Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Fund Admiral Shares (VWETX)
| Fund Assets | 10.48B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 42.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.99% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.85% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 7.79 |
| YTD Return | 2.00% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.57% |
| 5-Year Return | -11.03% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.98 |
| 52-Week High | 7.84 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1324 |
| 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 9.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.67%.
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% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03272 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03258 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03247 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0325 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03243 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03253 | Sep 2, 2025 |