10.22B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.21% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 60.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.09% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.38% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 7.46 |
| YTD Return | -0.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.29% |
| 5-Year Return | -16.39% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.36 |
| 52-Week High | 7.97 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.56 |
| Holdings | 1296 |
| Inception Date | Jul 9, 1973 |
About VWESX
This fund offers broad investment in a diverse selection of medium- and high-quality, investment-grade corporate bonds, typically holding those with an extended average maturity of 15 to 25 years. Its portfolio is primarily composed of corporate debt instruments, supplemented by a modest allocation to taxable municipal bonds, all adhering to this long-term maturity profile. A principal risk for this offering is its susceptibility to interest rate fluctuations; an increase in rates could devalue its underlying bonds, consequently impacting the fund's share price. Investors should be aware that longer-duration bonds are particularly sensitive to such interest rate changes. This fund may appeal to those seeking steady interest income who are also prepared to accept substantial interest rate risk.
Performance
VWESX had a total return of 4.29% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.99%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWETX | Admiral Shares | 0.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03246 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03239 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03219 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03232 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03179 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.032 | Feb 2, 2026 |