Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares (VWETX)
| Fund Assets | 11.13B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 42.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.07% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 7.62 |
| YTD Return | 2.04% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.18% |
| 5-Year Return | -18.99% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.25 |
| 52-Week High | 8.32 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1355 |
| Inception Date | Feb 12, 2001 |
About VWETX
Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares is a mutual fund focused on delivering a high and sustainable level of current income by investing primarily in investment-grade U.S. fixed income securities. The fund targets a diversified portfolio composed largely of medium- and high-quality corporate bonds with an average maturity ranging from 15 to 25 years, making it sensitive to interest rate movements but well-suited for investors seeking long-duration exposure. At least 80% of its assets are held in intermediate- and long-term investment-grade bonds, and the fund’s selection process uses a fundamental, bottom-up approach to credit analysis. Notable sectors represented include financials, industrials, and utilities, with top holdings featuring major corporations such as Microsoft, Wells Fargo, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. The fund serves institutional and high-net-worth investors, given its relatively high minimum investment threshold. With over $16 billion in assets under management and a low expense ratio, it plays a prominent role in the long-term bond category, providing reliable access to high-quality corporate credit for those aiming to balance income needs with credit and duration risk management.
Performance
VWETX had a total return of 3.18% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.07%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWESX | Investor Shares | 0.21% |
Top 10 Holdings
6.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc | ABIBB.4.9 02.01.46 * | 1.23% |
| Microsoft Corp. | MSFT.2.525 06.01.50 | 0.73% |
| United States Treasury Bonds | T.4.25 05.15.39 | 0.65% |
| Mktliq 12/31/2049 | n/a | 0.62% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM.V3.964 11.15.48 | 0.57% |
| Wells Fargo & Co. | WFC.5.606 01.15.44 | 0.56% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.625 02.15.35 | 0.55% |
| United States Treasury Bonds | T.2.5 02.15.45 | 0.55% |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | BMY.4.25 10.26.49 | 0.54% |
| Comcast Corporation | CMCSA.2.937 11.01.56 | 0.53% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03241 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03231 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03273 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03241 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0318 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.03211 | Feb 3, 2025 |